SMA Bahasa Inggris: Pertanyaan, Jawaban, Latihan Soal & Pembahasan

Yogyakarta, December 12, 2012

University of Cambridge International Examination
Cambridge Assessment DC 10
Hill Farm Road
Whittlesford
Cambridge CB2 4FZ, England

Dear Sir/Madam,
I would like to apologize for sending the Forecast Grade form of our CIE candidates very late. I have overlooked the deadline to send this form. I had been so absorbed in carrying out the examination that we forgot to send the forecast grade form in October. Actually, I had been trying to send the Forecast Grade using Camco program, but I failed to install it. I couldn't find the location of Camco in Direct CIE as recommended when installing it.
We are really sorry for this inconvenience. I promise not to make this mistake again in the future.

Thank you very much.
Faithfully yours,
Kusworo

We conclude that the writer forgot to send the form because he ....

Yogyakarta, December 12, 2012<o:p></o:p>

University of Cambridge International Examination
Cambridge Assessment DC 10
Hill Farm Road
Whittlesford
Cambridge CB2 4FZ, England

Dear Sir/Madam,
I would like to apologize for sending the Forecast Grade form of our CIE candidates very late. I have overlooked the deadline to send this form. I had been so absorbed in carrying out the examination that we forgot to send the forecast grade form in October. Actually, I had been trying to send the Forecast Grade using Camco program, but I failed to install it. I couldn't find the location of Camco in Direct CIE as recommended when installing it.
We are really sorry for this inconvenience. I promise not to make this mistake again in the future.

Thank you very much.
Faithfully yours,
Kusworo

 

The writer has a problem in ....<o:p></o:p>

INDONESIANS SHINE AT RUN FOR FRIENDS
Nethy Dharma Somba
The Jakarta Post/Jayapura

Two hundred runners from Indonesia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) ran from Wutung to Skouw in the International Cross Border 10K on Wednesday,

The race started at Wafa village, Vanimo, 7.5 kilometers from the RI-PNG border in Wutung, PNG, and finished in Skouw, Indonesia. The event, which took 'Run for Friendship as its theme, started at 8 a.m. Eastern Indonesia Time.

Heavy rain did not affect the participants who kept in high spirits throughout the race. The event was dominated by male runners. There were only eight female runners.

Hanafi of Indonesia came in first place in the male category, completing the course in 31 minutes. Another Indonesian national, FG Manori, took first place in the female category, completing the course 44 minutes. The winner in both categories received a cash prize of Rp 5 million each.

The cross border race was the first of its kind held between the two neighbouring countries and was made possible thanks to cooperation between the Indonesian Papua province administration and the PNG Sandaun provincial administration, as well as the support of PT. Freeport Indonesia as the event partner.

 

Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

Faster planes and cheaper flights are making it easier than ever before for people to travel. In the most developed societies, visiting exotic places is a sought-after status symbol. The tourism industries of both developed and developing countries have recognized this fact and are learning to take advantage of it.

There are, however, some problems associated with this new industry. Firstly, there is the increasing crime rate. Some locals see tourists as an easy prey because, not only are they in unfamiliar territory and therefore less able to take care of themselves, but also they carry visible items of wealth, such as cameras and jewelry which can be disposed of quickly for profit.

Another major problem is health. With greater mobility comes greater danger of spreading contagious diseases around the world. One carrier returning home could easily start an epidemic before their illness was diagnosed. Moreover, the emergence of many diseases which resist antibiotics is causing scientists to be increasingly concerned about this issue.

Also to be considered is the natural environment, which can be seriously threatened by too many visitors. Australia's Great Barrier Reef, for example, is in danger of being destroyed by tourists and there are plans to restrict visitors to some of the more delicate coral cays

These are just three of the reasons why any country should be wary of committing itself to an extensive tourism development program.

 

"One carrier returning home could easily start an epidemic before their illness was diagnosed." (Paragraph 3). The underlined word means ....

Faster planes and cheaper flights are making it easier than ever before for people to travel. In the most developed societies, visiting exotic places is a sought-after status symbol. The tourism industries of both developed and developing countries have recognized this fact and are learning to take advantage of it.

There are, however, some problems associated with this new industry. Firstly, there is the increasing crime rate. Some locals see tourists as an easy prey because, not only are they in unfamiliar territory and therefore less able to take care of themselves, but also they carry visible items of wealth, such as cameras and jewelry which can be disposed of quickly for profit.

