UJIAN TENGAH SEMESTER GANJIL
TAHUN AJARAN 20017 – 2018
SMA TMI ROUDLATUL QUR’AN METRO
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Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris
Kelas : XII (Duabelas)
Hari/ Tanggal : Sabtu / 30 September 2017
Alokasi Waktu : 90 Menit
PETUNJUK UMUM
1. Tulis nomor dan nama Anda pada lembar jawaban yang disediakan
2. Periksa dan bacalah soal dengan teliti sebelum Anda bekerja
3. Kerjakanlah soal anda pada lembar jawaban
4. Gunakan waktu dengan efektif dan efisien
5. Periksalah pekerjaan anda sebelum diserahkan kepada Pengawas
Read the text and answer questions 1 to 3.
Japan plans to deploy two more Aegis warship armed
with advanced missiles, including one that can intercept
ballistic missile, a new report said Saturday, as the country
tries to boltster its defense in the wake of North Korea’s
missiles launches.
Japan currently has four Aegis destroyers operating
with SM-2 missiles-designed mainly to intercept aircraft-
including two at Sasebo base near the East China Sea,
one at Maizuru base near Kyoto, along the sea of Japan
and another at Yosuka on the country east coast.
A fifth Aegis vessel, to be commissioned next spring,
will be deployed also at Maizuru, Kyodo News Agency
said, citing unnamed defense officials. The report did not
say which type of missiles the fifth warship would have.
Japan’s navy is expected to deploy the sixth warship
at Sasebo base in the southern prefecture (state) of
Nagasaki in the spring 2008, the report said. The warship
will be equipted with SM-3 missiles capable of intercepting
ballistic, it said.
A spokeswoman for the Maritime Self-Defense Force
confirmed that the government plans to upgrade at least
three of its existing destroyers with SM-3 missiles.
1. What is the text about?
A. Destroyers operating with SM-2 missiles
B. Deploying 2 more warship
C. Maritime self defense
D. Ballistic Missiles
E. Japan Navy
2. The warship will be equipped with SM-3 missiles
because …..
A. they can intercept ballistic missiles
B. the government plans to upgrade its weaponry
C. the navy is expected to deploy its warship
D. they are located near the East China sea
E. the Aegis vessel will be commissioned next
spring
3. “Japan navy is expected to deploy …..” The
synonym of the underlined word is …
A. intercepted D. wanted
B. whished E. taken
C. hoped
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Read the text and answer questions 4 to 6.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was a major
political and spiritual leader of India and Indian
independence movement. He was a pioneer of
Satyagraha resistance to tyranny through mass civil
disobedience, firmly founded upon ahimsa or total non-
violence which led India to independence and inspired
movement for civil right and freedom across the world.
Gandhi is commonly known in India and across the
world as Mahatma Gandhi. In India, he is officially
accorded the honor of Father of the Nation and October
2 his birthday, is commemorated each year as Gandhi
Jayanti, a national holiday. On June 15, 2007 the United
General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution
declaring on October 2 to be the “International Day of
Non-Violence”.
As British-educated lawyer Gandhi first employed
his ideas of peaceful civil disobedience in the Indian
community’s struggle for civil rights in South Africa.
Upon his return to India, he organized poor farmers and
labors to protest against oppressive taxation and
widespread discrimination. Assuming leadership of the
Indian National Congress, Gandhi let nationwide
campaign for the alleviation of poverty, for the liberation
of women, for brotherhood amongst differing religions
and ethnicities, for an end untouchability and caste
discrimination, and for the economic self-sufficient of
the nation, but above all for Swaraj the independence
of India from foreign domination. Gandhi famously let
Indians in the disobedience of the salt tax on the 400
kilometers (248miles) Dandi salt March in 1930, and in
an open call for the British to India in 1942, he was
imprisoned for many years on numerous occasions in
both South Africa and India.
Gandhi practiced and advocated non-violence and
truth, even in the most extreme situations. As a
students of Hindu Philosophy, he lived simply,
organizing an ashram that was self sufficient in its
needs. Making his own clothes, the traditional India
dhoti and shawl woven with a charkha, he lived on a
simple vegetarian diet. He used rigorous fast, for long
periods, for both self purification and protest.
