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Kemampuan Dasar | Bahasa Inggris 10. The italic phrase in the first paragraph 14. … Paket 9 means … (A) field pressed against a neutral grey (A) possible gesture (B) field against a pressed neutral grey (B) genuine reaction (C) against a pressed neutral grey field (C) innocent impromptu (D) pressed against a neutral grey field (D) seeming naturalness (E) a neutral grey against pressed field (E) questionable motivation 15. … 11. The sentence “Often these subtle messages are easy enough to decode.” (A) hardly have evoked different should be … interpretations (A) the last sentence of paragraph 1 (B) hardly have been more cleverly (B) the last sentence of paragraph 2 chosen (C) the last sentence of paragraph 3 (D) the third sentence of paragraph 3 (C) have been something of a signal (E) the second sentence of paragraph 3 (D) not have been less appropriate (E) have sent the wrong message 12. … (A) was stealing (B) had stolen (C) has stolen (D) steals (E) stole 13. ... (A) whose (B) which (C) whom (D) who (E) those Bimbinganalumniui.com Soal SIMAK UI 143

Paket 10 Kemampuan Dasar | Bahasa Inggris 1. … 022316P02 Paket 10 (A) predominant (B) predominated Indigenous plants and animals are few in (C) predominating Easter Island. At the time of European arrival, (D) predominance the toromiro tree was the only wild tree and (E) predominantly the Carolina wolfberry the only wild shrub, the vegetation being __1__ herbaceous. The 2. … toromiro tree was overexploited by the island wood carvers, and the last local specimen (A) However died in the 1950s. __2__ , the species was (B) Moreover saved from extinction. The Norwegian (C) In contrast Archaeological Expedition collected seeds (D) For example and planted them in the Gothenburg Botanical (E) Consequently Garden, and saplings from the garden were reintroduced to Easter Island in 1988. Today 3. … only 31 wild flowering plants, 14 ferns, and 14 mosses are reported. Grass and small (A) so ferns dominate the barren landscape, __3__ (B) yet the boggy crater lakes are thickly covered (C) while by two imported American species, the (D) hence totora reed and Polygonum acuminatum. A (E) unlike number of cultivated species of plants were also introduced partly from America and 4. … partly from Polynesia before the arrival of (A) principal Europeans; of these the __4 __ species was (B) principle the sweet potato, which was cultivated in (C) secondary extensive plantations and formed the staple (D) mandatory diet. Bottle gourds, sugarcane, bananas, (E) inconspicuous taro, yams, and two trees (i.e., the Asiatic paper mulberryand the American Triumfetta semitriloba) were of aboriginal importation, as also probably were the husk-tomato, a small variety of pineapple, and the coconut. 144 Soal SIMAK UI Bimbinganalumniui.com

Kemampuan Dasar | Bahasa Inggris The pungent smell of chlorine fills the air 5. The following statements are false, Paket 10 at the Kiev Bum Center, along with the EXCEPT … sound of nurses shuffling through the halls with their little carts of medicine. In the (A) The exact number of casualties of intensive-care unit, lined up against the wall this war is probably not known. like giant aquariums, the glassed-in rooms are occupied by soldiers badly wounded in (B) The condition pictured in this the war in eastern Ukraine, each one on his passage is only found in hospitals own slow road to recovery. in Kiev. Vadym, a 23-year-old from the (C) In this war, Ukraine is fighting Ukrainian Special Forces, lies in a bed in one against Russia in most parts of the of these rooms, watching a TV with a rabbit- country. ear antenna. He is resting between surgeries, having lost one arm and both legs below (D) Most of the injuried suffered by the the knee in the fighting. Beside him stands soldiers are minor injuries. his father, a mechanic, who has made his weekly, seven-hour trip to the capital, Kiev, (E) The soldier told in this passage has to be with his son. For all they’ve suffered, lost both arms and one leg. they are lucky – other families have fared far worse in this ongoing conflict. 6. What can be inferred from the information given in the passage? Once it began in 2014, the war between the Ukrainian and the Russian- (A) The writer reporting this true story backed separatist forces has taken more than enjoys his job tremendously 9,000 lives, about a quarter of them civilians, according to UN. Thousands of others have (B) It is predicted that this conflict, come back from the front with injuries that which began in 2014, is about to will never fully heal – chronic phantom pains end soon. from amputations, burns covering much of their bodies, extensive brain damage. (C) The number of civilians killed in this war is more than half of the These are the victims that an total number. American photographer of Ukrainian descent has documented in hospitals and (D) Most of the war survivors can rehabilitation centers around the country. It completely recover from their has often been depressing work, and he says injuries he does it with the Ukrainian people in mind. ‘It’s important for them to understand the (E) Many of the soldiers will have to price of their independence.’ stay in the hospital for long time Bimbinganalumniui.com Soal SIMAK UI 145

