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TAHUN PELAJARAN 2024 / 2025
KURIKULUM MERDEKA

Mata Pelajaran : BAHASA INGGRIS

Kelas : XII (UMUM/WAJIB)
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Read the following text to answer questions number 1 to 5

A long time ago, there lived on the island of Bali a giant-like creature named Kbo Iwo.
The people of Bali used to say that Kbo Iwo was everything, a destroyer as well as a
creator. He was satisfied with the meal, but this meant for the Balinese people enough
food for a thousand men.
Difficulties arose when for the first time the barns were almost empty and the new
harvest was still a long way off. This made Kbo Iwo wild with great anger. In his hunger,
he destroyed all the houses and even all the temples. It made the Balinese turn to rage.
So, they came together to plan steps to oppose this powerful giant by using his
stupidity. They asked Kbo Iwo to build them a very deep well, and rebuild all the houses
and temples he had destroyed. After they fed Kbo Iwo, he began to dig a deep hole.
One day he had eaten too much, he fell asleep in the hole. The oldest man in the village
gave a sign, and the villagers began to throw the limestone they had collected before
into the hole. The limestone made the water inside the hole boiling. Kbo Iwo was buried
alive. Then the water in the well rose higher and higher until at last it overflowed and
formed Lake Batur. The mound of earth dug from the well by Kbo Iwo is known as
Mount Batur.
1. Which the following fact is true about Kbo Iwo?
a. Kebo Iwo ate a little amount of meat
b. Kebo Iwo is a destroyer that cannot make anything
c. Kebo Iwo was angry because his food was stolen by Balinese people
d. Kebo Iwo destroyed all the house but not the temple
e. Kebo eat food was equal for food of thousand people
2. Why did Kbo Iwo feel angry to the Balinese people?
a. Because Balinese people ate his meal
b. Because Balinese people took his food so his barns was empty
c. Because Balinese people didn’t give him food
d. Because Balinese people were in hunger
e. Because Balinese people turned to rage
3. According to the story, if Kbo Iwa is never existed in Bali island, what do you
think will happen?
a. There will be no Bali island
 b. Bali People will never be angry
c. All Bali people will live in a prosperous way
d. We are not able see the beauty of Lake Batur
e. Mount Batur will not be a sacred place now
4. “So, they came together to plan steps to oppose this powerful
giant……”(Paragraph 3). The antonym of the word “oppose “ is….
a. Support
b. Defeat
c. Turn Against
d. Beat
e. Change
5. What is mount batur?
a. A lake build by Kebo Iwa
b. A well dug by Kebo iwa
c. The mountain build by Kbo Iwas
d. A mound of earth dug from the well by Kbo iwa
e. A home build by Balinese people to Kbo Iwa

Read the following text to answer questions number 6 to 10

The Magic Box
Once upon time, there was a poor farmer who dug up a big box in his field. He
took at home with him and showed it to his wife. His wife cleaned it and kept it in their
house.
One day, she dropped an apple into it. Immediately the box began to will up with
apples. No matter how many were taken out. Others took their place. So the farmer
dropped a coin into the box. At once, apples disappeared and the box began, to fill itself
with coin. Everyday the farmer and his wife collected hundreds and hundreds of dollars
from the box. Soon they became very rich.
Now the farmer’s grandfather lived with the couple. He was not very strong and
he could not go out to work. So the farmer asked the old man to help him take the
money out of the box. When his grandfather became tired and wanted to rest, the
farmer shouted at him, “Why are you so lazy? Why can’t you work harder?” the old man
did not say anything but he continued working until he fell inside the box and died. At
once the money disappeared and the box began to fill up with dead grandfathers.
The farmer had to pull them out and bury them. To do this he had to spend all
the money he had collected. When he had used up all the money, the box broke and the
farmer was just as poor as he was before.
6. How was the farmer according to the writer?
a. Greedy d. Rich
b. Humorous e. Kind
c. Generous
7. The complication start in the part of the story when…
a. the farmer dug up a big box in his field, took at home and showed it to his wife.
b. His wife dropped an apple into it and immediately the box filled up with apples.
c. The farmer and his wife sold the apples and were able to live comfortable
 d. The farmers dropped the coins into the box
e. The apples disappeared and bean to fill itself with coin.
8. Which statement is true according to the story….
a. His wife cleaned and kept the box to the story
b. The box was full of valuable things when it was found
c. The farmer had to pull dead grandfather out and bury them
d. The poor farmer finally was killed by the grandfather
e. The farmer’s wife became happy after the grandfather.
9. What did we learn from the story ….
a. Being honest is not always wise
b. Being a miser is sometimes important
c. All the glitters is not gold
d. it is good to be honest in life
e. being greedy is not good.
10. The communicative purpose of the text is ….
a. to amuse and entertain the readers with problematic events
b. to tell the readers what really happened in the pest
c. to inform the readers how and why something works
d. to present information about a current issue
e. to describe an event in the past

