Contoh Soal Literasi Bahasa Inggris UTBK #11

Why does the poster start the discussion?

• To explore ways to support his son's decision while maintaining the family business

• To find ways to convince his son to take over the family business instead of starting his own

• To express frustration and seek validation for his hard work in building the family business

• To get opinions on how to preserve family unity while addressing his son's desire for independence

• To seek advice on how to manage the conflict between his expectations and his son's ambition

Who is completely against Fredericksen's son's ambition?

• Fredericksen

• Ellie

• Carl

• Russel

• Jason

Why does Jason suggest letting Fredericksen's son start his own business?

• Because it will help him realize that the family business is his only option.

• Because it will make the son more likely to stay in the family business

• Because the father should stop controlling every decision his son makes

• Because the son's failure will teach him not to pursue his own ambitions again

• Because it will allow him to prove his independence and gain important life lessons

Who makes irrelevant comments in the thread?

• Fredericksen

• Ellie

• Carl

• Meimei

• Jason

How many participants show that they have similar experiences with Fredericksen's son? (number only)

What is most likely discussed in the paragraph preceding Text 1?

• The ban on the sale of iPhone 16

• Indonesia's TKDN policy and regulations

• The government's efforts to protect local industry

• The recent approval of the iPhone 16 for sale in Indonesia

• Indonesia's regulations surrounding foreign investment in the tech industry

Which statement best describes the relation between both texts?

• Text 1 focuses on the economic impact of banning foreign smartphones, while Text 2 discusses how Indonesia plans to improve its domestic tech industry.

• Text 1 outlines Indonesia's regulatory actions against iPhone 16 and Google Pixel, while Text 2 offers a critical perspective on the enforcement of these regulations.

• Text 1 describes Indonesia's bans on iPhone 16 and Google Pixel, while Text 2 focuses on Apple's strategy to avoid regulatory compliance.

• Text 1 details Indonesia's enforcement of local content rules for tech imports, while Text 2 examines the long-term effects of Indonesia's trade protectionism on global smartphone sales.

• Text 1 focuses on Apple's engagement with Indonesia, while Text 2 emphasizes the challenges of enforcing strict regulations on foreign tech companies.

What might happen if someone buys an unauthorized iPhone 16 in Indonesia, but it is not detected by the authorities?

• The buyer could continue using the iPhone without any legal issues.

• The iPhone could become unusable if the authorities later block its IMEI.

• The buyer would be legally allowed to register the phone with the government.

• The phone would automatically meet Indonesia's TKDN requirements without any action needed.

• The buyer would face immediate fines even if the phone is undetected by the authorities.

In Text 2, it is mentioned that Indonesia has strict local production requirements and the need to attract foreign investment. What does it imply?

• Indonesia should focus on limiting foreign investment to strengthen local industries.

• Indonesia's economy may benefit more from foreign investment than from local industries.

• Indonesia's economy will only grow if it forces foreign companies to produce locally.

• Foreign companies are more likely to invest in Indonesia if Indonesia removes its investment regulations entirely.

• Indonesia will be struggling to attract foreign investors in large numbers due to regulatory challenges.

"This would involve improving logistics. ..." (Text 2, paragraph 2) What does 'this' pronoun refer to?

• Continuing strict local production requirements

• Investment of foreign companies in Indonesia

• Indonesia's strict local production requirements

• Efforts to make Indonesia more appealing to foreign investment

• Forcing foreign companies to meet local production requirements