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Bagian 1

    Parents send their children to school with the best of intentions, believing that formal education is what kids need to become productive, happy adults. Many parents do have qualms about how well schools are performing, but the conventional wisdom is that these issues can be resolved with more money, better teachers, more challenging curricula, or more rigorous tests. But what if the real problem is school itself? The unfortunate fact is that one of our most cherished is, by its very nature, failing our children and our society.

    Children are required to be in school, where their freedom is greatly restricted, far more than most adults would tolerate in their workspaces. In recent decades, we have been compelling them to spend ever more time in this kind of setting, and there is strong evidence that this is causing psychological damage to many of them. And as scientists have investigated how children naturally learn, they have realized that kids do so most deeply and fully, and with greatest enthusiasm, in conditions that are almost opposite to those of school.

    Compulsory education has been a ixture of our culture now for several generations. President Obama and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan are so enamored of it that they want even longer school days and years. Most people assume that the basic design of today’s school emerged from scientiic evidence about how children learn. But nothing could be further from the truth.

    Schools as we know them today are a product of history, not of research. The blueprint for them was developed during the Protestant Reformation, when schools were created to teach children to read the Bible, to believe Scripture without questioning it, and to obey authority igures without questioning them. When schools were taken over by the state, made compulsory, and directed toward secular ends, the basic structure and methods of teaching remained unchanged. Subsequent attempts at reform have failed because they have not altered basic blueprint. The top down, teach-and-test method, in which learning is motivated by a system of reward and punishments rather than by curiosity or by any real desire to know, is well designed for indoctrination and obedience training but not much else. It is no wonder that many of the world’s greatest entrepreneurs and innovators either left school early (like Thomas Edison) or said they hated school and learned despite it, not because of it (like Albert Einstein).

    (Adapted from http:/www.rd.com/advice/parenting/American­school­system­damaging­kids/ #ixzz2q3SLk4Hn. Accessed February 12, 2014)



  1. What is the purpose of the text?

    1. To remind American parent that the formal school is basically a product of culture.
    2. To tell the readers that formal schools in the USA have been constantly developed for a long time.
    3. To discuss if the American school system is truly efective to educate children.
    4. To review how compulsory education in the USA has met parents’ expectation.
    Jawaban : c

    Teks tersebut bertujuan untuk membahas apakah sistem sekolah Amerika benar-benar efektif untuk mendidik anak-anak. Hal ini secara tersirat terdapat dalam kalimat “But what if the real problem is school itself? The unfortunate fact is that one of our most cherished is, by its very nature, failing our children and our society.” (Paragraf 1) dan “It is no wonder that many of the world’s greatest entrepreneurs and innovators either left school early (like Thomas Edison) or said they hated school and learned despite it, not because of it (like Albert Einstein).” (Paragraf 4)

  2.  Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “qualms” (paragraf 1)?

    1. Remarks
    2. Requests
    3. Doubts
    4. Views
    Jawaban : c

    qualms = doubts (keraguan)

    remarks = statements (pernyataan)

    requests = demands (permintaan)

    views = opinions (pandangan/pendapat)

    beliefs = trust (kepercayaan)

  3. What is the topic of the text above?

    1. Parents’ expectation on reformation in American school system.
    2. Doubts on the efectiveness of American schools systems.
    3. Restrictions on children’s freedom at the US schools.
    4. Regulations for American children to stay longer at schools.
    Jawaban : b

    Topik dari teks adalah keraguan terhadap efektiitas sistem sekolah Amerika. Hal ini terdapat pada kalimat kedua paragraf pertama yang menyatakan “Many parents do have qualms about how well schools are performing, …” (Banyak orang tua benar-benar meragukan seberapa baik performa sekolah, …).

Bagian 2

    The modern period of civil right reform in the US can be divided into several phases, each beginning with isolated, small scale protests and ultimately resulting in the emergence of new, more militant movements, leaders and organizations. The Brown decision demonstrated that the litigation strategy of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) could undermine the legal foundations of southern segregationist practices, but the strategy worked only when blacks, acting individually or in small groups, assumed the risk associated with crossing racial barriers. Thus, even after the Supreme Court declared that public school segregation was unconstitutional, black activism was necessary to compel the federal government to implement the decision and extend its principles to all areas of public life rather than simply in schools. During the 1950s and 1960s, therefore, NAACP-sponsored legal suits and legislative lobbying were supplemented by an increasingly massive and militant social movement seeking a broad range of social changes.

    Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the initial phase of black protest activity in the post-Brown period began on December 1, 1955. Rosa Parks of Montgomery, Alabama, refused to give up her seat to a white bus rider, there by defying a southern custom that required blacks to give seats toward the front of buses to whites. When she was jailed, a black community boycott of the city’s buses began. The boycott lasted more than a year, demonstrating the unity and determination of black residents and inspiring blacks elsewhere.

    Martin Luther King, Jr., who emerged as the boycott movement’s most efective leader, possessed unique conciliatory and oratorical skills. He understood the larger signiicance of the boycott and quickly realized that the nonviolent tactics used by the Indian nationalist Mahatma Gandhi could be used by southern black. “I had come to see early that the Christian doctrine of love operating through the Gandhian method of non-violence was one of the most potent weapons available to the Negro in his struggle for freedom,” he explained. Although Parks and King were members of the NAACP, the Montgomery movement led to the creation in 1957 of a new regional organization, the clergy-led Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) with King as its president.

    King remained the major spokesperson for black aspirations, but, as in Montgomery, little-known individuals initiated most subsequent black movement. On February 1, 1960, four freshmen at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical College began a wave of student sit-ins designed to end segregation at southern lunch counters. These protests spread rapidly throughout the South and led to the founding, in April 1960, of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). This student-led group, even more aggressive in its use of nonviolent direct action tactics than King’s SCLC, stressed the development of autonomous local movements in contrast to SCLC’s strategy of using local campaigns to achieve national civil rights reform.

