[ { "Number": "1", "Soal": "

Questions 1-3 are based on the
following passage.<\/strong>
<\/p>

<\/strong>Teak wood (Tectona grandis<\/em>) is a
hard and heavy kind of wood. The main part
which is brownish yellow to reddish brown
is easily distinguished from the whiteish
gray part. Teak wood is beautifully
decorative because it has a clear growing
circle - slightly dense and oily - that can be
seen from different angles. Teak wood is
easily shaped, either by machine or by hand
tools. If the tools used are sharp enough,
teak processing can be done until it is
smooth. However, processing the wood
must be carefully carried out because it is
vulnerable.
<\/p>

Teak wood is anatomically
characterized as follows. The pores are
round to oval. The porous part contains
tylosis and white deposit. The wood\u2019s
paratracheal parenchyma is a thin sheath
which in the early wood is rather wide and
later forms a marginal band. The
apotracheal parenchyma rarely forms a
chain of about 4 cells.
<\/p>

One of the amazing uses of teak is
its ability to withstand all kinds of weather
conditions. Furniture used for the exterior
does not require paint or varnish.
Snowstroms, heavy rain, and tropical heat
cannot beat the strength of teak wood. Teak
wood is one of the few woods in the world
that has natural oils to ward off water and
keep the wood from wrinkling, cracking or
breaking. Teak wood is very resistant to
weathering and is naturally resistant to
termites.
<\/p>

To obtain super-quality teak, it all
begins with hunting for teak trees which are
about 600 kinds in number. The beginning
step is choosing teak seed stands. This step
identifies good seed stands. Of the several
identified good seed stands, the stands that
will likely grow well are selected. Then, to
grow the selected teak seed stands further,
a plot of stands can chosen and assigned as
a Seed Production Area (APB).
<\/p>


<\/p>

1. The word \u201cvulnerable\u201d in paragraph 1 is
replaceable by ....
<\/p>", "A": "

sensitive
<\/p>", "B": "

elastic
<\/p>", "C": "

bending
<\/p>", "D": "

fragile
<\/p>", "E": "

flexible
<\/p>", "Kunci": "", "tipe": "pilihan" }, { "Number": "2", "Soal": "

The main idea of the passage is that ....
<\/p>", "A": "

teak wood has anatomical features and offers advantages
<\/p>", "B": "

teak wood has the features of anatomy, function and breeding.
<\/p>", "C": "

quality teak wood can be developed with regard to its anatomical characteristics
<\/p>", "D": "

teak wood with certain anatomical characteristics can be breed into superior teak wood
<\/p>", "E": "

teak wood with certain anatomical features has advantages that other types of wood do not have
<\/p>", "Kunci": "", "tipe": "pilihan" }, { "Number": "4", "Soal": "

Most probably, the reason underlying the writing of the passage is that many are not well informed about ....
<\/p>", "A": "

the characteristics, advantages of teak wood, and its nurseries
<\/p>", "B": "

the factors in teak wood that make it have extraordinary power
<\/p>", "C": "

teak wood as a very strong and special kind of wood
<\/p>", "D": "

the cultivation of teak wood to procedure super quality teak wood
<\/p>", "E": "

the characteristics of ordinary quality teak wood compared to super quality
<\/p>", "Kunci": "", "tipe": "pilihan" }, { "Number": "5", "Soal": "

The text below has incomplete sentences. Choose one word or phrase from each number that best completes the sentences!<\/strong>
<\/p>

The idea that red means stop and green means go has impacted our lives in more ways than just traffic signals. We (5) _____ from a young age that the color red means danger and green means it is okay to move forward. But why were those particular colors chosen for traffic lights in the first place? For something we have to look at every day, why couldn\u2019t they have been prettier colors like magenta and turquoise? Well, it is important (6) _____ that before traffic lights for cars even became a thing, there were traffic signals for trains. (7) _____, railroad companies used red to mean stop, white to mean go, and green to mean caution. As you could imagine, train conductors ran into a few problems with white (8) _____ go. For instance, one train conductor mistook a bright star for a white light and thought he was all clear. (9) _____ incidences like that, railway companies eventually moved green meaning go and it has been that way ever since. (10) _____ red goes, it has always been a color (11) _____ danger, long before cars were even around.
<\/p>", "A": "

are taught
<\/p>", "B": "

were taught
<\/p>", "C": "

were being taught
<\/p>", "D": "

had been taught
<\/p>", "E": "

have been taught
<\/p>", "Kunci": "", "tipe": "pilihan" }, { "Number": "6", "Soal": "

