Direction : Read the passage. Then answer the question below!
This text is for Question 1 to 4
Integrated Pest Management
There is no best way to deal with pests in agriculture. Pesticides which are commonly used may cause many problems. I think combining different management operations is the most effective way to control pests.Firstly, the chemicals in the pesticides may build up as residues in the environment and in the soil which absorbs the chemicals. This reduces the quality of farm product.
Secondly, pests can gradually become resistant to pesticides. This means that newer and stronger ones have to be developed.
Lastly, some pesticides affect non target plants and animals such as fish and bees. This affects the ecology and environment as well.
So, understanding of ecology of an area helps a lot in pest control. Pesticides should be chosen and applied carefully so that they don't affect the ecological balance and environment.
Therefore, integrated pest management is a safe and more effective option to fight pest in agriculture and livestock.
(Bahasa Inggris UAN SMA 2010)
1. Which of the following is not directly affected by pesticides used?A. Plants D. Environment.
B. Ecology E. Human Beings
C. Animals.
2. What can you say about paragraph two and four?
A. The fourth paragraph supports the idea stated in paragraph two.
B. Both paragraphs tell about the disadvantages of using pesticides.
C. Both paragraphs tell about how pesticides affect the quality of farm products.
D. The statement in paragraph is contrary to the statement in paragraph four.
E. The second paragraph tells about the effects of using pesticides on animals mentioned in paragraph four.
3. One of the disadvantages of using chemical pesticides is …
A. killing fish and bees.
B. increasing crops productivity.
C. creating balanced ecosystem.
D. causing the pests to become inactive
E. helping reduce pollutants in the environment.
4. Secondly, pests can gradually become resistant to pesticides. (paragraph 3) . The word resistant in the sentence above means …
A. weak D. unaffected
B. fragile E. unbalanced
C. damage
This text is for Question 5 to 6
Boarding school education
While many parents send their children to public schools, while others choose boarding school education. They prefer their children to be educated there for several reasons.
At an early age interacting and communicating with people is very important for a child’s personal life and can be especially helpful for his/her future. In a bording school, shy children can take advantage of interaction through communal activities such as arts, sports, and music that allow the children to demonstrate and develop specialized skills in their free time.
Furthermore, the structured way of life and strict rules at the boarding school may help student get used to a well-ordered way of life. The manners and social skill will help them become more responsible and confident, to develop their talents in leadership. Professionally trained teachers and educators at a boarding school can offer excellent education without the parent’s constant supervision.
In conclusion, boarding schools allow students to interact communally and to do positive activities. Beside they also build student’s characters.
(Bahasa Inggris UAN SMA 2012)
5. According to the text, the weakness of boarding school is….A. It provides excellent education.
B. It is inappropriate for dependent student.
C. It can help the learners develop their talents.
D. It makes the learners more responsible and confident.
E. It helps the student develop their talent in leadership.
6. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?
A. Boarding school teaches students to interact with people.
B. Boarding school prepares student’s future.
C. Boarding school teaches students about social skills
D. Boarding school has come professional teachers.
E. Boarding school teaches students to be disciplined.
This text is for Question 7 to 9
Anybody who is over the age of six knows that there is nowhere safe for skateboarder to skate. This prevents young people from enjoying an active, energetic and adventurous pastime.
Just watch a local street for a short while and note the steady stream of skaters speeding up and down the footpaths. Toddlers can be trampled on and old ladies can be knocked down as they struggle home carrying their cat food from supermarkets.
Skateboarding is a serious sport that improves young people’s health. It increases fitness, improves balance and strengthens the joints in knees and ankles. Although it appears to be a solo sport, when groups practice together and compete to perform stunts or run they form firm friendships. Yong people should be prevented from becoming overweight conch potatoes. If they are actively involved in sakting, they do not smoke take drugs or break laws for fun.
Kids will always seek thrills and excitement. They need to practice their 180s, 360 and Ollie’s free from restrictions. We must build skate parks in the suburbs so that streets are safe for small children and senior citizens and sakters have spaces where they can race, chase, speed, and soar towards the sun.
(Bahasa Inggris UAN SMA 2011)
7. Where do the kids usually ride their skateboard?A. In the main roads and foot paths
B. In front of the supermarket
C. In fornt of their home
D. In the suburbs
E. In the park
8. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
A. There is no safe place for skateboarders
B. Kids seek and excitement in skate
C. The goodness of skateboarding
D. The skateboarding is a serious sport.
E. How to prevent overweight by skateboarding.
9. The writer’s purpose in writing the text is……..
A. To invite the local teenagers to skate in a park built specifically for skaters.
B. To convince the readers that they need a safe place for skaters to skate.
C. To provoke youngsters into the local government policy
D. To promote the writer’s business of skateboarding class.
E. To inform parents about the goodness of skateboarding
10. Streets are safe for small children and senior citizens. (last paragraph)
The word senior citizens in the sentence above means …
A. High official.
B. Old person
C. Officer
D. President
E. Director
This text is for Question 11 to 13
Faster planes and cheaper flights are making it easier than ever before for people to travel. In the most developed societies, visiting exotic places is a sought-after status symbol. The tourism industries of both developed and developing countries have recognized this fact and are learning to take advantage of it.