    (Adapted from http://www.history.com. Accessed February 12, 2014)



  1. It is implied in the text that Martin Luther King, Jr. ….

    1. was the only inluential leader in the black community
    2. started to lead his movement when he was young
    3. was a member of NAACP
    4. led the irst black movement against racism in the U.S.
    Jawaban : e

    Dapat diketahui bahwa Martin Luther King, Jr. adalah seorang orator yang sangat berpengaruh. Hal ini secara tersirat tercantum dalam kalimat pertama paragraf ketiga “Martin Luther King, Jr., who emerged as the boycott movement’s most efective leader, possessed unique conciliatory and oratorical skills.” dan pada kalimat pertama paragraf keempat “King remained the major spokesperson for black aspirations, …”

  2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Montgomery Bus Boycott?

    1. The boycott lasted for a year.
    2. It was a protest against the incarceration of black woman.
    3. Some white people supported this boycott.
    4. It marked the early period of black protest in the post Brown period.
    Jawaban : c

    Jawaban C (Some white people supported this boycott) tidak pernah disebutkan berkaitan dengan Montgomery Bus Boycott dalam pernyataan teks paragraph kedua:

    “Rosa Parks of Montgomery, Alabama, refused to give up her seat to a white bus rider, there by defying a southern custom that required blacks to give seats toward the front of buses to whites. When she was jailed, a black community boycott of the city’s buses began. The boycott lasted more than a year, demonstrating the unity and determination of black residents and inspiring blacks elsewhere”.

  3. In which paragraphs of the text does the author mention the purposes of black activism during the 1960s?

    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4
    Jawaban : d

    Tujuan kegiatan dari para aktivis kulit hitam dituangkan oleh si penulis dalam paragraf ke-4 “This student-led group, even more aggressive in its use of nonviolent direct action tactics than King’s SCLC, stressed the development of autonomous local movements in contrast to SCLC’s strategy of using local campaigns to achieve national civil rights reform.” (Kelompok yang dipimpin oleh mahasiswa ini, bahkan lebih agresif dalam menggunakan taktik gerakan langsung tanpa kekerasan dari pada SCLC King, menekan perkembangan gerakan lokal otonom yang sangat berbeda dengan strateginya SCLC yang menggunakan kampanye-kampanye loka untuk mencapai reformasi hak asasi manusia secara nasional.)

  4. What does the word “he” (paragraf 3) refer to?

    1. Mahatma Gandhi.
    2. Martin Luther King, Jr.
    3. Rosa Parks.
    4. SCLC.
    Jawaban : b

    Kata “he” dalam paragraf ke-3 tersebut merujuk pada Martin Luther King, Jr.

    “Martin Luther King, Jr., who emerged as the boycott movement’s most efective leader, possessed unique conciliatory and oratorical skills. He understood the larger signiicance of the boycott and quickly realized that the nonviolent tactics used by the Indian nationalist Mahatma Gandhi could be used by southern black. “I had come to see early that the Christian doctrine of love operating through the Gandhian method of non-violence was one of the most potent weapons available to the Negro in his struggle for freedom,” he explained. Although parks and King were members of the NAACP, the Montgomery movement led to the creation in 1957 of a new regional organization, the clergy-led Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) with King as its president”.

  5. The word “subsequent” in (paragraf 4) is closest in the meaning to ….

    1. preceding
    2. coinciding
    3. concur
    4. following
    Jawaban : d

    Subsequent = following (berikutnya/yang mengikuti)

    Coinciding = concur (bertepatan dengan)

    Coming = approaching (menjelang/mendatang)

  6. What is the text primarily concerned with?

    1. Diferent phases in civil rights movement in America.
    2. Martin Luther King, Jr’s movement in America.
    3. Social changes in America in the 20th century.
    4. Non prominent igures in the U.S. civil rights movement.
    Jawaban : e

    Teks di atas utamanya berkaitan dengan tonggak bersejarah dalam gerakan hak asasi manusia di Amerika. Hal tersebut tercantum dalam kalimat pertama teks tersebut, “The modern period of civil right reform in the US can be divided into several phases, each beginning with isolated, small scale protests and ultimately resulting in the emergence of new, more militant movements, leaders and organizations.”

Bagian 3

    Forget lions, tigers, and bears. When it comes to the art of war, army ants are among the most frightening creatures on earth. With powerful mouth parts, these ighters can skillfully cut creatures much larger than themselves into pieces. Acting together in great number, army ant colonies succeed at making tens of thousands of such kills each day. Their capabilities do have limits, though. Contrary to popular belief, they almost never take down large animals or people.

    One of the best places to observe army ants is Barro Colorado, an island in a lake creates by Panama Canal. The island is home to as many as 50 colonies of Eciton burchellii, the most studied army ant in world. It is one of 150 types of army ants in the New World; more 170 other types live in Asia, Africa, and Australia.

    The colonies of this army ant are huge, ranging from 300.000 to 700.000 ants. They never stay in one place long, moving from nest site to nest site. Linking legs together, they use their own bodies to form enormous nests called bivouacs, which they hang beneath a fallen tree. There they stay for about 20 days as the queen lays as many as 300.00 eggs.

    When the ants go hunting as many as 200.000 of them leave the nest in a group that broadens into a fan as wide as 14 meters. This swarm raid takes a slightly diferent course each day, allowing the hunter to cover fresh ground each time.

    Protecting the ants wherever they go are soldiers, recognizable by their oversized jaws. If their frightening looks do not scare enemies away, soldier also have a powerful bite and the attack is often suicidal. Because their jaws are shaped like ishhooks, the soldiers cannot pull them out again. Amazonian tribes have used soldier ants to close wounds, breaking of the bodies and leaving the head in place.

