SMA Bahasa Inggris: Pertanyaan, Jawaban, Latihan Soal & Pembahasan
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Read the following texts.
Complete the statements that follow.
Biodiesel Fuel: Alternative for a Green Tomorrow
Biodiesel in simple words is an advanced form of Biofuel. It refers to an animal or vegetable fat based renewable fuel, made up of a long chain of chemical compounds like propyl, ethyl, methyl, etc. Created by chemically treating vegetable oil or animal fat with alcohol generating compounds, biodiesel is believed to be the revolution that is helping several countries overcome their dependency on diesel. It can be operated in any diesel engine with little or no modification to the engine or the fuel system.
Biodiesel is a solution for our green concerns. The emissions are lower as compared to those from diesel (petroleum). A detailed explanation would state that biodiesel, reduces unburned hydrocarbons, particulate matter, and other gases as compared to petroleum diesel. In the United States of America, it is produced on a large scale in a bid to reduce dependency on other countries for oil needs. This had led to several green jobs being created and has also contributed to the economy.
It produces less carbon output and few pollutants than traditional petroleum products. When compared to petroleum diesel, biodiesel produces less soot (particulate matter), carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbons, and sulfur dioxide. Pollution from oil causes more air pollution and many people fall sick every day. With the use of biodiesel, people have got huge health benefits as they need to spend less money on healthcare products.
So, what can you conclude about biodiesel? I think it is really alternative fuel for our green concerns in the future.
(Adopted from: https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/what-is-biodiesel.php (April 18, 2019))
The use of biodiesel is economically beneficial because ....
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The following text is for questions 16 to 20.
(CNN) Stephen Hawking, the brilliant British theoretical physicist who overcame a debilitating disease to publish wildly popular books probing the mysteries of the universe, has died, according to a family spokesman. He was 76. Considered by many to be the world's greatest living scientist, Hawking was also a cosmologist, astronomer, mathematician; and author of numerous books including the landmark "A Brief History of Time," which has sold more than 10 million copies.
With fellow physicist Roger Penrose, Hawking merged Einstein's theory of relativity with quantum theory to suggest that space and time would begin with the Big Bang and end in black holes. Hawking also discovered that black holes were not completely black but emit radiation and would likely eventually evaporate and disappear.
"A star just went out in the cosmos," Lawrence Krauss, a theoretical physicist and cosmologist, wrote on Twitter." We have lost an amazing human being."
Hawking suffered from ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), a neurodegenerative disease also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, which is usually fatal within a few years. He was diagnosed in 1963, when he was 21, and doctors initially gave him only a few years to live.
The disease left Hawking wheelchair-bound and paralyzed. He was able to move only a few fingers on one hand and was completely dependent on others or on technology for virtually everything- bathing, dressing, eating, even speech.
Hawking used a speech synthesizer that allowed him to speak in a computerized voice with an American accent.
"I try to lead as normal a life as possible, and not think about my condition, or regret the things it prevents me from doing, which are not that many," he wrote on his website.
"I have been lucky that my condition has progressed more slowly than is often the case, but it shows that one need not lose hope."
(Adopted from: https://edition.cnn.com/2018/03/14/health/stephen-hawking-dead/index.html (April 14, 2019))
"...Hawking merged Einstein's theory of relativity...." (Paragraph 3)
What does the underlined word mean?
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Read the following questions based on your ideas!
What news did you read recently?
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Read the following texts.
Complete the statements that follow.
Agriculture Ministry Launches Trial for B100 Biodiesel Fuel
The Agriculture Ministry started on Monday the trial period for the use of 100-percent biodiesel (B100) of fuel that uses fatty acid methyl ester from crude palm oil (CPO) in a move that expands its reach within the domestic palm oil market and reduces the dependency on imported fossil fuels.
Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman said during the event that the trial would involve 50 of the ministry's official cars and tractors.
He said B100 fuel allowed vehicles to travel 13.1 kilometers per liter, which was more efficient than using Solar-branded fossil ftiets that limited travel to 9.6 kilometers per liter.
In early testing, cars that used B100 fuel could travel 6,000 kilometers in total, he added.
The ministry also began discussing the possible mass production of B100 fuel with state-owned enterprises and private companies. Amran estimated the commercial price of B100 to be around Rp 8,000 (57 US cents) per liter.
"Users should not only think about cutting costs, but they have also to think about protecting the environment. B100 produces less pollution than diesel [fossil] fuels," he said on the sidelines of the launch.
Amran expressed hope that the widespread use of B100 could be implemented to cut imports of fossil fuels and boost the domestic use of CPO amid the European Union's campaign against the commodity.
In September 2018, Indonesia issued a policy to begin the widespread use of 20 percent blended biodiesel (B20) and would soon campaign for the use of B30 fuel. (ark/bbn)
(Adopted from: https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2019/04/15/agriculture-ministry-launches-trial-for-b100-biodiesel-fuel.html (April 15, 2019))
The sentence between quotation marks expresses ....
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The following text is for questions 43 to 45.
If you want to learn how to go camping for the first time, you must learn a lot bf things, but don't worry, it's not hard to be a happy camper. We were all beginners once, and expert campers could share a funny anecdote about a campground mishap or two. New campers sometimes learn things the hard way, and even experienced campers overlook things from time to time. Learn how to become a smart camper.with the following tips.