Soal diatas!<\/p>", "A": "

to know
<\/p>", "B": "

nowing
<\/p>", "C": "

to be known
<\/p>", "D": "

having known
<\/p>", "E": "

to have known
<\/p>", "Kunci": "", "tipe": "pilihan" }, { "Number": "7", "Soal": "

Soal Diatas!<\/p>", "A": "

First
<\/p>", "B": "

Firstly
<\/p>", "C": "

At first
<\/p>", "D": "

In the first
<\/p>", "E": "

At the first
<\/p>", "Kunci": "", "tipe": "pilihan" }, { "Number": "8", "Soal": "

Soal Diatas!<\/p>", "A": "

mean
<\/p>", "B": "

means
<\/p>", "C": "

meant
<\/p>", "D": "

meaning
<\/p>", "E": "

that is meant
<\/p>", "Kunci": "", "tipe": "pilihan" }, { "Number": "9", "Soal": "

Soal diatas!<\/p>", "A": "

Since
<\/p>", "B": "

When
<\/p>", "C": "

Although
<\/p>", "D": "

In spite of
<\/p>", "E": "

Because of
<\/p>", "Kunci": "", "tipe": "pilihan" }, { "Number": "10", "Soal": "

Soal Diatas!<\/p>", "A": "

As far
<\/p>", "B": "

So far
<\/p>", "C": "

Far as
<\/p>", "D": "

As far as
<\/p>", "E": "

So far as
<\/p>", "Kunci": "", "tipe": "pilihan" }, { "Number": "11", "Soal": "

Soal Diatas<\/p>", "A": "

indicated that
<\/p>", "B": "

that indicates
<\/p>", "C": "

that is indicated
<\/p>", "D": "

indicates
<\/p>", "E": "

indicated
<\/p>", "Kunci": "", "tipe": "pilihan" }, { "Number": "12", "Soal": "

Questions 12-21 are based on the following passage<\/strong>
<\/p>


<\/p>

Using a simple membrane extract from spinach leaves, researchers from the TechnionIsrael Institute of Technology have developed bio-photo-electro-chemical (BPEC) cell that produces electricity and hydrogen from water using sunlight. The raw material of the device is water and its products are electric current, hydrogen, and oxygen.
<\/p>


<\/p>

The unique combination of a human-made BPEC cell and plant membranes, which absorb sunlight and convert it into a flow of electrons highly efficiently, paves the way for the development of new technologies for the creation of clean fuels from renewable sources: water and solar energy.
<\/p>


<\/p>

The BPEC cell developed by the researchers is based on the naturally occurring process of photosynthesis in plants, in which light drives electrons that produce storable chemical energetic molecules that are the fuels of all cells in the animal and plant worlds.
<\/p>


<\/p>

In order to utilize photosynthesis for producing electric current, the researchers added an iron-based-compound to the solution. It mediates the transfer of electrons from the biological membranes to the electrical circuit, enabling the creation of an electric current in the cell.
<\/p>


<\/p>

The electrical current can also be channeled to form hydrogen gas through the addition of electric power from a small photovoltaic cell that absorbs the excess light. This makes possible the conversion of solar energy into chemical energy that is stored as hydrogen gas formed inside the BPEC cell. This energy can be converted when necessary into heat and electricity by burning the hydrogen, in the same way hydrocarbon fuels are used.
<\/p>


<\/p>

However, unlike the combustion of hydrocarbon fuels, which emit greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide) into the atmosphere and pollute the environment, the product of hydrogen combustion is clean water. Therefore, this is a closed cycle that begins with water and ends with water, allowing the conversion and Storage of solar energy in hydrogen gas, which could be a clean and sustainable substitute for hydrocarbon fuel.
<\/p>


<\/p>

\u201cThe study is unique in that it combines leading experts from three different faculties, namely three disciplines: biology, chemistry and materials engineering,\u201c said Prof. Rothschild. \u201cThe combination of natural (leaves) and artificial (photovoltaic cell and electronic components), and the need to make these components communicate with each other, are complex engineering challenges that required us to join forces\u201d.
<\/p>