4. What did Gandhi do to give an example to his
people to meet their needs?
A. organizing poor farmers
B. protesting against salt tax
C. advocating non-violence and truth
D. making his own clothes
 E. campaigning for the alleviation of poverty
5. Mahatma Gandhi was awarded the honor of Father
of the Nation because…..
A. he struggled for civil rights in South Africa
B. he agreed with salt tax
C. he was a British educated lawyer
D. he was theleader of Swaraj
E. he knew India very well
6. What happened to Gandhi when he led the Indians
in the disobedience of the salt tax?
A. he became a leader
B. he made his people the poor
C. he was sent into jail
D. he became a British Educated lawyer
E. He went to South Africa
Read the text and answer questions 7 to 10.
The energy in wind comes from the sun. When the
sun shines, some of its light reaches the earth’s
surface. The earth near the equator receives more of
the sun’s energy than the North and the South poles
Some parts of the earth absorb more solar energy than
others. Some part reflect more of the sun’s ray back into
the air. Light-colored surface and water reflect more
sunlight than dark surfaces. Snow and ice reflect
sunlight, too.
Some types of land absorb more solar energy than
others. Dark forests absorb sunlight while light desert
sands reflect it. Land areas usually absorb more energy
than water in lakes and oceans.
When the earth’s surface absorbs the sun’s
energy, it turns the light into heat. This heat on the
Earth’s surface warms the air above it. The air over
equator gets warmer than the surface air near the
poles. The air over the desert gets warmer than the air
in the mountain.
The air over the land usually gets warmer than the
air over the water. As air warms, it expands. The warm
air over the land becomes less dense than the cooler
air and rises into the atmosphere. Cooler and denser air
flows in to take its place. This moving air is what we call
wind. It is caused by the uneven heating of Earth’s
surface.
7. We know from the first paragraph that …….
A. the amount of solar energy is not the same in
every part of the earth
B. the earth’s surface is always exposed to sun
light
C. the sun’s energy is very limited in the south
pole
D. the wind comes from the sun
E. the equator is always sunny
8. The warm air over the land rises into atmosphere
because it is ……..
A. thicker D. cooler
B. warmer E. lighter
C. denser
9. According to the text, snow and ice reflect
sunlight because ……..
A. they do not contain sun energy
B. they have light color
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C. they are basically water
D. they absorb sunlight
E. they are shiny
10. “……, it turns the light into heat”. (1st line in 3rd
paragraph). The underlined word is closed in
meaning to …….
A. brings D. moves
B. takes E. covers
C. changes
Read the text and answer questions 11 to 13.
The Jacaranda Tree
The Jacaranda tree is a beautiful flowering tree
that is native to areas of the Caribbean, Mexico, South
America and Central America; however, it is extremely
popular across Australia, Israel, Africa and the
southwestern portion of the United States. Depending
on the species, it can range anywhere from a shrub of
6 feet (2m) tall to a picturesque tree of 45 feet (18m)
tall. Its leaves resemble a feather and its flowers vary
from purple to blue to white. In the autumn months, the
leaves and the brilliant blossoms fall to the ground.
Although the Jacaranda tree is clearly loved and
valued for its aesthetics, it also has other important
uses. One of the most popular varieties is the blue
Jacaranda. Its flowers are a striking sight in any town or
lining any street. It is perfect for cooling patios or other
sunny spots, especially since it can grow to 60 feet
(18m) wide. Other species of the Jacaranda have
additional uses. For example, The Jacaranda Copaia is
used for its timber and making of furniture, plywood,
wood boxes, matchsticks and paper.
In Grafton, Northern Rivers New South Wales,
Australia, the Jacaranda Festival is held every year
from the last weekend of October until the first weekend
of November during the area’s spring season. It is a
celebration of the generosity that the nature bestowed
on the people of the region and is based on the
marvelous sight provided by the many flowering
Jacaranda trees in Grafton. Through the course of the
festival many fun festivities take place, such as the
crowning of the Jacaranda Princess and Queen and the
Jacaranda ball.
11. In autumn, the Jacaranda flowers ……..
A. fall down
B. turn around
C. turn yellow
D. look the same
E. vary from purple to blue
12. The blue Jacaranda Copaia have one thing in
common, that is …..