Kemampuan Dasar | Bahasa Inggris Paket 10 7. This kind of text may be found in … and women and gender dynamics within families, societies and cultures. (A) a history book (B) a health journal In many respects, UNESCO World (C) a news magazine Heritage sites are prime examples of setting (D) a sport newspaper standards and sharing practices around the (E) an article on psychology world, and this issue examines the role of gender in many aspects of heritage, whether 8. The purpose of the writer in telling this it involves the spiritual beliefs underpinning story is to … the functions of a place, the roles of the women and men at a site, or even __11__. (A) persuade people to make donation Moreover, the scope of the World Heritage for the victims of war Convention is vast, and with 1,031 sites now listed, there is no shortage of examples of the (B) show that a war brings miseries to different ways men and women live, work those directly affected and pray in different cultures. (C) describe in detail the kinds of In this issue, we begin with an injuries the soldiers have suffered overview that looks at gender bias in the early from days of the World Heritage Convention, male/ female parity in examining nominations, and (D) raise people’s awareness of the attributed gender roles in the preservation of sacrifices made to get freedom World Heritage sites. We examine certain World Heritage Sites, such as the Tombs of (E) share this experiences working as a Buganda Kings at Kasubi (Uganda) where war journalist in Ukrainia women are the caretakers of the sacred site; and the Orthodox centre of Mount Athos 9. What is the tone of this passage? (Greece), where women and children are not allowed. Gender and the 2003 Intangible (A) Exaggerated Cultural Heritage Convention is another (B) Outraged topic, reflecting on how gender is commonly (C) Sadistic expressed, __13__ and even constituted in (D) Sympathetic and through intangible cultural heritage. (E) Humorous These are exercised around the It is increasingly recognized that culture world, and the roles that gender plays in has an essential role to play as a driver of just a few of them. __15__ adopted by the sustainable development, contributing to the General Assembly of States Parties to the eradication of poverty and enhancing social World Heritage Convention in November inclusion. Culture helps to define people’s 2015, we look towards a more peaceful identities and determines __10__. Gender and sustainable planet - the balance of equality, which is a UNESCO priority, refers to the roles and responsibilities of men 146 Soal SIMAK UI Bimbinganalumniui.com

Kemampuan Dasar | Bahasa Inggris power in our relationships will continue to 13. The correct word to complete the Paket 10 be an important issue to redress in this new sentence is … framework. (A) perform 10. The correct phrase to complete the (B) to perform sentence is … (C) is performed (D) performed (A) their way the future they shape (E) performing (B) they shape their future the way (C) the way and their future they shape 14. The most appropriate sentence to begin (D) the way they shape their future paragraph 4 is … (E) their future they shape the way (A) The cases presented illustrate the 11. … diversity of cultures, beliefs and practices. (A) whether men or women access are allowed (B) In each culture, the roles of men are significantly different from those of (B) whether are allowed access for men women. or women (C) Some cultures may not acknowledge (C) whether are men or women allowed the existence of women and access children. (D) whether men or women are allowed (D) The World Heritage has a long access list containing cultural diversities found worldwide. (E) whether men are allowed access or women (E) Gender equality has been an important issue in many countries 12. The italic phrase in paragraph 2 means for decades. …. 15. The correct phrase to complete the (A) it is not possible to know how many sentence is … examples there are (A) The spiritual beliefs (B) there are only a few examples found (B) The reservation of the sacred sites and explored (C) The gender policy (D) The balance of power (C) the number of sites that can be used (E) The sustainable development policy as examples is plenty (D) the UNESCO only provides a short list of examples (E) the age of the examples is probably unknown Bimbinganalumniui.com Soal SIMAK UI 147