<\/p>

12. What is the topic of the text?\"
<\/p>", "A": "

New inquiry
<\/p>", "B": "

Previous search
<\/p>", "C": "

Current research
<\/p>", "D": "

An updated survey
<\/p>", "E": "

A last investigation
<\/p>", "Kunci": "", "tipe": "pilihan" }, { "Number": "13", "Soal": "The word \u201cconvert\u201d in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ....<\/span>", "A": "exchange<\/span>\n ", "B": "transform<\/span>\n ", "C": "translate<\/span>\n ", "D": "remove<\/span>\n ", "E": "replace<\/span>\n ", "Kunci": "", "tipe": "pilihan" }, { "Number": "14", "Soal": "

Which of the following is true according to the text?
<\/p>", "A": "

the researchers used animal membranes to develop BPEC cell
<\/p>", "B": "

the researchers used cells of animal and plants to develop BPEC cell
<\/p>", "C": "

the BPEC cell was created through electric current
<\/p>", "D": "

the BPEC cell works like the cells of animal and plants
<\/p>", "E": "

the BPEC cell uses sunlight to create fuels
<\/p>", "Kunci": "", "tipe": "pilihan" }, { "Number": "15", "Soal": "

What does the word \u201cit\u201d in paragraph 4 refer to?
<\/p>", "A": "

the BPEC cell
<\/p>", "B": "

photosynthesis
<\/p>", "C": "

the solution
<\/p>", "D": "

an iron-based compound
<\/p>", "E": "

electric current
<\/p>", "Kunci": "", "tipe": "pilihan" }, { "Number": "16", "Soal": "The text states all of the following, except ....<\/span>", "A": "the electrical current can also be channeled to form hydrogen gas<\/span>\n ", "B": "a photovoltaic cell is used to absorb light<\/span>\n ", "C": "a BPEC cell stores chemical energy in the form of gas<\/span>\n ", "D": "the conversion of hydrogen and hydrocarbon occurs in the same manner<\/span>\n ", "E": "the burning of hydrogen is more efficient than that of hydrocarbon<\/span>\n ", "Kunci": "", "tipe": "pilihan" }, { "Number": "17", "Soal": "Why does the author mention the \u201ccombustion of hydrocarbon fuels\u201d in paragraph 6?<\/span>", "A": "to explain the process of hydrogen combustion<\/span>\n ", "B": "to explain the process of hydrocarbon combustion<\/span>\n ", "C": "to emphasize the nonpolluting product of hydrogen combustion<\/span>\n ", "D": "to show similarities between hydrogen and hydrocarbon combustion<\/span>\n ", "E": "to explain the advantage of hydrocarbon<\/span>\n ", "Kunci": "", "tipe": "pilihan" }, { "Number": "18", "Soal": "

Where in the text does the author mention \u201cthe product of hydrogen combustion\u201d ?
<\/p>", "A": "

paragraph 3
<\/p>", "B": "

paragraph 4
<\/p>", "C": "

paragraph 7
<\/p>", "D": "

paragraph 5
<\/p>", "E": "

paragraph 6
<\/p>", "Kunci": "", "tipe": "pilihan" }, { "Number": "19", "Soal": "

What does the phrase \u201cthis energy\u201d in paragraph 5 refer to?
<\/p>", "A": "

hydrogen gas
<\/p>", "B": "

solar energy
<\/p>", "C": "

chemical energy
<\/p>", "D": "

hydrocarbon fuels
<\/p>", "E": "

a substitute
<\/p>", "Kunci": "", "tipe": "pilihan" }, { "Number": "20", "Soal": "

The word \u201cartificial\u201d in paragraph 7 is best replaced by ....
<\/p>", "A": "

superficial
<\/p>", "B": "

man-made
<\/p>", "C": "

strange
<\/p>", "D": "

foreign
<\/p>", "E": "

ordinary
<\/p>", "Kunci": "", "tipe": "pilihan" }, { "Number": "21", "Soal": "

It can be inferred from the text that ....
<\/p>", "A": "

hydrogen fuels emit greenhouse gases
<\/p>", "B": "

the development of the BPEC cell required a lot of funds
<\/p>", "C": "

hydrogen fuels pollute the environment
<\/p>", "D": "

the development of the BPEC cell involved a large number of experts from different disciplines
<\/p>", "E": "

hydrocarbon fuel could be sustainable energy
<\/p>", "Kunci": "", "tipe": "pilihan" }, { "Number": "22", "Soal": "

