Asessement tengah semester

Kls XI.², XI³

Mapel : B ing TL

Read this text below to answer questions number 1-3!

In Australia there are three levels of

governments, the federal government, state

governments and local governments. All of

these levels of government are necessary. This is so for number of reasons. First, the federal
government is necessary for the big things. They keep the economy in order and look after like defense.
Similarly, the state governments look after the middle sized things. For example they look after law and
order, preventing things like vandalism in school. Finally, local government look after the small thins.
They look after things like collecting rubbish, otherwise everyone would have diseasE. Thus for the
reason above,

we can conclude that the three levels of the government are necessary.

1. What kind of text is this?

A. Descriptive text

B. Report

C. Hortatory Exposition

D. Explanation Text

E. Analytical Exposition

2. Who is responsible for defense?

A. State Government

B. Federal government

C. Federal and State Government

D. Federal and Local Government

E. Local Government

3. The litter management is the responsibility of ….

A. All governments

B. Local government

C. Federal government

D. State governement

E. Australia

Read this text below to answer questions number 4-7!

There is no best way to deal with pests in

agriculture. Pesticides which are commonly

used may cause many problems. I think

combining different management operations is the most effective way to control pests.

Firstly, the chemicals in the pesticides may build up as residues in the environment and in the soil which
absorbs the chemicals. This reduces the quality of farm product. Secondly, pests can gradually become
resistant to pesticides. This means that newer and stronger ones have to be developed.

Lastly, some pesticides affect non target plants and animals such as fish and bees. This affects the
ecology and environment as well.

So, understanding of ecology of an area helps a lot in pest control. Pesticides should be chosen and
applied carefully so that they don’t affect the ecological balance and environment. Therefore, integrated
pest management is a safe and more effective option to fight pest in agriculture and livestock.

4. Which of the following is not directly affected by pesticides used?

A. Plants

B. Ecology
C. Animals.

D. Environment.

E. Human Beings

5. What can you say about paragraph two and four?

A. The fourth paragraph supports the idea stated in paragraph two.

B. Both paragraphs tell about the disadvantages of using pesticides.

C. Both paragraphs tell about how pesticides

affect the quality of farm products.

D. The statement in paragraph is contrary to the statement in paragraph four.

E. The second paragraph tells about the effects of using pesticides on animals mentioned in paragraph
four.

6. One of the disadvantages of using chemical pesticides is …

A. killing fish and bees

B. increasing crops productivity.

C. creating balanced ecosystem.

D. causing the pests to become inactive

E. helping reduce pollutants in the environment.

7. Secondly, pests can gradually become

resistant to pesticides. (paragraph 3). The word resistant in the sentence above means …

A. weak

B. fragile
C. damage

D. unaffected

E. unbalanced

Read this text below to answer questions number 8 - 13!

As we all know, cars create pollution, and cause a lot of road deaths and other accidents. Firstly, cars, as
we all know contribute the most of pollution in the world. Cars emit a deadly gas causes illnesses such as
bronchitis, lung cancer, and trigger of asthma. Some of these illness are so bad that people can die from
them. Secondly, the city is very busy. Pedestrians wander every where and cars commonly hit
pedestrians in the city, which causes them to die. Cars today are our roads biggest killers. Thirdly, cars
are very noisy. If you live in the city, you may find it hard to sleep at night, or concentrate in your
homework, and especially talk to someone. In conclusion, cars should be banned from the city for the
reasons listed.

8. What one of the diseases caused by

pollution?

A. HIV / AIDS

B. Bronchitis

C. Liver

D. Fever

E. Cholera

9. What tense is mostly used in the text?

A. Past tense

B. Simple present tense

C. Simple perfect tense

D. Present continuous tense

E. Past continuous tense

10. We usually call the last paragraph as………

A. Resolution

B. Reiteration

C. Conclusion

D. Recommendation

E. Twist

11. What is the purpose of the text?

A. to persuade reader about the Cars Should Be Banned In The City

B. to explain the characteristics the Cars Should Be Banned In The City

C. to inform readers about Cars Should Be Banned In The City

D. to describe Cars Should Be Banned In The

City

E. to entertain readers about Cars Should Be

Banned In The City

12. The following sentences are true, except …

A. the cars contribute the most of pollution in the world.

B. the cars are very noisy.

C. the cars can also cause many deaths and other road accidents.

D. the car cans accelerate the transport.

E. the cars today are our roads biggest killers.

13. What the title text above?

A. Cars should be banned in the city

B. Cars cause pollution.

C. Car giant killer street.

D. Car facilitate transportation.

E. Cars cause noise of the city.

Read this text below to answer questions number 14- 16!

Being On time

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.

14. 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

15. 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

16.”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. Naive

Read this text below to answer questions number 17- 20!

Should Americans be forced to Public Transportation?

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.

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

Read this following text to answer questions on 21-24

The Fox and The Grapes

One afternoon a fox was walking through the forest and spotted a bunch of grapes hanging from over a
lofty branch. “Just the thing to quench my thirst,” he thought.

Taking a few steps back, the fox jumped and just missed the hanging grapes. Again the fox took a few
paces back and he tried to reach them but still failed.

Finally, giving up, the fox turned up his nose and said, “They’re probably sour anyway,” and proceeded
to walk away.

21. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To tell about the fox' effort

B. To show the way to reach the grapes

D. To explain the fox in general

D. To amuse the readers by a fable

E. To entertain people

22. From the text we know that .....

A. The fox was walking through the river when he spotted the grapes
B. The fox worked very hard and successful

C. The fox gave up after several trials

D. The fox was starving so he wanted to eat the grapes so much

E. The fox work very hard and successful

23. What did the fox think about the grapes in the end?

A. fresh

B. sweet

C. sour

D. tasty

E. Nice

24. What is the moral message of the story above?

A. It's normal to give up if you fail

B. Nothing comes easy without a hard work

C. You must believe in your ability

D. Confident is the key of your success

E. Confident are the key of your success

Read this text below!

A rabbit once lived in a forest with a lion. The lion was very proud. He looked down upon the rabbit. He
often insulted her and beat her a lot. The rabbit could no longer stand it. She made up her mind to get
rid of the lion by a trick.

One day the rabbit came to the lion and said, “Good morning, Sir! Just now I saw over there an animal
who looked just like you. He said that he was the king of all the animals in this forest. He told all of us to
obey him and be his servants.”

“Didn’t you tell him about me?” roared the lion.

“Yes, I did,” said the rabbit. “I told him how strong you were, but he said that no animal was as strong as
he was.”

The lion was very angry and roared, “Where is he? Where is he?”The rabbit took the lion to a deep well
and said, “He is down over there in the well.”

The lion rushed to the well and looked angrily at the water. “Yes, there he is,” He roared. He flew down
at his enemy into the well and was drowned. Poor lion !

(What he said tHAT enemy was actually his reflection of the water.)

25. What is the best title of the text?

A. The poor lion.

B. The proud lion.

C. The clever rabbit.

D. The lion and a rabbit.

E. The clever lion

GOOD LUCK !