    Eciton burchellii are blind and cannot see what a head of them is, but they move together in such great numbers that they can easily kill the non-army ants, insect and other small creatures that constitute their prey. When the groups happen upon a break in the path, ants immediately link legs together and form living bridges so that the groups can move forwards without any delay.

    In Japanese the word ant is written by linking two character: one meaning “insect”, the other meaning “loyalty”. Indeed, individual ants are completely loyal to their fellow ants. They display many examples of selless cooperation that, while certainly extreme, cannot fail to win human admiration.

    (Adapted from www.nationalgeographic.com. Accessed February 12, 2014)



  1. How is the information in the last paragraph organized?

    1. A statement is followed by examples and explanation.
    2. A statement is followed by research indings.
    3. A statement is followed by explanation organized from general to specifics.
    4. A statement is followed by supporting ideas organized in cause and effect.
    Jawaban : e

    Informasi dalam paragraf terakhir disusun berdasarkan sebuah pernyataan yang diikuti oleh deinisi dan penjelasan.

    • In Japanese the word ant is written by linking two character: → Pernyataan.
    • one meaning “insect”, the other meaning “loyalty”. → definisi (pengertian) dari pernyataan.
    • Indeed, individual ants are completely loyal to their fellow ants. They display many examples of selless cooperation that, while certainly extreme, cannot fail to win human admiration. → Penjelasan dari pernyataan dan definisi.

  2. Which of the following statement about soldier ants is NOT true?

    1. People can use them to close wounds.
    2. They can see nothing a head of them.
    3. They have powerful bites.
    4. They lay many eggs.
    Jawaban : d

    Dalam teks di atas, tidak pernah dinyatakan bahwa “soldier ants” bertelur banyak.

    “The colonies of this army ant are huge, ranging from 300.000 to 700.000 ants. They never stay in one place long, moving from nest site to nest site. Linking legs together, they use their own bodies to form enormous nests called bivouacs, which they hang beneath a fallen tree. There they stay for about 20 days as the queen lays as many as 300.00 eggs.”

    Dalam paragraf di atas, hanya disebutkan the queen (ratu semut) yang menelurkan banyak telur.

  3. The author’s purpose of writing the text is to ….

    1. inform the readers about how army ants set up their life
    2. demonstrate the strength of army ants compared to lions, tigers, and bears
    3. analyze how soldier ants protect their colonies
    4. make the readers aware of the use of army ants
    Jawaban : b

    Tujuan penulis teks tersebut adalah untuk menunjukkan kekuatan pasukan semut dibandingkan dengan kekuatan yang dimiliki singa, harimau, dan beruang. Hal ini terlihat dari pernyataan si penulis “Forget lions, tigers, and bears. When it comes to the art of war, army ants are among the most frightening creatures on earth.” (Lupakan singa, harimau, dan beruang. Ketika berbicara seni berperang, pasukan semut termasuk pasukan yang paling mengerikan di antara pasukan makhluk hidup yang ada di dunia.)

  4. In which paragraphs of the text author mention the sight of army ants?

    1. 2
    2. 3
    3. 4
    4. 5
    Jawaban : e

    Penulis menyebutkan penglihatan dari semut tentara dalam baris paragraf ke-6.

    “Eciton burchellii are blind and cannot see what a head of them is, but they move together in such great numbers that they can easily kill the non-army ants, insect and other small creatures that constitute their prey. When the groups happen upon a break in the path, ants immediately link legs together and form living bridges so that the groups can move forwards without any delay.”

  5. The phrase “happen upon” (paragraph 6) is closest in meaning to ….

    1. meet
    2. find
    3. avoid
    4. need
    Jawaban : b

    happen upon = find (menemukan)

    meet = come across (bertemu)

    avoid = get out of (menghindari)

    need = could do with (memerlukan)

    occur = take place (terjadi)

  6. It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that the author tells us to ignore lions, tigers, and bears because ....

    1. the text is not about those animals
    2. they are much more dangerous than ants
    3. army ants, in their own way, can be more fearsome than those animals
    4. there are more ants than those animals
    Jawaban : c

    Dengan pernyataan “Lupakan singa, harimau, dan beruang.” yang tercantum dalam paragraf pertama, penulis berusaha menunjukkan bahwa semut, dengan caranya sendiri, dapat menjadi lebih ganas dari pada hewan-hewan tersebut. Perhatikan pada kalimat berikutnya yang menjelaskannya, “When it comes to the art of war, army ants are among the most frightening creatures on earth.” (Ketika berbicara seni berperang, pasukan semut termasuk pasukan yang paling mengerikan di antara pasukan makhluk hidup yang ada di dunia.)

Bagian 4

            The present study sought to document the word reading and comprehension levels attained by children who were implanted by 5 year of age. It was hypothesized that the improved speech perception abilities acquired with cochlear implantation would promote phonological coding skills. (1) ...

            Three subtests of diagnostic reading assessment batteries standardized on hearing children were administered to 181 children between 8 year 0 month and 9 year 11 month of age who had 4 to 6 years of implant experience. (2) ... . It included a lexical decision task, a rhyme task, and the digit span subtest of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children.

            Over half of the children scored within the average range for their age compared with the normative data for hearing children. (3) ... They were higher nonverbal intelligence, higher family socioeconomic status, and later onset of deafness between birth and 36 months.

    (Adapted from Journal of Ear and Hearing)



  1. Which option best completes (1)?

    1. The finding showed that the hypothesis was accepted.
    2. The implantation was eventually shown to be successful.
    3. The following paragraph would discuss the findings of the study.
    4. The objective of the study was to see the subjects’ reading skills.
    Jawaban : d

    Kalimat yang tepat untuk melengkapi terdapat pada jawaban D: “The objective of the study was to see the subjects’ reading skills.” (Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat keterampilan membaca dari subjek penelitian.) → Secara garis besar paragraf pertama menyatakan latar belakang penelitian terhadap anak-anak yang memiliki implan alat bantu pendengaran.

