Contoh Soal UAS Bahasa Inggris Kelas 12 Semester 2: Pilihan Ganda, Essay, Isian, Matching Lengkap

Contoh Soal contoh soal uas bahasa inggris kelas 12 semester 2

A. Pilihan Ganda

1. If I had known about the party, I ______ there.
   • would go
   • will go
   • would have gone
   • had gone

   Jawaban: would have gone

2. She said, “I am learning English.”
   • She said that I am learning English.
   • She said that she was learning English.
   • She said that she is learning English.
   • She said that I was learning English.

   Jawaban: She said that she was learning English.

3. The new bridge ______ by the government next year.
   • will build
   • is built
   • will be built
   • built

   Jawaban: will be built

4. Which of the following sentences uses a cause and effect conjunction correctly?
   • She was late, due to the heavy traffic.
   • He studied hard, so that he passed the exam.
   • Because of he was sick, he couldn’t come.
   • I like apples, therefore oranges.

   Jawaban: She was late, due to the heavy traffic.

5. The main purpose of an analytical exposition text is to ______.
   • persuade the reader to do something
   • present arguments from different points of view
   • persuade the reader that something is the case
   • amuse the reader with a story

   Jawaban: persuade the reader that something is the case

6. We should reduce plastic waste ______ it harms the environment.
   • although
   • despite
   • because
   • however

   Jawaban: because

7. The word ‘crucial’ in the sentence ‘It is crucial to follow the instructions’ is closest in meaning to ______.
   • unimportant
   • insignificant
   • vital
   • minor

   Jawaban: vital

8. If I ______ a bird, I ______ fly anywhere I want.
   • were, would
   • am, will
   • was, would
   • were, will

   Jawaban: were, would

9. He asked me, “Have you finished your report?”
   • He asked me if I had finished my report.
   • He asked me if I have finished my report.
   • He asked me if I finished my report.
   • He asked me if I was finishing my report.

   Jawaban: He asked me if I had finished my report.

10. A good solution ______ by the committee.
    • must find
    • must be found
    • must be finding
    • must have found

    Jawaban: must be found

11. The generic structure of a Hortatory Exposition text typically includes ______.
    • Thesis – Arguments – Reiteration
    • Thesis – Arguments – Recommendation
    • Orientation – Complication – Resolution
    • Issue – Arguments for – Arguments against – Conclusion

    Jawaban: Thesis – Arguments – Recommendation

12. She managed to pass the exam ______ her hard work.
    • in spite of
    • due to
    • whereas
    • although

    Jawaban: due to

13. The opposite of ‘optimistic’ is ______.
    • pessimistic
    • realistic
    • enthusiastic
    • energetic

    Jawaban: pessimistic

14. This is the car ______ I bought last month.
    • who
    • whose
    • which
    • where

    Jawaban: which

15. You ______ smoke in public places. It’s against the law.
    • shouldn’t
    • might not
    • don’t have to
    • couldn’t

    Jawaban: shouldn’t

16. I enjoy ______ new languages.
    • learn
    • to learn
    • learning
    • learned

    Jawaban: learning

17. ______ he was tired, he continued to work.
    • In spite of
    • Despite
    • Although
    • Because

    Jawaban: Although

18. Which text type presents two sides of an issue?
    • Analytical Exposition
    • Hortatory Exposition
    • Discussion Text
    • Review Text

    Jawaban: Discussion Text

19. Find the error: ‘The news were surprising to everyone.’
    • The
    • news
    • were
    • to everyone

    Jawaban: were

20. What is the main idea of a review text?
    • To inform about current events
    • To persuade about a viewpoint
    • To give a critical assessment of an artwork or event
    • To explain how something works

    Jawaban: To give a critical assessment of an artwork or event

B. Isian Singkat

1. Sebutkan dua karakteristik utama dari teks ‘Discussion’!

   Jawaban: Menyajikan argumen pro dan kontra, menggunakan kata penghubung yang menunjukkan perbandingan atau kontras (misalnya ‘on the one hand’, ‘on the other hand’, ‘however’).

2. Ubahlah kalimat ‘They built a new school last year’ menjadi bentuk pasif!

   Jawaban: A new school was built by them last year.

3. Apa fungsi dari ‘Reiteration’ dalam teks Analytical Exposition?

   Jawaban: Menegaskan kembali posisi penulis tentang isu yang dibahas, biasanya terletak di akhir teks.

4. Buatlah satu kalimat Conditional Sentence Type 3!

   Jawaban: If she had come earlier, she would have met him. (Contoh)

5. Sebutkan dua kata penghubung (conjunction) yang digunakan untuk menyatakan hubungan sebab akibat!

   Jawaban: Because, since, as, due to, because of, as a result of, consequently, therefore. (Pilih dua dari ini)

C. Uraian

1. Jelaskan mengapa mempelajari Bahasa Inggris menjadi sangat penting bagi siswa Indonesia di era globalisasi saat ini! Sertakan minimal tiga alasan yang mendukung.