Another major problem is health. With greater mobility comes greater danger of spreading contagious diseases around the world. One carrier returning home could easily start an epidemic before their illness was diagnosed. Moreover, the emergence of many diseases which resist antibiotics is causing scientists to be increasingly concerned about this issue.

Also to be considered is the natural environment, which can be seriously threatened by too many visitors. Australia's Great Barrier Reef, for example, is in danger of being destroyed by tourists and there are plans to restrict visitors to some of the more delicate coral cays

These are just three of the reasons why any country should be wary of committing itself to an extensive tourism development program.

 

Why does the natural environment become one of the serious problem associated with the faster planes and cheaper flight? Because ....<o:p></o:p>

dYesterday was a terrible day for me. I ... (43) up late. So I went to school in a hurry. I rode ... (44) fast so that I could come on time to school. I  arrived at school as soon as the bell rang. However, when the teacher asked us to submit our homework, I remember that I left mine at home. To prove my word, the teacher asked me to give the homework ... (45) after school. So when the bell rang, I went back home to get my homework.

 

Once upon time, Roro Anteng and Joko Seger lived on the foot of Mount Bromo. After six years of marriage, they had not had any children. They prayer was granted in one condition. They should sacrifice their youngest son for the Bromo crater.

After sometime, Roro Anteng gave birth to a child, and it happened every year until they had 25 children. They lived happily and forgot about the agreement. The mount Bromo erupted signaling that the Gods asked the couple to fulfil their promise. But  they didn’t want their youngest son, Raden Kusuma, to be sacrificed for the crater.

Raden Kusuma learned about the deal his parents had made. Meanwhile, the lava from the crater had made the people living near the mountain suffered. Since Raden Kusuma was a kind and noble man, he didin’t want his siblings and other people suffered because of him. Therefore he went to Mount Bromo and sacrificed himself to the crater. The eruption suddenly stopped.

After that day, the Tengger people have given offerings to the crater, as Raden Kusuma had sacrificed himself before. 

The moral of the story is...

Picasso was one of the most outstanding and important artists of the 1900’s. He is best known for his paintings. Almost every style in modern art is represented in Picasso's works.

Picasso was born in 1881 in Malaga, Spain as the son of an art teacher. He studied painting from his father and also in Madrid.

From 1895 to 1901, he painted realistic works in a traditional style. Then he entered what was called the Blue Period. During this time, he only used shades of blue in his paintings to show  poverty in Barcelona.

After 1907, he entered into the style of cubism. Among his well-known cubist paintings are “Three Musicians” and “Man with a Guitar” which depicted the destruction of Spanish town. Picasso died  in France in 1973.

What the main idea of paragraph three?

Picasso was one of the most outstanding and important artists of the 1900’s. He is best known for his paintings. Almost every style in modern art is represented in Picasso's works.

Picasso was born in 1881 in Malaga, Spain as the son of an art teacher. He studied painting from his father and also in Madrid.

From 1895 to 1901, he painted realistic works in a traditional style. Then he entered what was called the Blue Period. During this time, he only used shades of blue in his paintings to show  poverty in Barcelona.

After 1907, he entered into the style of cubism. Among his well-known cubist paintings are “Three Musicians” and “Man with a Guitar” which depicted the destruction of Spanish town. Picasso died  in France in 1973.

Picasso used shades of blue in his painting during the Blue Period, because...

Jessica Cox suffered a rare birth defect and was born without any arms. None of the prenatal tests her mother took showed there was anything wrong with her. Not only she was born with this rare congenital disease but also with a great spirit.

The psychology graduate can write, type, drive a car, brush her hair and talk on her phone simply using her feet. Ms. Cox, from Tuscon, Arizona, USA, is also a former dancer and double black belt in Tai Kwon-Do. She has a no-restrictions driving license, she flies planes and types 25 words a minute.

The plane she is flying is called an Ercoupe and it is one of the few airplanes to be made and certified pedals. Without rudder pedals Jessica is free to use her feet as hands. She took three years instead of the unusual six months to complete her lightweight aircraft license, had three flying instructors and practiced 89 hours of flying, becoming the first pilot with no arms.

What subject did Jessica Cox study formally?