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

Read the following text and answer the question!

    A barometer is used for measuring air pressure. It is a useful tool for helping predict weather changes.

What you'll need:

• A balloon
• A jar
• Scissors
• A rubber band
• Tape
• A piece of card
• A straw
• A marker (felt pen)

Instructions:

1. Cut the top off the balloon (the part which you blow into).
2. Stretch the balloon over the top of the jar and hold it in place with a rubber band.
3. Place the straw across the top of the jar so that one-third of the straw is hanging over the edge. Stick the straw to the balloon with tape.
4. Draw three lines on the piece of card that are about half a centimeter apart from each other. Label these lines as high, moderate and low.
5. Tape the card against the back of the jar so that the straw points to moderate.
6. Put your barometer on a flat surface somewhere inside.

What's happening?

    When there is low air pressure the balloon should expand out and the straw will point down. This is because the air inside the balloon now has relatively more air pressure compared to the air outside, it pushes the balloon out as a result.

    When there is high air pressure the air on the outside will push the balloon into the jar and the
straw will point upwards. The air inside the balloon now has relatively less pressure, this pushes the balloon inwards as a result.

    In general, high air pressure indicates fair weather while low air pressure indicates that bad
weather is more likely. Although forecasting the weather isn't an exact science and can be very
difficult at times, give it a go and see how accurate you are.

(Adopted from: http://www.sciencekids.eo.nz/projects/barometer.html (April 23, 2019))

"... and hold it in place with a rubber band." (Step 2)

The word 'it' refers to ____. 

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of Must or Have to.

It will be raining. You ____ Take your umbrella.

What should you prepare to do the procedure? 

The good ____ is better than using flash. 

The zoom feature functions ____. 

The first step is ____. 

The text explains how to ____. 

Berilah tanda silang (x) didepan huruf a,b atau c didepan jawaban yang benar !
 

My sister is not only beautiful, but also has some good characters, which are …. 

Choose the correct answer by crossing (x) a, b, c, d, e,!

The duties of the new secretary are to answer the telephone, to type letters and ____ the book keeping.

Read the following text and answer the question!

    Your eyes are an important part of your body. There are many things you can do to keep them healthy and make sure you are seeing your best. Follow these simple steps for maintaining healthy eyes well into your golden years.

1. Have a comprehensive dilated eye exam.
       You might think your vision is fine or that your eyes are healthy, but visiting your eye care professional for a comprehensive dilated eye exam is the only way to really be sure. When it comes to common vision problems, several people don't realize they could see better with glasses or contact lenses. In addition, many common eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic eye disease and age-related macular degeneration often have no warning signs. A dilated eye exam is the only way to detect these diseases in their early stages.
2. Know your family's eye health history.
       Talk to your family members about their eye health history. It's important to know if anyone has been diagnosed with a disease or condition since many are hereditary. This will help to determine if you are at higher risk for developing an eye disease or condition.
3. Eat right to protect your sight.
       You've heard carrots are good for your eyes. Howerer, eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, particularly dark leafy greens, such as spinach, kale, or collard greens is important for keeping your eyes healthy, too. Research has also shown there are eye health benefits from eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, tuna, and halibut.
4. Maintain a healthy weight.
       Being overweight or obese increases your risk of developing diabetes and other systemic conditions, which can lead to vision loss, such as diabetic eye disease or glaucoma. If you are having trouble maintaining a healthy weight, talk to your doctor.
5. Wear protective eyewear.
       Wear protective eyewear when playing sports or doing activities around home. Protective eyewear includes safety glasses and goggles, safety shields and eye guards specially designed to provide the correct protection for a certain activity. Most protective eyewear lenses are made of polycarbonate, which is 10 times stronger than other plastics. Many eye care providers sell protective eyewear, as do some sporting goods stores.
       Sunglasses are a great fashion accessory, but their most important job is to protect your eyes from the sun's ultraviolet rays. When purchasing sunglasses, look for ones that block out 99 to 100 percent of both UV-A and UV-B radiation.
6. Never smoking.
       Smoking is as bad for your eyes as it is for the rest of your body. Research has linked smoking to an increased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration, cataract and optic nerve damage, all of which can lead to blindness.
7. Give your eyes a rest.
       If you spend a lot of time at the computer or focusing on any one thing, you occasionally forget to blink and your eyes can get fatigued. Try the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look away about 20 feet in front of you for 20 seconds. This can help reduce eyestrain.

(Adopted from: https://nei.nih.gov/healthyeyes/eyehealthtips (April 24, 2019))

" ..., you occasionally forget to blink and your eyes can get fatigued." (Step 7)

What is the similar meaning of the underlined word?