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Berikut ini saya berikan soal-soal latihan bagi adik-adik SMA kelas 12.
The text is for number 1 to 10.
In 1900 the United States had only three cities with more than a million residents-New York, Chicago, and Philadelpia. By 1930, it had ten giant metropolises. The newer ones experienced remarkable growth, which reflected basic changes in the economy. The population of Los Angeles
(114, 000 in 1900) rose spectacularly in the early decades of the twentieth century, increasing a dramatic 1,400 percent from 1900 to 1930.
the vision and dating to obtain it by constructing a 225-mile aqueduct, completed in 1913, to tap the water of the Owens River. The city had a superb natural harbor, as well as excellent rail connections.
The climate made it possible to shoot motion pictures year-round; hence Hollywood. Hollywood not only supplied jobs; it disseminated an image of the good life in Southern Californiaon screens all across the nation. The most important single industry powering the growth of Los Angeles, however, was directly linked to the automobile. The demand for petroleum to fuel gasoline engines led to the opening of Southern California oil fields, and made Los Angeles North America’s greatest refining center.
Los Angeles was a product of the auto age in another sense as well: its distinctive spatial organization depended on widespread private ownership of automobiles. Los Angeles was a decentralized metropolis, sprawling across the desert landscape over an area of 400 square miles.
It was a city without a real center.
The downtown business distric did not gro aace with the city as a whole, and the rapid transit system designed to link the center with outlying areas whitered away from disuse. Approximately 800,000 cars were registered in os Angeles County in 1930, one per 2.7 residents. Some visitors
from the east coast were dismayed at the endless urban sprawl and dismissed Los Angeles as a mere collection of suburbs in search of a city. But the freedom and mobility of a city built on wheels
attracted floods of migrants to the city.
1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The growth of cities in the United States in the early 1900’s
B. The development of the Southern California oil fields
C. Factors contributing to the growth of Los Angeles
D. Industry and city planning in Los Angeles.
E. Hollywood supplied jobs for people
2. The author characterizes the growth of new large cities in the United States after 1900 as resulting
primarily from ….
A. images of cities
B. large migrant population
C. new economic conditions
D. new agricultural techniques
E. freedom and mobility of a city
3. According to the passage, the most important factor in the development of agriculture around
Los Angeles was the ….
A. fertile soil conditions
B. construction of an aqueduct
C. expansion of transportation facilities
D. influx of “new residents to agricultural areas near the city
E. development of new connections to the city’s natural harbor
4. The word “meteoric” in line 6 is closest in meaning to ….
A. rapid
B. famous
C. develop
D. methodical
E. controversial
5. According to the passage, the initial success of Hollywood’s motion picture industry was due
largely to the ….
A. beauty of the countryside
B. region’s climate and good weather
C. availability of many skilled workers
D. region’s reputation for luxurious lifestyle
E. industry powering the growth of Los Angeles
6. It can be inferred from the passage that the spatial organization of Los Angeles contributed to
the relative decline there of ….
A. suburban neighborhoods
B. private transportation
C. public transportation
D. industrial areas
E. oil fields
7. The word “it” in line 8 refers to ….
A. agricultural potential
B. automobiles
C. aqueduct
D. vision
E. water
8. It can be inferred from the passage that in 1930 the greatest number of people in the Los
Angeles area were employed in ….
A. farming
B. economy
C. oil refining
D. automobile manufacturing
E. the motion picture industry
9. The phrase “apace with” in line 19 is closest in meaning to ….
A. as fast as
B. apart from
C. anew with
D. in the center
E. at the middle of
10. According to the passage, the Southern California oil fields were initially exploited due to ….
A. widespread private ownership of automobiles
B. the fuel requirements of Los Angeles’ rail system
C. a desire to put unproductive desert land to good use
D. innovative planning on the part of the city founders
E. an increase in the use of gasoline engines in North America
The text is for number 11 to 12.