Questions 22-25 are based on the following passage.<\/strong>
<\/p>


<\/p>

In Star Wars VI, the audience was first introduced to Ewoks who lived in the Forest Moon of Endor. The planet itself is a gas giant, but the Forest Moon of Endor is a world where small hairy creatures can live. Even though we do not live in the Star Wars world, astronomers are now finding the first evidence of a moon orbiting a large gas planet is a star system outside our solar system.
<\/p>


<\/p>

A recent study published in Science Advances reports existence of signs of exomoon orbiting at Kepler-1625b, which is exoplanet about the size of Jupiter. This planet surrounds the yellow parent star every 287 days at the same distance as the Earth orbits the Sun. Therefore, the planet and the moon may be in the \u201chabitable zone\u201d of the star, with equilibrium temperatures probably reaching 300-350 Kelvin (27-2270 C).
<\/p>


<\/p>

However, before we get too excited about the prospect of finding Ewok, it should be noted that exomoon which is officially named Kepler-1625b-i has a radius of about four times that of Earth and a mass about 16 times that of our planet, or the size and mass of the planet Neptune. Therefore, it is not possible that exomoon has a solid surface and is likely to have a very gas-filled body, like the planets that surrounds every 22 days. This exoplanet was originally discovered by employing transit techniques. When a planet passes in front of its parent star, along the line of sight of researches, the brightness of a star fades slightly (about 1% for a Jupiter-sized planet orbiting a sun-sized star) in each orbit. So, the decrease in star brightness is a sign of planets outside the solar system.
<\/p>


<\/p>

Obviously, a moon outside the solar system can contribute to its own additional transit signal, but for an object that is proportional to the size of the Earth\u2019s moon, additional dimming will only be an amount to about ten parts per one million. This makes the moon difficult to detect. Also, this is further complicated by the fact that the moon\u2019s signal will also be in a different location due to the rotation of the planet around it at all times. Thus, the lunar transit will not recur strictly, and a few months around one planet can obscure the signal.
<\/p>


<\/p>

22. The phrase \u201cA recent study\u201d in paragraph 2 is replaceable by ....
<\/p>", "A": "

New inquiry
<\/p>", "B": "

Previous search
<\/p>", "C": "

Current research
<\/p>", "D": "

An updated survey
<\/p>", "E": "

A last investigation
<\/p>", "Kunci": "", "tipe": "pilihan" }, { "Number": "23", "Soal": "

What is the main idea of the passage?
<\/p>", "A": "

Astronomers found evidence of a moon orbiting a large gas planet in a star system outside ours.
<\/p>", "B": "

The radius and the mass of exomoon are greater than the radius and the mass of the Earth
<\/p>", "C": "

The brightness of a planet passing in front of its parent star dims a little each time it orbits.
<\/p>", "D": "

Ewoks introduced in Star Wars VI lived in an exomoon outside our solar system.
<\/p>", "E": "

Exomoon orbits at a distance similar to that the Earth orbits the Sun.
<\/p>", "Kunci": "", "tipe": "pilihan" }, { "Number": "24", "Soal": "

What the writer wants to communicate with the sentence \u201cSo, the decrease in star brightness is a sign of planets outside the solar system\u201d in paragraph 3 is to ....
<\/p>", "A": "

exemplify the theory of decreasing star brightness
<\/p>", "B": "

verify findings about the level of decrease in star brightness
<\/p>", "C": "

restate the idea on the existence of decreasing star brightness
<\/p>", "D": "

infer the link between the brightness of the star and its location
<\/p>", "E": "

support evidence in the cause of the decrease in star brightness
<\/p>", "Kunci": "", "tipe": "pilihan" }, { "Number": "25", "Soal": "

What most likely motivates the author to write the passage?
<\/p>", "A": "

Research on exomoon and exoplanet is inadequate.
<\/p>", "B": "

Astronomers are not interested in studying exomoon and exoplanet.
<\/p>", "C": "

Information on research results on exomoon and exoplanet is limited.
<\/p>", "D": "

The awareness of astronomers to study exomoon and exoplanet is low.
<\/p>", "E": "

Results of research on the radius and the mass of exomoon are confusing
<\/p>", "Kunci": "", "tipe": "pilihan" } ]