Kemampuan Dasar | Bahasa Inggris Paket 11 2. The following paragraph most likely discusses ... Paket 11 (1) Child development refers to the (A) what genetic factors affect child biological, psychological and emotional development 022315P00 changes that occur in human beings between birth and the end of adolescence, as the (B) each developmental stage individual progresses from dependency to (C) how children adjust to their increasing autonomy. (2) It is a continuous process with a predictable sequence yet environment having a unique course for every child. (D) emotional changes that might occur (3) It does not progress at the same rate and each stage is affected by the preceding in a child types of development. (4) Because these (E) stages in child development developmental changes may be strongly influenced by genetic factors and events In rapidly growing cities such as Beijing during prenatal life, genetics and prenatal and New Delhi, air pollution has become so development are usually included as part of severe that respiratory disease is on the rise. the study of child development. (5) Child Thick blankets of smog are often a byproduct care programs present a critical opportunity of economic growth, which results in more for the promotion of child development. (6) vehicles on the road and more burning Developmental change may occur as a result of fossil fuels. The bad air can indeed be of genetically controlled processes known as deadly; __3__, outdoor air pollution, both maturation, or as a result of environmental in cities and rural areas, prematurely killed factors and learning, but most commonly 3.7 million people worldwide in 2012, involves an interaction between the two. according to the World Health Organization. (7) It may also occur as a result of human With two-thirds of the population expected nature and our ability to learn from our to live in cities by 2050, the need to ease environment. urban pollution is particularly __4__. Los Angeles offers an example of what cities can 1. Which sentence is irrelevant to the topic do to reduce pollution. Long notorious for of the passage? its smog, the city has seen some air __5__ decline by 98 percent over the past 50 years, (A) Sentence 2 even though an increasing population has (B) Sentence 3 used more gasoline. Rules to make cars and (C) Sentence 4 fuels cleaner helped achieve the reductions, (D) Sentence 5 __6__ the city still struggles with air quality (E) Sentence 6 issues. In 2014, Los Angeles saw an uptick in smog due to heat and drought, suggesting the fight against air pollution __7__ a challenge for cities dealing with both climate change and population growth. 148 Soal SIMAK UI Bimbinganalumniui.com

Kemampuan Dasar | Bahasa Inggris 3. … A forgotten issue in urbanism is land use Paket 11 during the night time, with problems such (A) however as noise and dirt, which could be improved (B) as a result with information from Twitter. At least this (C) for example is what Enrique and Vanessa Frías-Martínez (D) in addition believe, computer science researchers at (E) similarly Telefonica Research and the University of Maryland (USA) respectively, who have 4. … suggested using geolocalized tweets for urban planning and land use. (A) harsh (B) acute Enrique Frías-Martínez explained (C) strict that geolocalized tweets can be a very useful (D) difficult source of information for planning since it (E) dangerous is an activity carried out by a large number of people who provide information on where 5. … they are at a specific time and what they are doing. The researcher points out that thanks (A) pollutants to the increased use of smartphones, social (B) pollution networks like Twitter and Facebook have (C) polluted made it possible to access and produce (D) polluter information ubiquitously. (E) pollute These networks generate tags 6. … with the event’s geolocation. The new (A) likewise technique “automatically determines land (B) however uses in urban areas by grouping together (C) moreover geographical regions with similar patterns (D) therefore of Twitter activity,” says the researcher. (E) such as Using aggregate activity of tweets, the Frías-Martínez siblings have studied land 7. … use in Manhattan, Madrid and London. In the first two cases they identified four uses: (A) stays residential, business, daytime leisure (mainly (B) keeps parks and tourist areas) and nightlife areas. (C) lingers The study has determined that, in Madrid, (D) prevails night-time tweet activity is concentrated on (E) remains weekends and in Manhattan, on weekdays. On the other hand, London is characterized Bimbinganalumniui.com by its tweeting activity in daytime leisure areas. Soal SIMAK UI 149

