SMA Bahasa Inggris: Pertanyaan, Jawaban, Latihan Soal & Pembahasan

The Little Rose Tree
(Rachel Field)
 

Every rose on the little tree
Is making in different face at me!

Some look surprised when I pass by
And others dropp - but they are shy

These two whose heads together press
Tell secrets I could never guess

Some have their heads thrown back to sing,
And all the buds are listening

I wonder if the gardener knows
Or if he calls each just a rose?

Read the poem above and then answer the questions!

Does a rose have a face like a human?

The following text is for questions 21 to 23.

    Using social media too much and posting many selfies have caused a rise in narcissism, according to a new study. Narcissism is when people become very selfish and believe they are very talented and beautiful. They need attention from other people and think they are better than everyone else. Researchers at universities in Swansea and Milan found that heavy users of social media sites showed a 25 per cent rise in narcissism in just four months. The researchers studied how 74 people aged 18 to 34 used social media and looked at how their personality changed. They said that posting selfies seemed to increase levels of narcissism in a way that text messaging does not.

    Professor Phil Reed, from the Department of Psychology at Swansea University, said "There have been suggestions of links between narcissism and the use of selfies on social media, but until this study, it was not known the growth in narcissism. The results of this study suggest that posting selfies can increase narcissism." Professor Reed said that about 20 per cent of people may be at risk of developing narcissism. This is because they need attention and likes from other people after they post a selfie. They also want to show others how their lives are better or how they are more beautiful or attractive.

(Adopted from: https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1811/181113-social-media.html (April 25, 2019))

What is the writer's intention to write the text? 

Based on the text above, answer the following questions. 

(Berdasarkan bacaan di atas, jawablah pertanyaan-pertanyaan berikut ini.)

3. When does Arya go to the stadium?

Look at the following phrases. Can you match them with their functions? One function can have more than one phrase.
 

• I would love to come …
• Thank you very much for …
• Yours sincerely, …
• I’m afraid we’re going away …
• All the best, …
• Dear Vicky and James, …
• Why don’t you come and spend …
• Request the pleasure of …
• We’re happy to accept it.
• We’re wondering if both of you could …
   

to close a letter = ____

Find the Simple Present Tense (verbal sentences) in the first paragraph of Text 2.

1. What does the text tell about?

Do you know the names of the organisms in the picture?

Where can you find them?

Answer the questions according to the text!

When does he join the Mathematics course?

Who will probably be interested in visiting the place?