Mempersiapkan diri menghadapi Ujian Akhir Semester (UAS) Bahasa Inggris kelas 12 SMK semester 2 bisa menjadi tantangan, namun dengan latihan yang tepat, kesuksesan pasti di tangan. Artikel ini hadir sebagai panduan komprehensif yang menyediakan berbagai contoh soal UAS Bahasa Inggris untuk siswa SMK kelas 12. Kami telah merancang soal-soal ini secara khusus untuk mencakup materi-materi krusial yang biasa diujikan di semester genap, mulai dari tata bahasa seperti conditional sentences, reported speech, passive voice, hingga pemahaman teks fungsional seperti analytical exposition, hortatory exposition, dan teks diskusi. Dengan format soal pilihan ganda, isian singkat, esai, dan menjodohkan, Anda akan mendapatkan gambaran lengkap tentang jenis pertanyaan yang mungkin muncul. Setiap bagian dirancang untuk menguji pemahaman Anda secara mendalam, membantu Anda mengidentifikasi area yang perlu diperkuat. Jangan lewatkan kunci jawaban di akhir artikel untuk memverifikasi jawaban Anda dan mengukur kemajuan belajar. Mari tingkatkan kemampuan Bahasa Inggris Anda dan raih nilai terbaik di UAS!
Multiple Choice Questions
- If I had known you were coming, I __________ a cake.
a. would bake
b. will bake
c. would have baked
d. had baked - She said, “I am going to Jakarta tomorrow.” She said that she __________ to Jakarta ___________.
a. was going, the next day
b. is going, tomorrow
c. went, yesterday
d. will go, the next day - The passive form of “They built a new bridge last year” is “A new bridge __________ last year.”
a. is built
b. was built
c. has been built
d. had been built - “Smoking is dangerous for health. Therefore, people should stop smoking.” This sentence is likely found in a/an __________ text.
a. narrative
b. descriptive
c. analytical exposition
d. hortatory exposition - Which of the following expressions shows strong disagreement?
a. I suppose so.
b. I couldn’t agree more.
c. I totally disagree.
d. That’s a good point, but… - The underlined word in “He got sick __________ he didn’t wear a jacket in the cold weather” indicates __________.
a. purpose
b. result
c. cause
d. contrast - A letter written to apply for a job is called a/an __________.
a. business letter
b. job application letter
c. personal letter
d. formal invitation - “The government should provide more scholarships for talented students.” This statement is an example of a/an __________.
a. opinion
b. fact
c. question
d. suggestion - If you __________ harder, you __________ pass the exam.
a. study, will
b. studied, would
c. had studied, would have
d. studies, will - My teacher asked me, “Have you finished your homework?” My teacher asked me __________ my homework.
a. if I have finished
b. if I had finished
c. if I finished
d. if I was finishing - “Coffee is grown in many tropical countries.” This sentence is in the __________ voice.
a. active
b. passive
c. direct
d. indirect - Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an analytical exposition text?
a. Presents a thesis statement.
b. Provides arguments to support the thesis.
c. Concludes with a reiteration of the thesis.
d. Aims to persuade the reader to do something. - “Due to heavy rain, the flight was delayed.” The phrase “Due to” expresses __________.
a. result
b. purpose
c. cause
d. condition - The purpose of a formal invitation is to __________.
a. inform someone about an event informally
b. invite someone to a casual gathering
c. formally request someone’s presence at an event
d. share personal news with someone - “I think online learning is effective.” This expression shows __________.
a. disagreement
b. uncertainty
c. agreement
d. opinion - The main purpose of a Curriculum Vitae (CV) is to __________.
a. introduce yourself to friends
b. provide detailed information about your qualifications and experience to potential employers
c. write a personal diary
d. send a thank-you note - “Although it was raining, they went for a walk.” The word “Although” expresses __________.
a. cause
b. result
c. contrast
d. addition - Which sentence uses a conditional type 3?
a. If I study, I will pass.
b. If I studied, I would pass.
c. If I had studied, I would have passed.
d. If I have studied, I will pass. - “Many people believe that social media has more negative impacts than positive ones.” This is a common statement found in a __________ text.
a. recount
b. descriptive
c. discussion
d. procedure - The expression “Would you mind helping me?” is used to __________.
a. offer help
b. ask for help politely
c. refuse help
d. express gratitude
Short Answer Questions
- Change the following sentence into reported speech: “He said, ‘I will visit my grandmother next week.'”
