reading comprehension test

Teks untuk soal 1–5:

"Many students prefer studying in the library because it provides a quiet environment. However, some students argue that studying at home is more effective since they can feel more comfortable and relaxed. Both methods have advantages, and it depends on personal learning styles."

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Students should study in the library only

• Studying at home is always better

• Learning places depend on teachers

• Different study places have their own benefits

• Students must follow rules at school

Teks untuk soal 1–5:

"Many students prefer studying in the library because it provides a quiet environment. However, some students argue that studying at home is more effective since they can feel more comfortable and relaxed. Both methods have advantages, and it depends on personal learning styles."

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an advantage of studying at home?

• Comfort

• Relaxation

• Silence

• Personal preference

• Familiarity

Teks untuk soal 1–5:

"Many students prefer studying in the library because it provides a quiet environment. However, some students argue that studying at home is more effective since they can feel more comfortable and relaxed. Both methods have advantages, and it depends on personal learning styles."

The word 'argue' in the second sentence is similar in meaning to...

• Suggest

• Disagree

• Claim

• Accept

• Decide

Teks untuk soal 1–5:

"Many students prefer studying in the library because it provides a quiet environment. However, some students argue that studying at home is more effective since they can feel more comfortable and relaxed. Both methods have advantages, and it depends on personal learning styles."

According to the text, the effectiveness of study depends on...

• Teachers' advice

• Learning styles

• School rules

• Family background

• Time schedule

Teks untuk soal 1–5:

"Many students prefer studying in the library because it provides a quiet environment. However, some students argue that studying at home is more effective since they can feel more comfortable and relaxed. Both methods have advantages, and it depends on personal learning styles."

Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?

• Studying in the library is always better

• All students like studying at home

• Students never study at home

• Location effectiveness may differ for each student

• The library is a noisy place

Teks untuk soal 6–10:

"Global warming refers to the long-term increase of Earth’s average surface temperature. One major cause of global warming is the excessive release of greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide, from human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation."

The main idea of the passage is...

• Global warming and its main cause

• The use of fossil fuels in daily life

• Plants that absorb carbon dioxide

• Positive effects of global warming

• The natural cycle of the Earth's climate

Teks 2 untuk soal 6–10:

"Global warming refers to the long-term increase of Earth’s average surface temperature. One major cause of global warming is the excessive release of greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide, from human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation."

The word 'excessive' in the passage is closest in meaning to...

• Dangerous

• Important

• Too much

• Safe

• Normal

Teks 2 untuk soal 6–10:

"Global warming refers to the long-term increase of Earth’s average surface temperature. One major cause of global warming is the excessive release of greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide, from human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation."

Which activity contributes to global warming?

• Recycling materials

• Burning fossil fuels

• Saving energy

• Planting more trees

• Conserving resources

Teks 2 untuk soal 6–10:

"Global warming refers to the long-term increase of Earth’s average surface temperature. One major cause of global warming is the excessive release of greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide, from human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation."

According to the text, carbon dioxide is...

• Not related to human activity

• The only greenhouse gas

• One of the major greenhouse gases

• More useful than harmful

• The safest emission for the Earth

Teks 2 untuk soal 6–10:

"Global warming refers to the long-term increase of Earth’s average surface temperature. One major cause of global warming is the excessive release of greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide, from human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation."

Conclusion from the passage:

• Humans cannot affect climate

• Warming only happens naturally

• Human activity contributes to warming

• Climate never changes

• Fossil fuels are harmless