  2. Which option best completes (2)?

    1. Likewise, the children were obliged to take a reading test.
    2. In addition, a battery of processing measures was administered.
    3. However, standard measurement was applied to test the subjects.
    4. Consequently, the assessment was used to evaluate the reading skills.
    Jawaban : b

    Kalimat yang tepat untuk melengkapi terdapat pada jawaban B: “In addition, a battery of processing measures was administrated.” (Selain itu, diberikan serangkaian langkah pengukuran pengujian.) → Kalimat sebelum titik-titik menyatakan siapa subjek penelitiannya dan sesudahnya menyatakan tes apa saja yang diberikan.

  3. Which option best completes (3)?

    1. The results were categorized based on the subjects’ status.
    2. Data were collected on the basis of several different items.
    3. Reading competence was associated with three aspects.
    4. The subjects consisted of different age children.
    Jawaban : c

    Kalimat yang tepat untuk melengkapi terdapat pada jawaban C: “Reading competence was associated with three aspects.” (Kompetensi membaca terkait dengan tiga aspek.) → Kalimat sebelum titik-titik menyatakan hasil dari penelitian dibandingkan dengan anak-anak yang memiliki pendengaran normal dan kalimat sesudahnya menyatakan tiga keadaan dari anak-anak tersebut.

Bagian 5

            There have been amazing world-breaking scientiic advances. However, the dark cloud on the horizon is the emerging Ebola epidemic in West Africa and the warning undercurrent that comes with it. At the time of writing at least 7,000 people have been infected and half of those have died. It is estimated that numbers can be doubled or even tripled. Also, because the rates of infection appear to be growing exponentially, tens of thousands, or even millions, might ultimately be affected.

            To put the scale of the present situation into perspective, since the first recorded case of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo 38 years ago, there have been fewer than 2.500 deaths documented in total. Thus, this single present outbreak is already three times larger than the entire Ebola death toll ever. It is also no longer just an African problem. The West has had its own wake-up call this week as the US and Spain, countries previously regarded as immune to the threat thanks to modern medicine, have reported cases of the condition and, despite strict infection-control guidelines and practices, onward transmissions of Ebola on their home soil.

            What is remarkable though is that, while Ebola is terrifying and dramatic in its impact when it causes an outbreak, it appears to be a relatively easy agent to fight. Experimental vaccines tested so far on animals have been impressively effective. The vaccines protect against even injection of the living Ebola virus. However, because they are at a test stage, these agents, which will be critical if we are to nip this outbreak in the bud, are nowhere near ready for mass production. Trials are only now getting underway of human versions of the vaccines in the UK, and the US. “Way too late,” many are saying, to prevent the inevitable.

            Hence, why is it that, nearly 40 years after Ebola first surfaced, the world finds itself in a state of panic. Now, up to ten thousand people are dead, owing to a bug that is probably preventable thanks to scientific research done decades ago. The answer is that Ebola was regarded as someone else’s problem. It was a tropical disease of low importance and (presumed to be) constrained by geography and climate to a part of the world that held little economic interest to the rest of us. Still, therein lies a salutary lesson because, if even a tiny fraction had been spent 20 years ago to develop an Ebola vaccine, we probably would not be in this position now. The present outbreak is now costing the world in terms of lost productivity, humanitarian aid and human lives lost. It is easy to dismiss tropical diseases as an issue that will not affect the West. However, the present situation is a warning shot across our bows that we ignore at our peril.

    (http://www.thenakedscientists.com)



  1. How are ideas in paragraphs 1 and 2 related?

    1. Paragraphs 1 and 2 highlight the horror of the Ebola outbreak.
    2. Paragraph 1 contradicts the explanation of Ebola in paragraph 2.
    3. Paragraphs 1 and 2 argue Ebola can be prevented with the latest vaccines.
    4. Paragraph 1 states the causes of Ebola, and paragraph 2 explains the efects.
    Jawaban : a

    Paragraf pertama dan paragraf kedua menyatakan kengerian akan merebaknya virus Ebola yang tengah terjadi yang menjangkiti 7.000 orang dan separuh lebih darinya telah meninggal dunia. Berawal dari epidemik Ebola di Afrika Barat yang kemudian menjadikan negara-negara barat waspada terhadap penyebarannya.

  2. Which of the following is most relevant with the idea of Ebola outbreak described in the passage?

    1. Scientists are developing a new drug, but they are running out of fund.
    2. A mother does not comfort her crying son who merely wants her attention.
    3. A diabetic man ignored a slight wound on his toe; then he got infected horribly.
    4. Students choose not to study for an upcoming test since the test was book-open.
    Jawaban : c

    Analogi yang tepat dengan merebaknya virus Ebola adalah seperti seorang penderita diabetes yang mengabaikan luka kecil di jempol kakinya yang kemudian terinfeksi dengan parahnya. Di dalam teks tersebut digambarkan dalam paragraf keempat kalimat 1 – 4.

    “Hence, why is it that, nearly 40 years after Ebola first surfaced, the world finds itself in a state of panic. Now, up to ten thousand people are dead, owing to a bug that is probably preventable thanks to scientiic research done decades ago. The answer is that Ebola was regarded as someone else’s problem. It was a tropical disease of low importance and (presumed to be) constrained by geography and climate to a part of the world that held little economic interest to the rest of us. Still, therein lies a salutary lesson because, if even a tiny fraction had been spent 20 years ago to develop an Ebola vaccine, we probably would not be in this position now. The present outbreak is now costing the world in terms of lost productivity, humanitarian aid and human lives lost. It is easy to dismiss tropical diseases as an issue that will not affect the West. However, the present situation is a warning shot across our bows that we ignore at our peril.”