- Form a conditional sentence type 2 using the following clauses: “not have much money” and “buy a new car”.
- What is the primary difference between an analytical exposition and a hortatory exposition text?
- Mention two elements that must be included in a formal invitation.
- What is the passive form of “The students are doing their homework”?
Essay/Description Questions
- Explain the function and typical structure of a job application letter.
- Describe a situation where you would use a conditional sentence type 3, and provide an example.
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online learning, presenting at least two points for each.
- Imagine you are applying for a scholarship. Write a short paragraph expressing your motivation and qualifications.
- Explain the concept of passive voice and provide two examples of sentences converted from active to passive voice.
Matching Questions
Match the word/phrase in Column A with its correct definition/meaning in Column B.
Set 1
Column A
- Thesis
- Persuade
- Curriculum Vitae
- Reiterate
- Conjunction
Column B
- To convince someone to do or believe something.
- A summary of one’s academic and work history.
- The main argument or point of an essay.
- A word used to connect clauses or sentences.
- To repeat something for emphasis or clarity.
Set 2
Column A
- Incentive
- Crucial
- Obligatory
- Fluency
- Consequently
Column B
- Required by legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.
- A thing that motivates or encourages one to do something.
- The quality of being able to speak or write a particular language easily and accurately.
- As a result; therefore.
- Extremely important or necessary.
Answer Key
Multiple Choice Questions
- c. would have baked
- a. was going, the next day
- b. was built
- d. hortatory exposition
- c. I totally disagree.
- c. cause
- b. job application letter
- a. opinion
- a. study, will
- b. if I had finished
- b. passive
- d. Aims to persuade the reader to do something.
- c. cause
- c. formally request someone’s presence at an event
- d. opinion
- b. provide detailed information about your qualifications and experience to potential employers
- c. contrast
- c. If I had studied, I would have passed.
- c. discussion
- b. ask for help politely
Short Answer Questions
- He said that he would visit his grandmother the following week.
- If I didn’t have much money, I wouldn’t buy a new car.
- Analytical exposition presents arguments to support a thesis and aims to inform or convince the reader about a point of view, while hortatory exposition aims to persuade the reader to do something or take action.
- Date, time, venue, host, purpose of the event, RSVP information. (Any two of these or similar relevant details).
- Their homework is being done by the students.
Essay/Description Questions
- A job application letter functions to formally express interest in a specific job opening and to highlight how the applicant’s skills and experience match the job requirements. Its typical structure includes: a. Your Contact Information, b. Date, c. Employer’s Contact Information, d. Salutation, e. Opening Paragraph (stating interest and where you saw the opening), f. Middle Paragraphs (detailing qualifications, skills, and experience relevant to the job), g. Closing Paragraph (reiterating interest, call to action for an interview), h. Complimentary Close, i. Signature.
- A conditional sentence type 3 is used to talk about hypothetical situations in the past and their hypothetical consequences. For example, “If I had studied harder for the exam, I would have passed it.” (This describes a past regret or missed opportunity).
- Advantages of online learning: 1. Flexibility (students can learn at their own pace and schedule), 2. Accessibility (learning materials can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection). Disadvantages of online learning: 1. Lack of direct interaction (may hinder collaboration and immediate feedback), 2. Requires strong self-discipline (students must be motivated to stay on track without constant supervision).
- “I am writing to express my strong interest in the ‘Bright Future’ scholarship. As a dedicated student with a passion for [Your Field of Study], I have consistently maintained a high academic record while actively participating in [Extracurricular Activity]. I believe this scholarship would significantly support my goal of pursuing higher education and contributing to [Your Future Goal/Community].”
- Passive voice is a grammatical construction where the subject of the sentence receives the action rather than performing it. It emphasizes the action or the object of the action rather than the doer. Examples: Active: “The chef cooks delicious meals.” Passive: “Delicious meals are cooked by the chef.” Active: “Someone stole my wallet yesterday.” Passive: “My wallet was stolen yesterday.”
Matching Questions
Set 1
- 1-c
- 2-a
- 3-b
- 4-e
- 5-d
Set 2
- 6-g
- 7-j
- 8-f
- 9-h
- 10-i