LATIHAN SOAL TKA (PART 2) NO 1-10

Which of the following outlines shows the correct main points of the story?

• Toba’s poverty - Catching a fish - Marriage and a promise - Birth of Samosir - Toba breaks the promise - Lake Toba is formed.

• A cursed woman - Toba’s fishing trip - Samosir’s birth - Samosir’s appetite - Toba’s regret - The formation of the island.

• Toba catches the fish - The fish turns into a woman - Toba marries her - The son misbehaves - Toba reveals the secret - They live happily ever after.

• Toba’s life - The King’s daughter - Two rivals - The test of the gifts - The winner is chosen - The loser’s attack.

• Samosir’s birth - His laziness - Toba’s meal is eaten - Toba’s curse - The flood - Samosir becomes an island.

Teks 1: The Legend of Danau Toba (Narrative Text) The following text is for question number 1 to 5. A long time ago in North Sumatra, there lived a young farmer named Toba. He was very poor and often fished in a local river to find food. One day, he caught a very large, beautiful golden fish. As he held it, the fish suddenly turned into a stunning woman. The woman told Toba that she was cursed and begged him not to tell anyone that she had once been a fish. Toba agreed and, captivated by her beauty, he asked her to marry him. She accepted, but on one condition: Toba must never, under any circumstances, reveal her origin. They married and soon had a son named Samosir. Samosir was an unusual boy. He was extremely lazy and had a vast appetite. One afternoon, Toba asked Samosir to bring his lunch to him in the field. Samosir was late and, worse, he ate half of his father’s meal before arriving. Toba, tired and hungry, lost his temper. "You miserable child!" Toba yelled, "You act just like your mother, the fish!" The moment the words left his mouth, a massive explosion of thunder shook the land. Toba’s wife, hurt and angered by his broken promise, took Samosir and vanished. From the ground where they stood, water gushed out violently, flooding the entire valley and forming a massive lake, which is now known as Lake Toba. Samosir stood on a small piece of land that became Samosir Island.

What was the single most critical condition for the woman to marry Toba?

• Toba had to promise to feed her well.

• Toba had to be rich and respected.

• Toba had to promise never to fish again.

• Toba must never disclose her true origin as a fish.

• Toba had to accept Samosir’s vast appetite.

Teks 1: The Legend of Danau Toba (Narrative Text) The following text is for question number 1 to 5. A long time ago in North Sumatra, there lived a young farmer named Toba. He was very poor and often fished in a local river to find food. One day, he caught a very large, beautiful golden fish. As he held it, the fish suddenly turned into a stunning woman. The woman told Toba that she was cursed and begged him not to tell anyone that she had once been a fish. Toba agreed and, captivated by her beauty, he asked her to marry him. She accepted, but on one condition: Toba must never, under any circumstances, reveal her origin. They married and soon had a son named Samosir. Samosir was an unusual boy. He was extremely lazy and had a vast appetite. One afternoon, Toba asked Samosir to bring his lunch to him in the field. Samosir was late and, worse, he ate half of his father’s meal before arriving. Toba, tired and hungry, lost his temper. "You miserable child!" Toba yelled, "You act just like your mother, the fish!" The moment the words left his mouth, a massive explosion of thunder shook the land. Toba’s wife, hurt and angered by his broken promise, took Samosir and vanished. From the ground where they stood, water gushed out violently, flooding the entire valley and forming a massive lake, which is now known as Lake Toba. Samosir stood on a small piece of land that became Samosir Island.

What was the immediate cause of Toba finally breaking his promise?

• The woman revealed her true identity to their son.

• Toba was annoyed by Samosir’s lazy behavior.

• Toba was extremely tired and hungry, and Samosir ate his meal.

• The woman left him and took their son away.

• Toba decided he did not want to be married to a cursed woman.

Teks 1: The Legend of Danau Toba (Narrative Text) The following text is for question number 1 to 5. A long time ago in North Sumatra, there lived a young farmer named Toba. He was very poor and often fished in a local river to find food. One day, he caught a very large, beautiful golden fish. As he held it, the fish suddenly turned into a stunning woman. The woman told Toba that she was cursed and begged him not to tell anyone that she had once been a fish. Toba agreed and, captivated by her beauty, he asked her to marry him. She accepted, but on one condition: Toba must never, under any circumstances, reveal her origin. They married and soon had a son named Samosir. Samosir was an unusual boy. He was extremely lazy and had a vast appetite. One afternoon, Toba asked Samosir to bring his lunch to him in the field. Samosir was late and, worse, he ate half of his father’s meal before arriving. Toba, tired and hungry, lost his temper. "You miserable child!" Toba yelled, "You act just like your mother, the fish!" The moment the words left his mouth, a massive explosion of thunder shook the land. Toba’s wife, hurt and angered by his broken promise, took Samosir and vanished. From the ground where they stood, water gushed out violently, flooding the entire valley and forming a massive lake, which is now known as Lake Toba. Samosir stood on a small piece of land that became Samosir Island.