- Be familiar with your equipment, such as tents, lanterns, and camp stoves.
- Buy a big enough tent for your whole family or friends.
- Make a list of things you will bring to camp.
- Arrive at the campground early to familiarize yourself with the area.
- Plan your meal to ensure you have sufficient supply.
- Observe the campground rules.
Adopted from: https://www.tripsavvy.com/essential-tips-for-first-time-campers-504011 (April 12, 2019)
"We were all beginners once, and expert campers could share a funny anecdote about a campground mishap or two."
What does the underlined word mean?
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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 first paragraph?
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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 text about?
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Read the following texts.
Complete the statements that follow.
Biodiesel Fuel: Alternative for a Green Tomorrow
Biodiesel in simple words is an advanced form of Biofuel. It refers to an animal or vegetable fat based renewable fuel, made up of a long chain of chemical compounds like propyl, ethyl, methyl, etc. Created by chemically treating vegetable oil or animal fat with alcohol generating compounds, biodiesel is believed to be the revolution that is helping several countries overcome their dependency on diesel. It can be operated in any diesel engine with little or no modification to the engine or the fuel system.
Biodiesel is a solution for our green concerns. The emissions are lower as compared to those from diesel (petroleum). A detailed explanation would state that biodiesel, reduces unburned hydrocarbons, particulate matter, and other gases as compared to petroleum diesel. In the United States of America, it is produced on a large scale in a bid to reduce dependency on other countries for oil needs. This had led to several green jobs being created and has also contributed to the economy.
It produces less carbon output and few pollutants than traditional petroleum products. When compared to petroleum diesel, biodiesel produces less soot (particulate matter), carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbons, and sulfur dioxide. Pollution from oil causes more air pollution and many people fall sick every day. With the use of biodiesel, people have got huge health benefits as they need to spend less money on healthcare products.
So, what can you conclude about biodiesel? I think it is really alternative fuel for our green concerns in the future.
(Adopted from: https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/what-is-biodiesel.php (April 18, 2019))
Compared to petroleum diesel, biodiesel is ____ because it produces less carbon output and few pollutants.
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Read the following texts.
Complete the statements that follow.
Biodiesel Fuel: Alternative for a Green Tomorrow
Biodiesel in simple words is an advanced form of Biofuel. It refers to an animal or vegetable fat based renewable fuel, made up of a long chain of chemical compounds like propyl, ethyl, methyl, etc. Created by chemically treating vegetable oil or animal fat with alcohol generating compounds, biodiesel is believed to be the revolution that is helping several countries overcome their dependency on diesel. It can be operated in any diesel engine with little or no modification to the engine or the fuel system.
Biodiesel is a solution for our green concerns. The emissions are lower as compared to those from diesel (petroleum). A detailed explanation would state that biodiesel, reduces unburned hydrocarbons, particulate matter, and other gases as compared to petroleum diesel. In the United States of America, it is produced on a large scale in a bid to reduce dependency on other countries for oil needs. This had led to several green jobs being created and has also contributed to the economy.
It produces less carbon output and few pollutants than traditional petroleum products. When compared to petroleum diesel, biodiesel produces less soot (particulate matter), carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbons, and sulfur dioxide. Pollution from oil causes more air pollution and many people fall sick every day. With the use of biodiesel, people have got huge health benefits as they need to spend less money on healthcare products.
So, what can you conclude about biodiesel? I think it is really alternative fuel for our green concerns in the future.
(Adopted from: https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/what-is-biodiesel.php (April 18, 2019))
The main idea of the second paragraph is that ....
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Read the following texts.
Complete the statements that follow.
Agriculture Ministry Launches Trial for B100 Biodiesel Fuel
The Agriculture Ministry started on Monday the trial period for the use of 100-percent biodiesel (B100) of fuel that uses fatty acid methyl ester from crude palm oil (CPO) in a move that expands its reach within the domestic palm oil market and reduces the dependency on imported fossil fuels.
Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman said during the event that the trial would involve 50 of the ministry's official cars and tractors.
He said B100 fuel allowed vehicles to travel 13.1 kilometers per liter, which was more efficient than using Solar-branded fossil ftiets that limited travel to 9.6 kilometers per liter.
In early testing, cars that used B100 fuel could travel 6,000 kilometers in total, he added.
The ministry also began discussing the possible mass production of B100 fuel with state-owned enterprises and private companies. Amran estimated the commercial price of B100 to be around Rp 8,000 (57 US cents) per liter.
"Users should not only think about cutting costs, but they have also to think about protecting the environment. B100 produces less pollution than diesel [fossil] fuels," he said on the sidelines of the launch.
Amran expressed hope that the widespread use of B100 could be implemented to cut imports of fossil fuels and boost the domestic use of CPO amid the European Union's campaign against the commodity.
In September 2018, Indonesia issued a policy to begin the widespread use of 20 percent blended biodiesel (B20) and would soon campaign for the use of B30 fuel. (ark/bbn)
(Adopted from: https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2019/04/15/agriculture-ministry-launches-trial-for-b100-biodiesel-fuel.html (April 15, 2019))
The trial would involve 50 cars and tractors which are owned by ....
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