    Pernyataan tersebut menyatakan bahwa kita mengabaikan hal yang mengerikan yang menimpa kita, hal ini bisa kita lihat dalam kata (peril yang berarti mengerikan dan mempunyai makna yang dekat artinya dengan horribly).

  3. The assumption the author has about the West is ….

    1. they act fast to prevent a disease only if it is important for them
    2. tropical diseases are considered exotic and dangerous by the people
    3. it is difficult to convince them that they need to send medical help to Africa
    4. they are really interested in developing Ebola vaccines for mass production
    Jawaban : a

    Asumsi penulis terhadap negara barat yang menyatakan bahwa mereka akan bertindak cepat untuk mencegah sebuah penyakit hanya jika hal tersebut penting bagi mereka atau berdampak kepada mereka. Hal ini tertuang dalam paragraf ketiga kalimat 5 dan 6.

    “However, because they are at a test stage, these agents, which will be critical if we are to nip this outbreak in the bud, are nowhere near ready for mass production. Trials are only now getting underway of human versions of the vaccines in the UK, and the US. “Way too late,” many are saying, to prevent the inevitable.”

  4. Which sentences most effectively illustrate the current Ebola prevalence?

    1. 2 – 4 of paragraph 1
    2. 1 – 2 of paragraph 2
    3. 2 – 3 of paragraph 3
    4. 1 – 2 of paragraph 4
    Jawaban : b

    Kalimat yang menggambarkan merebaknya virus Ebola saat ini terdapat dalam kalimat pertama dan kedua paragraf kedua, yaitu: “To put the scale of the present situation into perspective, since the first recorded case of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo 38 years ago, there have been fewer than 2.500 deaths documented in total. Thus, this single present outbreak is already three times larger than the entire Ebola death toll ever.”

  5. Paragraph 3 implies that ….

    1. Ebola vaccines are very complex and time consuming to create
    2. Ebola vaccines should have been tested on humans much earlier
    3. it is inappropriate for Ebola vaccines to be safely tested on humans
    4. the UK, and US are countries that are in urgent needs of Ebola vaccines
    Jawaban : b

    Paragraf ketiga menyiratkan bahwa vaksin Ebola seharusnya sudah diujikan kepada manusia jauh lebih awal sebelum virus Ebola menjadi kasus luar biasa yang terjadi seperti saat ini. Kalimat “Way too late, many are saying, to prevent the inevitable.” menyiratkan bahwa saat ini sudah sangat terlambat untuk mencegah yang tidak tercegah (sudah terjadi).

  6. Which of the following best restates ideas of paragraph 4?

    1. Ebola has been a major problem for 40 years, so it will be over soon.
    2. Ebola only affects the countries with little economic and political power.
    3. The number of patients dying from Ebola will likely to remain the same.
    4. Scientists are developing vaccines that can be used for animals and humans.
    Jawaban : e

    Gagasan yang terdapat dalam paragraf keempat menyatakan bahwa jka saja vaksin Ebola sudah lama dibuat, maka Ebola dapat dicegah bahkan disembuhkan. Hal ini tersurat dalam kalimat 2 – 4 paragraf tersebut.

    “Now, up to ten thousand people are dead, owing to a bug that is probably preventable thanks to scientiic research done decades ago. The answer is that Ebola was regarded as someone else’s problem. It was a tropical disease of low importance and (presumed to be) constrained by geography and climate to a part of the world that held little economic interest to the rest of us.”

Bagian 6

    Different forms of energy sources have helped us in many ways from running our vehicles to cooking at home or generating electricity. There are two types of energy sources – renewable and non-renewable energy resources. The former is where the energy resources do not get depleted and they can be used repeatedly whereas non-renewable energy resources cannot be used again and again.

    We cannot even imagine a life without the existence of fossil fuels like crude oil; coal and natural gas. But, usage of these energy resources creates lot of problems. Global warming, increase in prices of fossil fuels, and the threat of peak oil are major concerns around the globe but what steps are we talking to overcome all these issues? If we stop consuming fossil fuels, we can stop global warming and save non-renewable energy resources for our future generations to deploy. But, at the same time we need to seek an alternative to meet our requirements. We come across these topics on television, internet, and magazines and there is a lot of debate going on with regards to these topics. Is it possible for us to overcome this crisis? Only alternative energy solutions can help us as well as our environment to some extent.

    Industries that deal with alternative energy solutions like solar and wind power thrive hard to save our environment. Even though modern technologies are being implemented to extract crude oil from places, which were not reachable earlier, it is still not possible to meet the growing demand. The demand for fossil fuels is increasing due to the rapid increase in population growth. Alternative energy solutions have lot of beneits when compared to non-renewable energy resources. Industries have started investing their time and money in researching as well as setting up power plants.

    Certain home users hesitate to go for alternative energy solutions as initial investment needs to be made. However, once the equipment is installed, there will be no maintenance costs or other repetitive costs. Apart from the set up cost, energy from the sun and the wind will always be free in any part of the country and there is no need for being dependent upon other countries. On the other hand, the prices of renewable energy resources keep increasing and certain countries have to be dependent upon major oil producing countries. Home users who consume alternative energy resources can cut down on their electricity bills.

    Every system has its own pros and cons but the best and wise thing to do is weigh the options that are available and choose the energy resource that offers long-term benefits. When it comes to alternative energy solutions, setting up solar plants and building windmills is a huge and complicated process but once they are set up, they offer endless benefits. In case of fossil fuels, oil companies need to locate the proven reserves, dig oil wells, extract oil, and convert into a more usable form so that it can reach the end consumer.