The railroad was not the first institution to impose regularity on society or to draw attention to the importance of precise timekeeping. For as long as merchants have set out their wares at daybreak and communal festivities have been celebrated, people have been in rough agreement with their neighbors as to the time of day. The value of this tradition is today more apparent than ever. Were it not for public acceptance of a single yardstick of time, social life would be unbearably chaotic: the massive daily transfers of goods, services, and information would proceed in fits and starts; the very fabric of modern society would begin to unravel.
11. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The traditions of society are timeless.
B. In modern society we must take more time for our neighbors.
C. transfers of goods, services, and information begin to unravel.
D. Society judges people by the times at which they conduct certain activities.
E. An accepted way of measuring time is essential for the smooth functioning of society.
12. The phrase “this tradition” in the third sentence refers to?
A. the performance of ceremonial acts prescribed by tradition
B. People’s agreement on the measurement of time.
C. The practice of starting the business day at dawn.
D. The railroad’s reliance on time schedules.
E. Friendly relations between neighbors.
The text is for number 13 to 15.
SOLAR ROAD
Solar is popping up just about everywhere, even landfills and parka pockets. So why not roads? The Netherlands built the first solar road, a bike path, in 2014. France announced a bolder move in January over the next five years, it plans to install 1,000 kilometers of solar roads, designed to supply power to five million people.
That’s not all. Idaho-based Solar Roadways has received three rounds of U.S. government funding with an additional $2 million in venture capital to test its technology. The tempered-glass panels offer asphalt-like traction, support the weight of semi-trucks, include LEDs for signage, and contain heating elements to melt snow and ice.
Could solar panels really pave the roads of the future? Proponents see endless possibilities, but others raise questions about cost, efficiency, and durability. The sheer amount of surfaces each country devotes to roadways is enormous. Allowing this space to double as a solar farm could have very positive implications in the battle to put a halt to climate change.
They estimate that their panels, if used in lieu of existing U.S. roads and walkways, could produce more than three times the electricity used in the United States. Besides, they say their panels could charge electric vehicles, first on solar parking lots. With enough solar highways and cars with the right equipment (to pick up energy from induction plates in the road) they might even be able to charge vehicles while moving.
“Aside from road dust, particularly black tire dust and diesel exhaust, which will quickly cover
a portion of each panel, the continuous traffic covering panels will reduce their solar output,” says Jacobson, adding they’ll likely suffer more wear and tear and need more repairs than other solar panels.
Despite high costs, company chairman Peter Harrop says solar roads might work in places that
are putting down roads for the first time. “They need early technology adopters like China that want
to leapfrog in development.”
13. In line 2, the author uses the expression “That’s not all” to indicate that?
A. France and the Netherlands aren’t the only ones who have integrated solar roads
B. Charge electric vehicles, first on solar parking lots
C. The Netherlands was the only country involved
D. France and the Netherlands worked together
E. He has no further examples
14. The word “proponents” in line 5 refers to ….
A. foe
B. fellow
C. enemies
D. detractor
E. advocates
15. According to the text, what would happen if all US roadways and sidewalks became solar?
A. The US would triple its electricity production
B. They might even be able to charge vehicles while moving.
C. The US would charge customers triple to use the road systems
D. American electricity companies would lose 33% of their profits
E. Americans would use three times as much electricity as they do today
KUNCI JAWABAN DAN PEMBAHASAN
1. Jawaban C Factors contributing to the growth of Los Angeles
Pembahasan
Key word : A number of circumstances contributed to the meteoric rise of Los Angeles.
Bacaan tersebut jelas berisi tentang faktor yang mendorong pertumbuhan penduduk di Los Angeles.
2. Jawaban C (new economic conditions)
Pembahasan
Key word : it had ten gient metropolises; the newer ones experienced remarkable growth, which
reflected basic changes in the economy. Pada paragraf pertama diungkapkan bahwa pertumbuhan
penduduk yang pesat mencerminkan perubahan mendasar pada bidang ekonomi.
3. Jawaban B (construction of an aqueduct)
Pembahasan
Key word : constructing a 225-mile aqueduct, completed in 1913, to tap the water of the
Owens River. The city had a superb natural harbor, as well as excellent rail connections.