The word "gushed" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to:

• trickled slowly.

• flowed with a sudden surge.

• evaporated rapidly.

• froze instantly.

• settled calmly.

Teks 1: The Legend of Danau Toba (Narrative Text) The following text is for question number 1 to 5. A long time ago in North Sumatra, there lived a young farmer named Toba. He was very poor and often fished in a local river to find food. One day, he caught a very large, beautiful golden fish. As he held it, the fish suddenly turned into a stunning woman. The woman told Toba that she was cursed and begged him not to tell anyone that she had once been a fish. Toba agreed and, captivated by her beauty, he asked her to marry him. She accepted, but on one condition: Toba must never, under any circumstances, reveal her origin. They married and soon had a son named Samosir. Samosir was an unusual boy. He was extremely lazy and had a vast appetite. One afternoon, Toba asked Samosir to bring his lunch to him in the field. Samosir was late and, worse, he ate half of his father’s meal before arriving. Toba, tired and hungry, lost his temper. "You miserable child!" Toba yelled, "You act just like your mother, the fish!" The moment the words left his mouth, a massive explosion of thunder shook the land. Toba’s wife, hurt and angered by his broken promise, took Samosir and vanished. From the ground where they stood, water gushed out violently, flooding the entire valley and forming a massive lake, which is now known as Lake Toba. Samosir stood on a small piece of land that became Samosir Island.

The primary purpose of this narrative text is to:

• teach readers about the importance of keeping promises.

• warn parents about the dangers of losing their temper.

• explain the origins of Lake Toba and Samosir Island.

• compare the lives of poor farmers and noble women.

• describe the geography of North Sumatra.

Teks 2: The Future of Urban Mobility (Analytical Exposition) The following text is for question number 6 to 10. The global trend towards urbanization is placing unprecedented pressure on city infrastructure, making traditional models of private car ownership unsustainable. Consequently, the focus has shifted to micro-mobility solutions, particularly electric scooters (e-scooters) and shared bicycles. These services are lauded for their potential to bridge the "last-mile" gap—the distance between a transit hub and the final destination—and to reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions. However, the rapid deployment of shared micro-mobility devices has introduced significant regulatory challenges. Cities struggle with issues of safety, sidewalk obstruction, and equitable access. Without clear zoning and speed limits, e-scooters often pose a hazard to pedestrians, particularly those with disabilities. Furthermore, the practice of "dockless" parking, where users leave the devices anywhere, creates clutter and accessibility problems, threatening to turn public spaces into unregulated equipment depots. To fully realize the environmental and convenience benefits of micro-mobility, cities must implement smart, integrated policies. This includes creating dedicated lanes, establishing designated parking areas, and developing data-sharing partnerships with operators to manage fleet distribution efficiently. Only through proactive governance can micro-mobility evolve from a disorganized novelty into a genuinely sustainable and safe component of urban transportation.

What is the main idea of the first paragraph?

• Private car ownership is the best option for sustainable cities.

• Urbanization only causes problems for traffic congestion.

• Micro-mobility solutions are emerging as a way to solve urban traffic and connectivity issues.

• E-scooters are more popular than shared bicycles in most cities.

• The 'last-mile' gap is the greatest problem facing public transit systems.

Teks 2: The Future of Urban Mobility (Analytical Exposition) The following text is for question number 6 to 10. The global trend towards urbanization is placing unprecedented pressure on city infrastructure, making traditional models of private car ownership unsustainable. Consequently, the focus has shifted to micro-mobility solutions, particularly electric scooters (e-scooters) and shared bicycles. These services are lauded for their potential to bridge the "last-mile" gap—the distance between a transit hub and the final destination—and to reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions. However, the rapid deployment of shared micro-mobility devices has introduced significant regulatory challenges. Cities struggle with issues of safety, sidewalk obstruction, and equitable access. Without clear zoning and speed limits, e-scooters often pose a hazard to pedestrians, particularly those with disabilities. Furthermore, the practice of "dockless" parking, where users leave the devices anywhere, creates clutter and accessibility problems, threatening to turn public spaces into unregulated equipment depots. To fully realize the environmental and convenience benefits of micro-mobility, cities must implement smart, integrated policies. This includes creating dedicated lanes, establishing designated parking areas, and developing data-sharing partnerships with operators to manage fleet distribution efficiently. Only through proactive governance can micro-mobility evolve from a disorganized novelty into a genuinely sustainable and safe component of urban transportation.

The phrase "unprecedented pressure" (paragraph 1) implies that the stress on city infrastructure is:

• easily manageable.

• limited to developing countries.

• unlike anything experienced before.

• predicted to decrease soon.

