Ujian Akhir Semester Bahasa Inggris

Text 1. The following text is for questions no. 1 – 4

Dear Juliana

How are you? Hope everything is okay with you. I’m all right here. We are going to have the national examination, aren’t we? Are you well prepared for it? Well, to be honest, I just have some difficulties in preparing for it, especially in science. There are extra lessons in my school and I take them all. But, I feel that they don’t help. I’m still confused in solving mathematic problems. I’m just worried that I fail the national examination. Do you have any suggestion for me? I really appreciate your help. Please reply it soon.

Your friend, Wulandari

What is being conveyed in the letter?

• Asking a friend to teach mathematics

• Preparing for the national exam

• Asking a friend's advice to solve a problem

• Providing a solution to a friend

• Attending additional lessons at school

"I am still confused in solving math problems." The underlined word means ...

• unable to read quickly

• unable to think clearly

• unable to behave politely

• unable to perform well

• unable to speak fluently

"I am just worried that I will fail the national exam." The antonym of the underlined word is ...

• to raise

• to underestimate

• to predict

• success

• to achieve

Why is Wulandari worried that she might fail the national exam?

• There are additional lessons at Juliana's school

• She will soon face the national exam

• She is confused in solving math problems

• All her friends are already prepared

• She appreciates Juliana's help

Text 2 The following text is for questions no 5 – 11
            Gelatin is a protein substance that comes from the skins and bones of animals. Most people know it as the substance used to make a jellylike salad or dessert. Not only is it useful in making these foods, but it is also beneficial to the consumer because of its high protein content. Gelatin is also commonly used in the photographic industry and in making medicinal capsules.
            The process for producing gelatin is a long and complex one. In the processing of gelatin made from bones, which varies slightly from that of gelatin make from skin, the grease first must be eliminated. Then, the bones are soaked in a solution of hydrochloric acid in order to rid them of minerals and are washed several ties in water. Next, the bones are placed in distilled water, heated to over 90oF for a few hours, placed in fresh distilled water, and then heated again at a little over 100oF. A fluid forms from  this  heating,  and  it  is  concentrated, chilled,  and  sliced. Finally, it is dried and ground. In its final form, gelatin is white, tasteless, and odorless.

5.The text above discusses about ...

• the process of making gelatin.

• the benefits of minerals.

• the use of bones.

• protein food.

• gelatin products.

"..... the first fat must be removed." (Paragraph 2) What does the underlined word mean?

• fat

• waste

• acid

• mineral

• protein

Which statement is true?

• The chemicals used in the production of gelatin come from the surface of bones by rinsing them with water.

• Gelatin made from skin is produced in the same way as that made from bones.

• When gelatin is dried, it is in powder form.

• Fat may not help in the production of gelatin.

• A liquid is not formed from this heating.

"Next, the bone is placed in distilled water, ....." (Paragraph 2). The word "distilled" has a meaning that is close to ...

• hot

• cold

• purified

• boiled

• many

What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

• The final form of gelatin is white and odorless

• Gelatin can only be produced in distilled water

• Producing gelatin is not a simple job

• Producing gelatin requires a lot of clean water

• Gelatin can

From the text, we know that …

• we can easily produce gelatin at home

• gelatin can only be used in the photography industry

• it is necessary to add minerals to gelatin

• fat helps in the process of making gelatin

• gelatin is a good food because of its high protein content