There are, however, some problems associated with this new industry. Firstly, there is the increasing crime rate. Some local’s tourists as an easy prey because not only are they in unfamiliar territory and therefore less able to take care of themselves, but also they carry visible items of wealth, such as cameras and jewelry which can be disposed of quickly for profit.
Another major problem is health. With greater mobility comes greater danger of spreading contagious diseases around the world. One carrier returning home could easily start an epidemic before their illness was diagnosed. Moreover, the emergence of many diseases which resist antibiotics is causing scientists to be increasingly concerned about this issue.
Also to be considered is natural environment, which can be seriously threatened by too many visitors. Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, for example, is in danger of being destroyed by tourist and there are plans to restrict visitors to some of the more delicate coral cays.
There are just three of the reasons why any country should be wary of committing it self to an extensive tourism development program.
(Bahasa Inggris UAN SMA 2013)
11. Why the natural environment become one of the serious problem does associated with the faster planes all cheaper flight? Because…..
A. It easily started an epidemic before their illness was diagnosed
B. It can be destroyed by too many visitors
C. The health problem will increase
D. They carry visible items of wealth
E. It can increase crime rate
12. Why is the crime rate increasing due to the new industry?
A. Some tourists carry visible items of wealth
B. The tourists are spreading contagious disease
C. The government is planning to restrict visitor to some coral cays
D. The new industry makes the number of unemployment increase
E. The tourists come by plane.
13. “One carrier returning home could easily start an epidemic before their illness was diagnosed.”
(Paragraph 3) the underlined word means…..
A. Found
B. Observed
C. Identified
D. Examined
E. Healed
This text is for Question 14 to 15
Being on time is a beautiful social ethic and one of great importance, as it creates efficiency in system and implies respect for one another. However, it is on of the many values that is not easy for our students to learn.
Inner discipline, one that come from an understanding of the set rules and regulation, is the highest from behavior. Most excellent school tries to instill this with a loving environment. Why, even adults arrive late to meeting, work, etc. here, we do not agree that late comers should be shut out. They can be given warnings, most of which are enough to make them try their best to reach the school on time latter. If this fails, invite the parent to school.
By closing the gates, the school is behaving cruelly, to which we prefer not to expose our children. Every school has responsibility to implant good educational principle, but it should be in appropriate ways. Good schools create competitive students who can organize themselves effectively in society, so that everyone gets a quality life as a result of the ethics and values learned for as long as 12 years.
Children are precious and dependent on the adult for guidance. Understanding them is the key, and to this end, both parents and schools must work hand in hand without playing the blame game.
(Bahasa Inggris UAN SMA 2012)
14. What should the school do if a student can’t stop his/her habit to come late to school?
A. Punish him/her
B. Shut him/her out
C. Fail him/her
D. Talk to his/her parents
E. Try to understand him/her
15. What does the writer think to be “the highest form of behavior” (in the second paragraph)?
A. Respect for one another
B. Not being late to school
C. Understanding the regulations
D. Understanding the rules
E. Inner discipline
16. Children are precious and dependent on the adult for guidance”
The underline word is closest in meaning to ………..
A. Valuable
B. Excellence
C. Clever
D. Innocent
E. naive
This text is for Question 17 to 20
There are many reasons for keeping dogs as pets in the city area, but many people feel that keeping pet dogs should not be allowed in the city. Dog are often not taken care properly. They are kept in small backyards and rarely taken for walks. They are left in the yard all day by themselves while the family is at work. Very little attention is given to the dog and it is not a very good life for it. It is no wonder why these dogs bark and disturb the neighbors and become a nuisance to the community.
On the other hand, not all people treat their dogs this way and why should the people receive a lot of pleasure and enjoyment from dog’s suffered? Dogs can make a lonely person’s life happy or make wonder playmate. It can also teach a child responsibility as they not only get to lay with the dog, but also need to exercise, feed, and care for the dog.
I feel that we should be allowed to keep dogs in the city, because if it is taken care of properly, dog can be a great source of pleasure. As a child I used to enjoy playing and taking care of my pet. There is not greater loyalty a person can get than from a well-cared dog.
17. Why some people don’t like pet dog in their surroundings?
A. The dogs play with the owner’s child.
B. The dogs are left in the yards.
C. The dogs often bark and disturb the neighbors.
D. The dog are often neglected
E. The dogs guard the security of the environment.
18. The last paragraph tells about…
A. The writer used to play and took care of his pet when he was a child.
B. Pet dog are more loyal than humans
C. Pet dog are loyal animals
D. The writer has no objection to keeping dogs in the city
E. Dog can be a great source of pleasure.
19. We know from text that pet dogs will not cause any problem as long as….
A. Its presence does not disturb the neighborhood
B. The dog do not bark at the neighbors
C. The dogs are amusing
D. The writer has succeeded in persuading the neighbors
E. The neighbors like having pet dogs.
20. The author’s tone in the passage is best described as….
A. Concerned
B. Passionate
C. Informative
D. Opinioned
E. Persuasive
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