Kemampuan Dasar | Bahasa Inggris Paket 11 8. Which of the following is the main idea 10. The author’s purpose in writing the of the passage? passage is to ... (A) Many people like to use geolocation (A) compare Facebook and Twitter tags on Twitter. users in terms of geolocation tags. (B) Information from social networks (B) argue that social networks do not can be accessed universally. necessarily reflect users’ activities. (C) Geolocalized tweets can be useful (C) persuade people to stop using for urban planning. geolocation tags to protect their privacy. (D) Complex patterns of Twitter activities can finally be identified. (D) inform the possible use of Twitter data for studying and planning land (E) Problems concerning urbanism are use. often neglected and forgotten. (E) illustrate the urgency of solving 9. According to the passage, which of various problems concerning urban the following is NOT TRUE about the planning. study? 11. This text would probably be found in ... (A) It shows that people in London mostly tweet in daytime leisure (A) a popular science magazine areas. (B) a brochure (C) an academic journal (B) The focus of the study is land use (D) a newsletter in Manhattan, Madrid and London. (E) a tabloid (C) Residential, business, daytime 12. The tone of this passage is … leisure and nightlife areas could be identified. (A) harsh (B) neutral (D) Manhattan and Madrid’s night-time (C) critical tweet activities are concentrated (D) didactic differently. (E) satirical (E) The researchers could identify four land uses in Manhattan, Madrid and London. 150 Soal SIMAK UI Bimbinganalumniui.com

Kemampuan Dasar | Bahasa Inggris Deforestation is clearing Earth’s forests on Deforestation also drives climate Paket 11 a massive scale, often resulting in damage change. Forest soils are moist, but without to the quality of the land. Forests still cover protection from sun-blocking tree cover they about 30 percent of the world’s land area, but quickly dry out. Trees also help __18__ the swaths the size of Panama are lost each and water cycle by returning water vapor back every year. The world’s rain forests could into the atmosphere. completely vanish in a hundred years at the current rate of deforestation. Trees also play a critical role in absorbing the greenhouse gases that fuel Forests are cut down for many global warming. Fewer forests mean larger reasons. Yet, most of them __13__ to people’s amounts of greenhouse gases __19__ the need to provide for their families. The atmosphere—and increased speed and biggest driver of deforestation is agriculture. severity of global warming. Farmers cut forests to provide more room for __14__. Often small farmers will each clear 13. … a few acres to feed their families by cutting down trees and burning them in a process (A) are related known as “slash and burn” agriculture. (B) are relating (C) relate Logging operations, which provide (D) to be related the world’s wood and paper products, also (E) to be relating cut countless trees each year. Loggers, some of __16__ are acting illegally, also build 14. … roads to access remote forests—which leads to further deforestation. Forests are also cut (A) building schools and hospitals as a result of growing urban sprawl. (B) planting crops or grazing livestock (C) keeping wild animals in captivity Not all deforestation is intentional. (D) channeling water to their rice fields Some is caused by a combination of human (E) nurturing seeds and keeping poultry and natural factors like wildfires and subsequent overgrazing. Regardless of the causes, deforestation has many negative effects on the environment. The most dramatic impact is __17__. Seventy percent of Earth’s land animals and plants live in forests, and many cannot survive the deforestation that destroys their homes. Bimbinganalumniui.com Soal SIMAK UI 151

Kemampuan Dasar | Bahasa Inggris Paket 11 15. The italicized phrase in paragraph 3 19. … mean .... (A) enter (A) the number of trees cut down for (B) to enter wood to build urban houses (C) entered (D) entering (B) the number of people who move (E) to be entering from villages to cities increases 20. The sentence ’Without trees to fill these (C) uncontrolled expansion of urban roles, many former forest lands can areas become barren deserts.’ should be ... (D) there are more and more people (A) the last sentence of paragraph 3 living in slump areas in big cities (B) the last sentence of paragraph 4 (C) the last sentence of paragraph 6 (E) forests are changed into farming (D) the first sentence of paragraph 7 and industrial areas (E) the last sentence of paragraph 7 16. ... (A) whom (B) where (C) which (D) whose (E) when 17. ... Bimbinganalumniui.com (A) species loss for millions of habitat (B) millions of species for loss habitat (C) millions of habitat for species loss (D) a loss of species for millions of habitat (E) a loss of habitat for millions of species 18. … (A) perpetuating (B) perpetuated (C) perpetuate (D) to be perpetuating (E) to be perpetuated 152 Soal SIMAK UI



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