A. they are rare
B. they are purple
C. they are useful
D. they blossom in autumn
E. the grow well in Europe
13. We know from the text that in spring…..
A. the Jacaranda will fall and make the street dirty
B. the Jacaranda trees reach their peak of 18
meters tall
C. it is the best time to start planting Jacaranda
trees
 D. the leaves of Jacaranda trees fall to the ground
E. the Jacaranda trees are blooming
Read the text and answer questions 14 to 16.
One morning, one of the Witch’s friends come over to
visit. When she looked around the room, she said, “Your
house ugly. My house is more beautiful and the walls are
brighter”. The witch was very angry when she heard this
and she shouted, “(14)…..my house! And don’t ever come
back here!”
After her friend left, the Witch looked around her
house and realized that her friend was right. She had to
repaint the house. Then she went to the shop and bought
a can of paint. After lunch, she started to pain and she
worked very carefully. In the afternoon she finished the
lower part of her house. When she wanted to start the
upper part, she found out that she could not reach it. Then
she got an idea. “I will use my magical broom! Turn into a
paint (15)….and paint my wall!”
Suddenly, the broom turn into a paint brass and it
started to paint the upper walls. The job was finished in 10
minutes and the Witch was very (16)…..with the result.
14. A. take off D. get out of
B. got inside E. make over
C. look after
15. A. mop D. brush
B. comb E. eraser
C. wiper
16. A. disappointed D. worried
B. frightened E. shock
C. satisfied
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17. What is the announcement about ........
A. A school debate
B. A school competition
C. A debate competition
D. Extracurricular activities
E. Participants of the debate
18. According to the text the competition ........
A. Is only for students with good English
B. Is in the form of spoken arguments
C. Is in the form of written arguments
D. Will be held after school hours
E. Will run for two days
Read the text and answer questions 19 to 20
We, a mining consultant company, are looking for
A SENIOR SECRETARY
Female, graduated from a reputable university
Min. 5 years of work experience
Good command of English (oral and written)
Computer literate (min. Word, Excel, Internet)
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Please submit your complete application, resume and
recent photograph not more than10 days after this ads
to:
HRD PT CITRA ENERGY DEVELOPMENT
Wisma Emha Jln. Wijaya I No. IIA, Kebayoran Baru,
Jakarta Selatan 12170
Fax no. 021-7207978
e-mail address: mitraenergy@cbn.net.id
only short listed candidates will be notified
19. What is that text about?
A. Wisma Emha
B. A job vacancy
C. An senior secretary
D. An application center
E. PT Citra Energy Development
20. The following are requirements asked, EXCEPT...
A. Five years experience
B. Able to operate a computer
C. Able to speak and write in english
D. A graduate from a reputable university
E. Application letter should be sent ten days after
this ads
21. Arrange the following sentences into the correct
and meaningful paragraph!
(1) As a queen, she was very intelligent, and as a
politician she had a great charisma.
(2) She had brown eyes and they were shaped
like cat eyes. Her skin was in fact an olive
shade.
(3) She became queen of Egypt in 51 B.C. at the
age of eighteen.
(4) She was famous not only for her breathtaking
beauty but also for her great intellect.
(5) She was the last Pharaoh of Egypt.
(6) One of the most famous woman in world
history was Cleopatra VII.
The best arrangement of sentences above is ... .
A. 6 – 1 – 2 – 4 – 3 – 5 D. 6 – 4 – 5 – 1 – 2 – 3
B. 6 – 2 – 5 – 1 – 3 – 4 E. 6 – 5 – 4 – 3 – 1 – 2
C. 6 – 5 – 3 – 4 – 2 – 1
Read the text and answer questions 22 to 23.
Dear Mr. Thompson,
I recently received a letter from Mr. Robinson, a
valued customer of ours. He purchased an Italian coffee
table and four French dining room chairs from us which
your company delivered to his residence.
He has written a complaint that the purchases arrived
damaged. We pride ourselves in the quality of our product
and would like an explanation as to how this mishap
occurred. Even though the items are insured, our
reputation is at stake.
I would be most grateful if you would reply as soon as
possible so that this matter can be resolved to everyone'
s satisfaction.
Sincerely,
Jackie Middleton
Customer Services Manager
22. What is the customer complaining about in his
letter?