• caused only by private car owners.

Teks 2: The Future of Urban Mobility (Analytical Exposition) The following text is for question number 6 to 10. The global trend towards urbanization is placing unprecedented pressure on city infrastructure, making traditional models of private car ownership unsustainable. Consequently, the focus has shifted to micro-mobility solutions, particularly electric scooters (e-scooters) and shared bicycles. These services are lauded for their potential to bridge the "last-mile" gap—the distance between a transit hub and the final destination—and to reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions. However, the rapid deployment of shared micro-mobility devices has introduced significant regulatory challenges. Cities struggle with issues of safety, sidewalk obstruction, and equitable access. Without clear zoning and speed limits, e-scooters often pose a hazard to pedestrians, particularly those with disabilities. Furthermore, the practice of "dockless" parking, where users leave the devices anywhere, creates clutter and accessibility problems, threatening to turn public spaces into unregulated equipment depots. To fully realize the environmental and convenience benefits of micro-mobility, cities must implement smart, integrated policies. This includes creating dedicated lanes, establishing designated parking areas, and developing data-sharing partnerships with operators to manage fleet distribution efficiently. Only through proactive governance can micro-mobility evolve from a disorganized novelty into a genuinely sustainable and safe component of urban transportation.

What is the primary positive role of micro-mobility solutions mentioned by the author?

• Replacing all forms of public transportation.

• Eliminating the need for pedestrian walkways.

• Bridging the gap between transit hubs and final destinations.

• Increasing the number of private cars in the city center.

• Solving the issue of sidewalk obstruction entirely.

Teks 2: The Future of Urban Mobility (Analytical Exposition) The following text is for question number 6 to 10. The global trend towards urbanization is placing unprecedented pressure on city infrastructure, making traditional models of private car ownership unsustainable. Consequently, the focus has shifted to micro-mobility solutions, particularly electric scooters (e-scooters) and shared bicycles. These services are lauded for their potential to bridge the "last-mile" gap—the distance between a transit hub and the final destination—and to reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions. However, the rapid deployment of shared micro-mobility devices has introduced significant regulatory challenges. Cities struggle with issues of safety, sidewalk obstruction, and equitable access. Without clear zoning and speed limits, e-scooters often pose a hazard to pedestrians, particularly those with disabilities. Furthermore, the practice of "dockless" parking, where users leave the devices anywhere, creates clutter and accessibility problems, threatening to turn public spaces into unregulated equipment depots. To fully realize the environmental and convenience benefits of micro-mobility, cities must implement smart, integrated policies. This includes creating dedicated lanes, establishing designated parking areas, and developing data-sharing partnerships with operators to manage fleet distribution efficiently. Only through proactive governance can micro-mobility evolve from a disorganized novelty into a genuinely sustainable and safe component of urban transportation.

Which regulatory challenges are associated with the rapid deployment of micro-mobility devices? (More than one answer is correct. Choose every correct answer!)

• Cities have to deal with accidents due to a lack of speed limits.

• Micro-mobility is too expensive for most urban residents.

• Dockless parking creates clutter and accessibility problems on sidewalks.

• Operators refuse to share data with local governments.

• The devices often pose a hazard to vulnerable pedestrians.

Teks 2: The Future of Urban Mobility (Analytical Exposition) The following text is for question number 6 to 10. The global trend towards urbanization is placing unprecedented pressure on city infrastructure, making traditional models of private car ownership unsustainable. Consequently, the focus has shifted to micro-mobility solutions, particularly electric scooters (e-scooters) and shared bicycles. These services are lauded for their potential to bridge the "last-mile" gap—the distance between a transit hub and the final destination—and to reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions. However, the rapid deployment of shared micro-mobility devices has introduced significant regulatory challenges. Cities struggle with issues of safety, sidewalk obstruction, and equitable access. Without clear zoning and speed limits, e-scooters often pose a hazard to pedestrians, particularly those with disabilities. Furthermore, the practice of "dockless" parking, where users leave the devices anywhere, creates clutter and accessibility problems, threatening to turn public spaces into unregulated equipment depots. To fully realize the environmental and convenience benefits of micro-mobility, cities must implement smart, integrated policies. This includes creating dedicated lanes, establishing designated parking areas, and developing data-sharing partnerships with operators to manage fleet distribution efficiently. Only through proactive governance can micro-mobility evolve from a disorganized novelty into a genuinely sustainable and safe component of urban transportation.

The author suggests that to fully benefit from micro-mobility, cities must adopt which strategies? (More than one answer is correct. Choose every correct answer!)

• Ban all dockless micro-mobility services immediately.

• Create dedicated lanes for e-scooters and bicycles.

• Implement data-sharing partnerships with operators.

• Eliminate public transit to prioritize micro-mobility.

• Establish designated parking areas to reduce clutter.