Read the following text to answer questions number 11 to 15

The Tyrant Who Became a Just Ruler
In the olden times there was a king who was so cruel and unjust toward his
subjects that he was always called The Tyrant. So heartless was he that his people
used to pray night and day that they might have a new king.
One day, much to their surprise, he called his people together and said to them, “My
dear subjects, the days of my tyranny are over. Henceforth, you shall live in peaces and
happiness, for I have decided to try my rule henceforth justly and well.”
The King kept his words so well that soon he was known throughout the land as The
Just King. By and by one of his favorites came to him said, “Your Majesty, I beg you to
tell me how it was that you had this change of heart towards your people.”
And the King replied, “As I was galloping through my forests one afternoon, I
caught a sight of a hound chasing a fox. The fox escaped into his hole, but not until he
had bitten by the dog so badly that he would be lame for life. The hound, returning
home, met a man who threw a stone at him, which broke his leg. And the horse, starting
to run, fell into a hole and broke his leg. Here I came to my senses, and resolved to
change my rule. ‘For surely,’ I said to myself, ‘he who does evil will sooner or later be
overtaken by evil.”
11. Which of the statements is TRUE?
a. The king was chased by a fox.
b. The King’s behaviour never changed
c. The man was thrown with a stone by a hound.
d. The king’s subjects hated him when he was a tyrant.
e. In the olden times the King was loved by his subjects.
12. Paragraph two tells us that the King ….
 a. never ended the day of his tyranny
b. showed his surprise to his subjects
c. decided to rule his subjects unjustly
d. warned this subjects to obey his rules
e. changed his behaviour and became a just ruler.
13. The communicative purpose of this text is ….
a. to criticize a work of art
b. to describe particular person
c. to describe how something is accomplished
d. to entertain and deal with actual or vicarious experience
e. to share an account of unusual or amusing incidents with others.
14. The organization of the text above is ….
a. Goal, Material, Steps.
b. Identification, Description
c. Newsworthy event, Background Event, Sources
d. Orientation, Crisis, Reaction, Coda, Reflection
e. Orientation, Evaluation, Complication, Resolution, Reorientation
15. To show the real words of the speakers, the writer uses ….
a. passive voice
b. direct speech
c. reported speech
d. simple past tense
e. simple present tense.

Read the following text to answer questions number 16 to 25

The Impact of Tourism on Indonesia's Environment and Culture

Tourism in Indonesia has undeniably brought both positive and negative consequences
to the nation's environment and culture. Firstly, the influx of tourists contributes to
environmental degradation through activities such as deforestation, pollution, and
habitat destruction. Popular tourist destinations like Bali have seen significant
environmental damage due to unsustainable development and mass tourism.
Furthermore, the pressure on natural resources, such as water and energy, intensifies
with the increasing number of visitors, leading to overconsumption and environmental
strain.

Secondly, while tourism boosts the economy and provides employment opportunities, it
also poses a threat to Indonesia's cultural heritage. The commercialization of traditional
practices and the promotion of superficial tourist-friendly versions of local culture can
lead to the loss of authenticity and identity. Additionally, as tourist preferences dictate
the market, there's a risk of cultural commodification, where aspects of Indonesian
culture are reduced to mere souvenirs or entertainment for visitors, eroding the genuine
cultural significance and value.
However, it's crucial to acknowledge efforts to mitigate these impacts through
sustainable tourism practices and cultural preservation initiatives. Responsible tourism
initiatives, such as eco-friendly accommodations, community-based tourism, and
cultural heritage conservation programs, are increasingly being implemented to balance
the benefits of tourism with the need to protect Indonesia's environment and culture for
future generations.