 A. Late delivery of the purchasing goods
B. The damaged purchased goods
C. Cancellation of the delivery
D. High price of the furniture
E. Low quality of the Product
23. Who is Mr. Thompson?
A. A Valued Customer
B. Delivery Service Manager
C. Customer Service Manager
D. Jackie Middleton's boss
E. Mr. Robinson's employee
Read the text and answer questions 24 to 27.
Nuclear power is generated by using uranium, which
is a metal mined in various parts of the world. The first
large-scale nuclear power station was opened at Calder
Hall in Cumbria, England, in 1956.
Some military ships and submarines have nuclear
power plant for engines. Nuclear power produces around
11 % of the world's energy needed, and produces huge
amounts of energy. It causes no pollution as you'd get
when burning fossil fuels.
The advantages of nuclear is as follows:
1. It costs about the same as coal, so it's not
expensive to make.
2. It doesn't produce smoke or carbon dioxide, so it
doesn't contribute to the greenhouse effect.
3. It produces huge amounts of energy from small
amount of uranium.
4. It produces small amounts of waste.
5. It is reliable.
On the other hand, nuclear power is very, very
dangerous. It must be sealed up and buried for many
years to allow the radioactivity to die away: Furthermore,
although it is reliable, a lot of money has to be spent on
safety because if it does go wrong, a nuclear accident can
be a major disaster.
People are increasingly concerned about this. In the
1990's nuclear power was the fastest growing source of
power in many parts of the world. In 2005, it was the 2nd
slowest-growing.
24. The text dismisses ........
A. Nuclear in general
B. Nuclear biggest station
C. The danger of radioactive
D. The disadvantages of nuclear power
E. The advantages and disadvantages of nuclear
power
25. The opposite of dangerous is ........(Paragraph 4)
A. Vile D. Calm
B. Dull E. Safe
C. Tiny
26. Why is nuclear power very dangerous? Because
........
A. Its radioactivity lasts long
B. Uranium is renewable
C. It is reliable
D. It is cheap
E. It is safe
27. Which statement is TRUE about nuclear ........
A. It is reliable
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B. It is costly to make
C. It causes air pollution
D. It affects the greenhouse
E. It produces small amounts of energy
Read the text and answer questions 28 to 30.
Breaking and Entering is an unusual film. Will and
Sandy are two architects working on a major urban
renewal project in the King's Cross section in London. The
area is unsafe and ready for such a project. Will and
Sandy move their offices into a nearby vacant warehouse.
Will has to deal with constant burglaries at his new
office. One night, he saw Miro trying to break into the
building. He chased Miro to his run down apartment block
and watched him return home to his mother, Amira, a
Bosnian immigrant who makes a living tailoring clothes.
Soon, Will 'meet' Amira and they begin an affair. And
Amira learns that Will holds the key of her son's future.
How far will this mother go to protect her son? Breaking
and Entering is a very interesting film, it is almost entirely
character driven. Tis is not a bad thing although in the film
we are exposed to a story or action driven.
Anthony Minghella, the director, creates some of the
most believable, interesting characters these actors have
ever played. It is almost painful to watch them on their
journey. Each of the characters makes decisions affecting
how their lives will play out, or change and these decisions
and actions affect the story. The characters aren't reacting
to the story. They are changing it.
28. The text is mainly about ........
A. A review of a new film, Breaking and Entering
B. The process in making the new film, Breaking
and Entering
C. An amusing story dealing with experience in
different ways
D. An account of an unusual or amusing incident
retold by the film
E. The description how the film is accomplished
through a series of steps
29. "Will and Sandy move their offices into a nearby
vacant warehouse." (Paragraph 1)
The antonym of the underlined word is ........
A. Empty D. Occupied
B. Fulfilled E. Luxurious
C. Covered
30. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE
according to the text ........
A. Miro is one of the burglars who tried to break
into Will's new office.
B. Will has to deal with constant burglaries at his
new office.
C. Miro is Amira's son, a Bosnian immigrant who
makes a living by tailoring clothes.
D. The area where the two architects work is
unsafe and ready for a renewal project.
E. Minghella, the critic, creates some of the most
interesting characters the actors have ever
played.
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