   Pembahasan: Mempelajari Bahasa Inggris sangat penting karena: 1. Bahasa Inggris adalah bahasa komunikasi internasional, membuka peluang kerja dan pendidikan di skala global. 2. Memungkinkan akses ke lebih banyak informasi dan pengetahuan (buku, jurnal, internet) yang sebagian besar berbahasa Inggris. 3. Memfasilitasi pertukaran budaya dan pemahaman antar bangsa. 4. Meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis dan pemecahan masalah. (Pilih 3 atau lebih)

2. Analisis perbedaan tujuan sosial dan struktur generik antara teks Analytical Exposition dan Hortatory Exposition! Berikan contoh topik yang sesuai untuk masing-masing.

   Pembahasan: Tujuan Sosial: Analytical Exposition bertujuan untuk meyakinkan pembaca bahwa suatu hal itu benar adanya (mengemukakan pandangan penulis). Hortatory Exposition bertujuan untuk meyakinkan pembaca agar melakukan atau tidak melakukan sesuatu (mengemukakan ajakan/rekomendasi). Struktur Generik: Analytical Exposition: Thesis (pendapat), Arguments (argumen pendukung), Reiteration (penegasan kembali). Hortatory Exposition: Thesis (pandangan), Arguments (argumen pendukung), Recommendation (saran/ajakan). Contoh Topik: Analytical Exposition: ‘Pentingnya Pendidikan Karakter’. Hortatory Exposition: ‘Kita Harus Mengurangi Penggunaan Plastik Sekali Pakai’.

3. Tuliskan sebuah teks ‘Analytical Exposition’ singkat (sekitar 100 kata) dengan topik ‘The Importance of Physical Exercise for Teenagers’ (Pentingnya Olahraga Fisik bagi Remaja)!

   Pembahasan: Thesis: Regular physical exercise is crucial for teenagers’ overall well-being. Arguments: Firstly, it improves physical health by strengthening bones and muscles, reducing the risk of obesity, and boosting the immune system. Secondly, exercise has significant mental benefits, such as reducing stress, improving mood, and enhancing cognitive function. Furthermore, engaging in sports or group activities fosters social skills and teamwork. Reiteration: Therefore, encouraging teenagers to incorporate physical activity into their daily routines is vital for a healthy and balanced life.

4. Bayangkan Anda baru saja menonton sebuah film. Tulislah sebuah ulasan (review) singkat (sekitar 100-150 kata) tentang film tersebut, termasuk kelebihan dan kekurangannya!

   Pembahasan: Contoh: Film ‘Dua Garis Biru’ adalah sebuah drama remaja yang berani mengangkat isu kehamilan di luar nikah. Film ini patut diacungi jempol karena akting para pemeran utamanya, Angga Yunanda dan Adhisty Zara, sangat natural dan mampu menyampaikan emosi yang kompleks. Sinematografi dan musik latar juga mendukung alur cerita dengan apik. Namun, beberapa kritik menyebutkan bahwa penyelesaian masalah dalam film terasa sedikit terburu-buru dan kurang mendalam, meninggalkan beberapa pertanyaan tanpa jawaban yang memuaskan. Meskipun demikian, ‘Dua Garis Biru’ berhasil menjadi tontonan yang relevan dan penting untuk diskusi di kalangan remaja dan keluarga.

5. Jelaskan bagaimana ‘Reported Speech’ digunakan dalam Bahasa Inggris! Berikan dua contoh kalimat langsung (direct speech) dan ubahlah menjadi Reported Speech (satu pernyataan, satu pertanyaan)!

   Pembahasan: Reported Speech (kalimat tidak langsung) digunakan untuk melaporkan apa yang dikatakan oleh seseorang tanpa mengutip kata-kata aslinya secara persis. Ini biasanya melibatkan perubahan tenses, pronoun, dan kata keterangan waktu/tempat. Contoh: 1. Pernyataan: Direct: She said, “I am busy now.” Reported: She said that she was busy then. 2. Pertanyaan: Direct: He asked, “Are you coming to the party?” Reported: He asked if I was coming to the party.

D. Mencocokkan

1. Cocokkan jenis teks berikut dengan tujuan sosialnya!
   

   Premis A	Pasangan B
   1. Analytical Exposition	D. To persuade the reader that something is the case.
   2. Hortatory Exposition	A. To persuade the reader that something should or should not be the case.
   3. Discussion Text	B. To present arguments from different points of view about an issue.
   4. Review Text	C. To critique an artwork or event for a public audience.

2. Cocokkan istilah tata bahasa berikut dengan contohnya!
   

   Premis A	Pasangan B
   1. Conditional Type 2	C. If I won the lottery, I would travel the world.
   2. Passive Voice	A. The report was submitted yesterday.
   3. Reported Speech	B. He said that he was busy.
   4. Relative Pronoun	D. This is the student who achieved the highest score.