    (Adapted from http://www.articlesbase.com)



  1. The author’s bias regarding pollution is that ….

    1. different forms of energy sources have helped prevent from happening
    2. industries making use of alternative energy contribute the least of it
    3. energy from the sun and wind will produce the minimum level of it
    4. it is alternative energy that merely ofers solutions to overcome it
    Jawaban : d

    Anggapan penulis terhadap polusi adalah dengan adanya energi alternatif adalah satu-satunya yang menawarkan solusi untuk mengatasinya. Hal ini merujuk pada kalimat “Only alternative energy solutions can help us as well as our environment to some extent.” yang terdapat pada paragraf kedua.

  2. In presenting the ideas, the author starts by ….

    1. describing the types of energy sources
    2. referring to non-renewable energy resources
    3. showing evidence of the roles of energy sources
    4. stating the needs for alternative energy solutions
    Jawaban : a

    Penulis memulai tulisannya dengan menjelaskan jenis-jenis sumber energi, yaitu sumber energi tak terbarukan dan sumber energi terbarukan yang termuat dalam paragraf 1. “Different forms of energy sources have helped us in many ways from running our vehicles to cooking at home or generating electricity. "There are two types of energy sources – renewable and non-renewable energy resources. The former is where the energy resources do not get depleted and they can be used repeatedly whereas nonrenewable energy resources cannot be used again and again.”

  3. The author’s attitude towards alternative energy may be best described as being ….

    1. assertive
    2. optimistic
    3. supportive
    4. pessimistic
    Jawaban : b

    Sikap penulis terhadap sumber energi alternatif adalah optimistis. Hal ini dapat dilihat dalam tulisannya di paragraf terakhir: “When it comes to alternative energy solutions, setting up solar plants and building windmills is a huge and complicated process but once they are set up, they offer endless benefits.”

  4. The paragraph preceding the passage most likely deals with ….

    1. modern technologies used for energy solutions
    2. investment needs for equipment installation
    3. introduction to current energy sources
    4. alternative energy solutions
    Jawaban : d

    Maksud dari pertanyaan tersebut adalah paragraf sebelum paragraf pertama kemungkinan besar akan membahas solusi energi alternatif. Hal ini didasarkan pada awal paragraf pertama teks tersebut sudah menyatakan bahwa beragam bentuk sumber energi sudah membantu kita dalam banyak hal.

  5. The ideas in the passage may be best summarized that ….

    1. the government must support attempts for new energy installation
    2. solar and wind sources are examples of alternative energy solutions
    3. setting up solar plants and building windmills is a complicated process
    4. alternative energy solutions can keep our environment clean and green
    Jawaban : d

    Secara umum gagasan dari teks tersebut dapat dirangkum menjadi solusi energi alternatif dapat menjaga lingkungan kita bersih dan tetap hijau.

  6. Based on the passage, it can be hypothesized that we cannot stop global warming and save non-renewable energy resources for our future generations if ….

    1. the prices of renewable energy resources are decreasing
    2. we keep using fossil-based energy at the present rate
    3. alternative energy is out of industrial solutions
    4. present life-styles shift from alternative energy
    Jawaban : b

    Hipotesa yang dapat dimunculkan adalah kita tidak dapat menghentikan global warming dan menghemat sumber energi tak terbarukan untuk generasi mendatang jika kita tetap menggunakan sumber energi berbasis fosil pada jumlah yang sama dengan saat ini. Hal ini merujuk pada pernyataan “…non-renewable energy resources cannot be used again and again.” (Paragraf 1).

Bagian 7

            When mothers eat three sizeable servings of fish each week during pregnancy, it may benefit children’s brains for years to come, according to a large study in Spain.

            Researchers followed nearly 2,000 mother-child pairs from the first trimester of pregnancy through the child’s fifth birthday and found improved brain functions in the kids whose mothers ate the most fish while pregnant, compared to children of mothers who ate the least.

            Even when women ate averaged 600 grams, or 21 ounces, of fish weekly during pregnancy, there was no sign that mercury or other pollutants associated with fish were having a negative effect that offset the apparent benefits.

            “Seafood is known to be an important source of essential nutrients for brain development, but at the same time accumulates mercury from the environment, which is known to be neurotoxic,” lead author Jordi Julvez, of the Center for Research in 10 Environmental Epidemiology in Barcelona, said in an email.

            In an attempt to balance the potential harms of such pollutants with the general health benefits of fish, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s 2014 guidelines encourage pregnant women to eat fish, but no more than 12 ounces per week.

            The European Food Safety Authority recently issued a scientific opinion endorsing 150 g to 600 g of fish weekly during pregnancy, Julvez and colleagues note in the American Journal of Epidemiology. But, the study team writes, the effects of maternal 15 fish consumption during development are still not well understood and more research could help give pregnant women clearer guidance.

            The researchers analyzed data from the Spanish Childhood and Environment Project, a large population study that recruited women in their first trimester of pregnancy, in four provinces of Spain, between 2004 and 2008.

            On average, the women had consumed 500 g, or three servings, of seafood per week while pregnant. But with every additional 10 g per week above that amount, children’s test scores improved. The link between higher maternal consumption and better brain development in children was especially apparent when kids were five.

    (Diadaptasi dari https://www.yahoo.com/beauty/eating­lots­of­ish­during­pregnancy­could­hold145211893.html)



  1. What is the topic of the passage?

    1. Research on fish consumption by pregnant women.
    2. Effects of consuming fish on children’s development.
    3. Effects of pregnant mothers consuming fish on their children’s brains.
    4. A comparison between brain development and fish consumption.
    Jawaban : c

    Garis besar dari teks tersebut adalah penelitian yang mengarah pada konsumsi ikan oleh para wanita hamil terhadap perkembangan otak anak.

