Soal Ujian Bahasa Inggris Kelas XI Sem II/Genap 2025

The school held a "Clean Up Our School Day" event. Students worked together to pick up trash in the schoolyard, clean the classrooms, and plant some trees in the garden. Many students felt happy and refreshed after the activity.

 

What was the main activity held by the school?

• A tree planting competition

• A classroom decoration contest

• A "Clean Up Our School Day" event

• A school garden competition

• A recycling campaign

Air pollution in big cities is becoming a serious concern. It is caused by vehicle emissions, industrial waste, and the burning of garbage. This polluted air can lead to respiratory problems and other health issues for the residents.

 

According to the text, what is one of the main causes of air pollution in big cities?

• Planting many trees

• Cleaning the streets regularly

• Vehicle emissions

• Having large green spaces

• Using public transportation more often

The government encourages people to reduce, reuse, and recycle waste. Reducing means using less of something, reusing means using something again for a different purpose, and recycling means processing waste materials to make new products.

 

What does "reusing" mean according to the text?

• Throwing away old items properly

• Processing waste to create new items

• Using less of a particular product

• Using something again for a different purpose

• Buying new products instead of old ones

Many diseases, such as diarrhea and dengue fever, can spread easily in an unclean environment. Maintaining good hygiene, like washing hands regularly and keeping our surroundings clean, is crucial to prevent these illnesses.

 

Why is maintaining good hygiene important?

• To make our houses look beautiful

• To get praise from other people

• To prevent the spread of diseases

• To save money on cleaning products

• To make our neighbors jealous

A healthy environment not only benefits our physical health but also our mental well-being. Spending time in nature and having clean surroundings can reduce stress and improve our mood.

 

What is one of the benefits of having a healthy environment for our mental well-being?

• It makes us more popular.

• It increases our financial wealth.

• It can reduce stress and improve our mood.

• It guarantees us a good job.

• It makes us better athletes

Global warming is a significant threat to our planet. It is caused by the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, which trap heat and lead to rising global temperatures.

What is the primary cause of global warming mentioned in the text?

• Deforestation

• Increased rainfall

• The decrease of oxygen levels

• The increase of greenhouse gases

• Volcanic eruptions

  Sustainable living involves making choices that meet our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This includes conserving resources and protecting the environment.

 

What is the main idea of sustainable living?

• Using up all the resources we have now.

• Ignoring the needs of future generations.

• Making choices that don't harm future generations.

• Focusing only on economic growth.

• Avoiding any kind of development.

  The local community organized a campaign to save the nearby river. Volunteers cleaned up the riverbanks, educated people about not throwing trash into the river, and planted vegetation along the banks to prevent erosion.

What was one of the actions taken by the local community to save the river?

• Building a factory near the river.

• Organizing a fishing competition.

• Cleaning up the riverbanks.

• Using the river for transportation only.

• Ignoringthepollutionintheriver

  Water conservation is essential, especially in areas that experience drought. Simple actions like fixing leaky faucets, taking shorter showers, and watering plants efficiently can make a big difference.

 

According to the text, what is one simple action to conserve water?

• Washing the car every day.

• Taking very long baths.

• Fixing leaky faucets.

• Using a lot of water for gardening.

• Leaving the tap running while brushing teeth

Protecting forests is vital because they play a crucial role in absorbing carbon dioxide, producing oxygen, and providing habitats for many plant and animal species. Deforestation can lead to climate change and loss of biodiversity.

 

Why is protecting forests considered vital?

• Because they are good sources of timber for furniture.

• Because they attract many tourists.

• Because they absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen.

• Because they are easy to convert into agricultural land.

• Because they prevent the development of cities