16. What are some environmental impacts of tourism in Indonesia?

a. Reforestation
b. Pollution
c. Habitat conservation
d. Energy efficiency
e. Deforesation
17. Which popular tourist destination in Indonesia has experienced significant
environmental damage?
a. Jakarta
b. Yogyakarta
c. Bali
d. Lombok
e. Cilacap
18. How does tourism affect natural resources in Indonesia?
a. Decreases pressure on water resources
b. Leads to overconsumption of energy
c. Promotes sustainable development
d. Protects wildlife habitats
e. Increases pressure on water resources
19. What is a potential consequence of cultural commodification?
a. Preservation of authenticity
b. Promotion of cultural identity
c. Loss of cultural significance
d. Enhancement of traditional practices
e. Unpromotion of cultural identity
20. How do responsible tourism initiatives aim to mitigate the impacts of tourism?
a. By promoting unsustainable practices
b. By reducing employment opportunities
c. By implementing eco-friendly accommodations
d. By increasing environmental degradation
e. By increasing employment opportunities
21. What is a key aspect of community-based tourism?
a. Excessive exploitation of natural resources
b. Preservation of cultural authenticity
c. Commercialization of traditional practices
d. Environmental degradation
e. Massive exploitation of natural resources
 22. Which term describes the reduction of aspects of Indonesian culture into
souvenirs or entertainment for tourists?
a. Cultural appreciation
b. Cultural commodification
c. Cultural preservation
d. Cultural heritage
e. Cultural country
23. What is the primary focus of sustainable tourism practices?
a. Maximizing profits for businesses
b. Minimizing environmental impact
c. Ignoring local communities
d. Exploiting natural resources
e. Concerning local communities
24. How do cultural preservation programs contribute to sustainable tourism?
a. By promoting superficial tourist-friendly versions of local culture
b. By reducing the authenticity of cultural experiences
c. By protecting and promoting genuine cultural heritage
d. By eroding the cultural significance of traditions
e. By increasing the authenticity of cultural experiences
25. What is the overall goal of balancing tourism with environmental and cultural
protection?
a. To maximize economic benefits
b. To minimize tourist numbers
c. To ensure long-term sustainability
d. To disregard environmental and cultural concerns
e. To minimize economic benefits

Read the following text to answer questions number 25 to 35

The Impact of Social Media

Social media has become an integral part of modern society, revolutionizing the way
people communicate, share information, and interact with each other. However, its
impact is a subject of intense debate, with proponents highlighting its numerous benefits
and detractors pointing out its negative consequences.

On one hand, social media has significantly enhanced connectivity, allowing people to
stay in touch with friends and family regardless of geographical barriers. It has also
provided a platform for marginalized voices to be heard, facilitating social movements
and activism. Additionally, social media serves as a valuable tool for businesses to
reach and engage with their target audience, leading to increased brand visibility and
revenue.

On the other hand, the pervasive nature of social media has been linked to various
adverse effects on mental health. Excessive use of platforms like Instagram and
Facebook has been associated with feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, and depression, as
individuals compare themselves to curated, often unrealistic, representations of others'
lives. Moreover, the spread of misinformation and fake news on social media poses a
significant threat to society, undermining trust in traditional media and contributing to
polarization and societal unrest.

In conclusion, while social media offers undeniable benefits in terms of connectivity and
information dissemination, its negative impact on mental health and society cannot be
overlooked. It is crucial for individuals to strike a balance in their usage and for
policymakers to implement measures to mitigate the harmful effects of social media.

26. What is one benefit of social media mentioned in the text?

a. Increased loneliness
b. Enhanced connectivity
c. Decreased business revenue
d. Limited reach for marginalized voices
e. Decreased loneliness
27. Which platform is NOT mentioned as a potential source of negative effects?
a. Instagram
b. Facebook
c. LinkedIn
d. Twitter
e. Tik Tok
28. What is a potential consequence of excessive social media use?
a. Increased productivity
b. Decreased anxiety
c. Feelings of inadequacy
d. Improved self-esteem
e. decreased productivity
29. What role does social media play in activism?
a. Hinders social movements
b. Amplifies marginalized voices
c. Reduces engagement
d. Discourages participation
e. Increase engagement
30. What is a downside of the spread of misinformation on social media?
a. Enhanced trust in traditional media
b. Decreased societal unrest
c. Strengthened communities
d. Undermined trust in reliable information sources
e. Increased societal unrest
31. How do businesses benefit from social media?
a. Decreased brand visibility
b. Limited revenue
c. Reduced engagement with target audience
d. Increased brand visibility and revenue
 e. Unlimited revenue
32. Which term best describes the curated representations of life often found on
social media?
a. Realistic
b. Unrealistic
c. Authentic
d. Genuine
e. Autantic
33. What is one consequence of individuals comparing themselves to others on
social media?
a. Increased self-confidence
b. Reduced anxiety
c. Feelings of inadequacy
d. Enhanced mental well-being
e. Increase anxiety
34. Why is it essential for individuals to balance their social media usage?
a. To increase feelings of loneliness
b. To improve mental health
c. To encourage comparison
d. To decrease productivity
e. To improve body health

35. What responsibility do policymakers have regarding social media?

a. Ignoring its impact
b. Implementing measures to mitigate harm
c. Promoting excessive usage
d. Encouraging the spread of misinformation
e. Promoting usage