    Kita bisa lihat pernyataan di paragraf pertama dan kedua, yaitu:

    “When mothers eat three sizeable servings of fish each week during pregnancy, it may benefit children’s brains for years to come, according to a large study in Spain.

    Researchers followed nearly 2,000 motherchild pairs from the irst trimester of pregnancy through the child’s fifth birthday and found improved brain functions in the kids whose mothers ate the most fish while pregnant, compared to children of mothers who ate the least.”

  2. The word endorsing in line 16 in the passage means ….

    1. quantifying
    2. calculating
    3. balancing
    4. increasing
    Jawaban : e

    endorsing (mendukung atau mendorong) = promoting

    quantifying (mengukur) = calculating; computing; measuring

    balancing (menyeimbangkan) = adjusting; assessing

    increasing (menguatkan atau meningkatkan) = raising; upgrading

  3. How much fish does a pregnant mother need to consume per week to have her child test score improve in the future?

    1. Around 150 g
    2. Exactly 500 g
    3. Exactly 510 g
    4. Around 600 g
    Jawaban : c

    Dijelaskan dalam paragraf terakhir bahwa rata-rata wanita hamil yang mengkonsumi ikan 500 g per minggu dengan tambahan 10 gram per minggunya hasil dari pengujian terhadap anak meningkat. (“On average, the women had consumed 500 g, or three servings, of seafood per week while pregnant. But with every additional 10 g per week above that amount, children’s test scores improved.”)

Bagian 8

            Over the last two decades, the use of ICT has been an important topic in education. On the one hand, studies have shown that ICT can enhance teaching and learning outcomes. For example, in science and mathematics education, scholars have documented that the use of ICT can improve students’ conceptual understanding, problem solving, and team working skills. Consequently, most curriculum documents state the importance of ICT and encourage school teachers to use them. However, teachers need to be specifically trained in order to integrate ICT in their teaching.

            Schools are known to be resistant to innovation and change. However, the spread of ICT is beginning to affect how teachers teach. One of the current issues about the use of ICT is how it is integrated into the curriculum. The curriculum documents provide arguments for introducing ICT in the school setting. Therefore, schools expect that graduates from teacher education programs have a reasonable knowledge of how to use ICT. However, this may not be the case because most current teachers’ preservice preparation, and subsequent in-service courses were designed by using traditional educational technology and settings. Thus, the participants in these courses are not familiar with the processes, interaction patterns, features and possibilities of teaching learning processes based on ICT.

            This issue becomes complicated because the students’ thinking skills are often weak. Also, they typically lack information literacy skills although they were born in or after 1982. In addition, they belong to the “Net Generation”. Furthermore, they are accustomed to operating in a digital environment for communication, information gathering, and analysis. The problem is that students do not have to understand how their use of technology affects their habits of learning.

    Effective development of pre-service teachers’ ICT proficiency does not seem to be a direct process, but is the one asking for a careful, complex approach. First, a needs assessment is important to find out what ICT skills and knowledge teachers need at schools. Second, designers of teacher education programs should know the pre-service teachers’ perceptions of ICT and their J attitudes toward ICT integration into curriculum. Third, teacher education programs need to consider the two typical arguments that support the ICT use in schools.

    (Diadaptasi dari http://www.cjlt.ca/index.php/cjlt/article/view/498/229)



  1. With the statement ‘One of the current issues about the use of ICT is how it is integrated into the curriculum.’ in line 8, the author intends to ….

    1. emphasize the need for teachers with good literacy in technology
    2. explore the reasons for including ICT in the curriculum document
    3. explain the curriculum documents for ICT introduction in education
    4. argue that current teachers already have good knowledge of using ICT
    Jawaban : b

    Pernyataan tersebut dalam soal nomor 79 ini menyatakan bagaimana cara untuk mengintegrasikan TIK ke dalam kurikulum dengan memberikan penguatan pentingnya hal tersebut. Hal ini dikuatkan di paragraf terakhir. Kita bisa melihat pernyataan berikut:

    “Schools are known to be resistant to innovation and change. However, the spread of ICT is beginning to affect how teachers teach. One of the current issues about the use of ICT is how it is integrated into the curriculum. The curriculum documents provide arguments for introducing ICT in the school”.

  2. The author’s idea of the relationship between the use of ICT and learning outcome is analogous with ….

    1. vitamin – health
    2. speed – aeroplane
    3. harvest – irrigation
    4. cellphone – crime
    Jawaban : a

    Penggunaan TIK yang merupakan penguatan dari hasil belajar dapat dianalogikan dengan hubungan antara vitamin dan kesehatan. TIK bukan satu-satunya faktor peningkatan hasil belajar. Hal ini serupa dengan vitamin bukan satu-satunya faktor penunjang kesehatan.

  3. The assumption the author has about teacher education programs is that …..

    1. the programs have introduced a reasonable knowledge of how to use ICT
    2. the programs have found out what ICT skills and knowledge the teachers need
    3. the programs have given materials related to the pre-service teachers’ perceptions of ICT
    4. the programs were still designed in reference to traditional educational technology and settings
    Jawaban : d

    Asumsi si penulis dituangkan dalam kalimat keenam paragraf kedua bahwa sebagian besar persiapan kegiatan belajar-mengajar guru dipersiapkan dengan menggunakan teknologi dan susunan pendidikan yang lama, yaitu:

    “Therefore, schools expect that graduates from teacher education programs have a reasonable knowledge of how to use ICT. However, this may not be the case because most current teachers’ pre­service preparation, and subsequent in­service courses were designed by using traditional educational technology and settings”.

