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

What do the words mean?

9. deteriorated = ____. 

What do the words mean?

6. elusive = ____. 

The following text is for questions 33 to 36.

    Since 70's, China has experienced a period of rapid growth and change. These days, more and more tourists from around the world are flocking to the ancient country to experience its rich history and perhaps catch a glimpse of its bright future. If you visit China, do the following.

1. One of the most important things to know when traveling to China is that they do not offer visas on arrival. So, before you travel to China, you'll need to arrange your visa well in advance!
2. You should book hotels in China. If you want some flexibility with your itinerary, make use of sites that do not require an upfront payment to make bookings.
3. You should get to the airport early. It is advisable to get to the airport three hours early for international flights to China and two hours early for domestic. Chinese airports can often be chaotic and overcrowded, so you'll be grateful for that extra time.
4. You should expect delays. Be prepared to wait in the airport (or even on the plane) when flying from a Chinese airport.
5. China is serviced by a fantastic network of buses and trains, including the high-speed G-Trains that can whisk you across the country in a matter of hours. Rates are extremely affordable by western standards.
6. If this is your first trip to China, you'll soon see that Chinese roads can be rather chaotic, so self-driving is really only recommended for the particularly brave!
7. Taxis in China are cheap and plentiful. Most drivers will not speak English, so it's a good idea to get your destination address written in Chinese by somebody at your hotel.
8. The Chinese love to take photographs, and don't be surprised if a local tries to snap a sneaky photo of you or even comes up to ask for a picture with you.

Adopted from: https://www.ytravelblog.com/things-to-know-before-you-visit-china/ (March 28, 2019)

What can we conclude from the text? 

What do the words mean?

8. artificially = ____. 

In pairs, discuss the answers to the following questions, based on the text in Activity 3. Share your answers with the class.

One of Four Remaining Yangtze Turtles Dies in China

    One of the world's rarest turtles, a Yangtze giant softshell, has died in China, leaving just three remaining.

    Also known as Rafetus swinhoei, the female turtle died in the Suzhou zoo in southern China.

    Experts had tried to artificially inseminate the creature, which was over 90 years old, for a fifth time shortly before she died.

    The species is critically endangered due to hunting, overfishing, and the destruction of its habitat.

    One male is left in the Chinese zoo while two other turtles live in the wild in Vietnam. The elusive nature of the turtle means it has been difficult to identify the latter's gender.

    Local staff and international experts had attempted to artificially inseminate the female 24 hours before she died.

    They said, "There were no complications from the operation and she had been in fine health after the procedure, but deteriorated the next day."

    The cause of her death is being investigated and the turtle's ovarian tissue was collected for future research.

Adopted from: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-47932731 (April 15, 2019)

What is the purpose of the rest paragraph? 

What do the words mean?

1. turtle = ____. 

The following text is for questions 21 to 23.

    ​​​​​​One morning, Mrs. Harum was at a bus station. She was going to Surabaya. Then, a woman came to her.

    "Excuse me, would you like to help me, please?" asked the woman.

    "Sure," replied Mrs. Harum. "What can I do for you?"

    "I'm going to Palembang. Do you know what bus I should take?" said the woman.

    "Well, you should go to lane 6. That's the lane for the bus," said Mrs. Harum.

    "O.K., thank you."

"Well, you should go to lane 6. That's the lane for the bus," said Mrs. Harum." (Paragraph 5).

What is the similar meaning of the underlined word? 

Do the following tasks.

Write a sentence using modal 'can', 'would', or 'may' to offer help. 

What do the words mean?

4. inseminate = ____. 

The following dialog is for questions 41 and 42.

Mawar: What are you doing, Krisna?

Krisna: I'm checking my bicycle. When I ride it, it makes a noisy sound.

Mawar: Maybe one of the bolts looses. Let me help you check it.

Krisna: O.K. If we can't find the loosen bolt, I will take it to a repairman.

Mawar: Yeah, let me accompany you.

Krisna: O.K., thanks.

What might cause the noisy sound?