Dari kata kunci bisa disimpulkan bahwa yang membuat Los Angeles berkembang adalah
adanya terowongan air (aqueduct).
4. Jawaban A (rapid)
Pembahasan
Key word : a number of circumstances contributed to the meteoric rise Los Angeles
Kata meteoric memiliki arti ‘sangat cepat’. Sementara itu, pilihan jawaban lainnya berarti
pesat (rapid), terkenal (famous), controversial (controversial), menurut metode (methodical).
5. Jawaban B region’s climate and good weather
Pembahasan Menurut teks, kesuksesan awal industri film Hollywood sudah jatuh tempo sebagian
besar ke…. Key word : The climate made it possible to shoot motion pictures year-round; hence
Hollywood. Dari kata kunci jelas bahwa iklim di LA membuat industry film Hollywood
sukses. Lihat baris 10-11.
6. Jawaban C (public transportation)
Pembahasan
Key word : its distinctive sptial organization depended on widespread private ownership of
automobiles. Dari kata kunci jelas bahwa yang berhubungan dengan spatial organization
adalah automobiles, jawaban yang paling sesuai adalah public transportation.
7. Jawaban C (water)
Pembahasan
Key word : to obtain it by constructing a 225-mile aqueduct
Kata it mengacu pada water. Lihat baris 7-8.
8. Jawaban B (oil refining)
Pembahasan
Key word : the demand for petroleum to fuel gasoline engines led to the opening of the
Southern California oil fields, and made Los Angeles North America’s greatest refining
center. Dari kata kunci bisa disimpulkan bahwa dengan dibukanya kilang minyak maka
penduduknya pasti kebanyakan bekerja di tempat tersebut.
9. Jawaban A (as fast as)
Pembahasan
Key word : the downtown business district did not grow apace with the city as a whole.
Frasa apace with memiliki arti ‘pesat’. Sementara itu masing-masing pilihan jawaban lainnya
berarti baru (anew with), terpisah dari (apart from), secepat (as fast as), dan di tengah (at the
middle of). Jadi jawaban yang paling sesuai adalah as fast as.
10. Jawaban E (an increase in the use of gasoline engines in North America)
Pembahasan
Key word : the demand for petroleum to fuel gasoline engines led to the opening of the
Southern California oil fields. Dari kata kunci disimpulkan bahwa tingginya permintaan
terhadap bahan bakar (dari daerah lain) menyebabkan eksploitasi wilayah California selatan.
11. Jawaban E
Pembahasan : Artikel di atas membahas tentang bagaimana kacaunya kehidupan sehari-hari
jika tidak ada konsensus tentang pengukuran waktu yang disepakati bersama.
12. Jawaban B People’s agreement on the measurement of time.
Pembahasan :
Kata “tradition” mengacu pada 2 hal utama, yaitu sistem kerja pergudangan dan toleransi
selebrasi antar-kehidupan bertetangga, yang tertera dalam kalimat “people have been in
rough agreement with their neighbors as to the time of day” sehingga bisa disimpulkan kata
“tradition” mengacu pada kesepakatan tentang pengukuran waktu. A Ritual, the performance
of ceremonial acts prescribed by tradition or by sacerdotal decre
13. Jawaban A
Pembahasan : karena disebutkan bahwa negara yang terintegrasi dengan solar roads bukan
hanya Perancis dan Belanda saja.
14. Jawaban E karena “proponents” adalah pihak yang berdebat untuk memperjuangkan sebuah
kasus layaknya seorang advokat.
15. Jawaban A
Pembahasan : merupakan jawaban yang paling tepat karena berdasarkan estimasi, jika panel
solar digunakan di jalanan AS, maka kelistrikan yang diperlukan mencapai tiga kali lipat.
Demikian tadi ulasan mengenai soal reading comprehension SMA kelas 12. Semoga bisa membantu
adik-adik semua yang sedang mempersiapkan diri untuk ujian.
Wassalamaulaikum warrahmatullahiwabarrakatuh.
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