  4. Which paragraphs of the passage illustrate the ideal ICT teacher education programs most effectively?

    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4
    Jawaban : e

    Gambaran dari penggunaan TIK secara ideal dalam program pengajaran guru dijelaskan dalam paragraf terakhir dari teks tersebut, yaitu:

    “Effective development of pre­service teachers’ ICT proficiency does not seem to be a direct process, but is the one asking for a careful, complex approach. First, a needs assessment is important to find out what ICT skills and knowledge teachers need at schools. Second, designers of teacher education programs should know the pre-service teachers’ perceptions of ICT and their J attitudes toward ICT integration into curriculum. Third, teacher education programs need to consider the two typical arguments that support the ICT use in schools.

Bagian 9

    A study showed that a single artisanal coral reef fishery can produce over 30,000 meals per year. Its annual economic value is more than $78,000. Ocean and coastal ecosystems bring a range of benefits to people worldwide. They provide millions of people with food and livelihoods. Global and local stressors, however, threaten these services. To better understand the benefits from ocean environments, this study investigated how an artisanal fishery supports a community. This study uses a community-based approach to assess the factors affecting resource sustainability and food security in a small-scale coral reef fishery.

    The study found that the small-scale Kiholo Bay fishery provides communities with large-scale benefits. “This coral reef fishery generates diverse social, economic, and cultural values, which support the health and well-being of the Kiholo community,” said lead researcher Dr. Jack Kittinger, director of Conservation International’s Hawai’i program. “These benefits are likely common to coral reef fisheries across the globe, supporting key food security functions, cultural practices as well as local livelihoods.”

    The results of the study suggest that similar coral reef fisheries around the world provide the people who depend on them with the same types of benefits. The survey found that 58 percent of the caught seafood is kept for home consumption, 34 percent is given away and only 8 percent sold to commercial markets. “We found that the vast majority of the catch is kept for home consumption or given away as part of cultural practices, showing the important role that this bay plays in sustaining our community,” said Jenny Mitchell, a board member of Hui Aloha Kiholo. “When Kiholo thrives, so do we.”

    By surveying fishermen for an entire year, researchers were able to estimate that the fishery produced more than 7,300 pounds of seafood per year for the community of people. Nearly 60 percent of the catch is used for subsistence, contributing to community food security. Geographic analysis of community beneiciaries showed that 20 percent of seafood procured is used for sociocultural events that are important for social cohesion.

    (Diadaptasi dari http://www.conservation.org/NewsRoorn/pressreleases/Pages/Reef­to­Table­Small­Scale­Reef­Fisheries­Provide­Big­Beneits­to­People.aspx)



  1. What can be inferred from the passage?

    1. The study was conducted because coral reefs are threatened globally.
    2. Sociocultural practices have burdened the sustainability of coral reef fishery.
    3. The benefits local people get from the existing coral reefs are immense.
    4. Coral reef fishery helps local people maintain their social relationship.
    Jawaban : c

    Dari teks tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa keberadaan terumbu karang memberikan manfaat besar bagi penduduk setempat. Hal ini bisa kita lihat pada pernyataan paragraf pertama baris kedua, yaitu:

    “Ocean and coastal ecosystems bring a range of benefits to people worldwide. They provide millions of people with food and livelihoods. Global and local stressors, however, threaten these services”.

  2. The sentence ‘Ocean and coastal ecosystems bring a range of benefits to people worldwide.’ in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ….

    1. people in most countries benefit from marine bussiness
    2. oceans benefit the world with water as the main source of rainfalls
    3. many people gain considerable advantages from marine ecosystems
    4. explorations from coast to ocean should be done to gain the most benefit
    Jawaban : c

    Makna dari kutipan kalimat pada soal tersebut adalah bahwa masyarakat akan mendapatkan banyak manfaat dari ekosistem laut.

    “They provide millions of people with food and livelihoods. Global and local stressors, however, threaten these services”.

    Pernyataan di atas adalah manfaat ekosistem laut untuk kehidupan manusia.

  3. Which of the following relects the author’s bias about economic value of coral reef?

    1. Fish-based food resources are guaranteed.
    2. It is applicable to any coral reef elsewhere.
    3. People shared the benefits of coral reefs.
    4. Coral reefs influence cultural events.
    Jawaban : b

    Anggapan si penulis terhadap nilai ekonomi dari terumbu karang berlaku untuk semua terumbu karang di mana saja. Hal ini dikarenakan pernyataan dalam paragraf satu tidak hanya menyebutkan manfaat satu terumbu karang di wilayah tertentu saja.

    “A study showed that a single artisanal coral reef fishery can produce over 30,000 meals per year. Its annual economic value is more than $78,000. Ocean and coastal ecosystems bring a range of benefits to people worldwide. They provide millions of people with food and livelihoods. Global and local stressors, however, threaten these services. To better understand the benefits from ocean environments, this study investigated how an artisanal fishery supports a community."

  4. In presenting the ideas, the author starts by ….

    1. showing the benefits of fishery in Kiholo Bay
    2. stating findings of research on coral reef fishery
    3. warning the potential of coral reef damage
    4. arguing the economic value of coral reef
    Jawaban : b

    Si penulis mengawali tulisannya dengan menyebutkan hasil dari penelitian manfaat dari perikanan terumbu karang (paragraf 1). Pernyataan tersebut bisa kita lihat di paragraf pertama, yaitu:

    “This study uses a community-based approach to assess the factors affecting resource sustainability and food security in a smallscale coral reef fishery”.

Bagian 10

    Maintaining a healthy lifestyle requires persistence and dedication, but not without reward. Regular exercise, not smoking, limited alcohol consumption, adequate sleep, and a balanced diet are all aspects of a healthy lifestyle. In general, a healthy life style benefits people in various ways.

    According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, practicing a healthy lifestyle makes individuals’ risk of premature death 66 percent less likely from cancer, 65 percent less likely from cardiovascular disease, and 57 percent less likely from other causes. The four healthy lifestyle factors studied include limited alcohol consumption, avoiding tobacco, improved nutrition, and regular physical activity. Apart from consuming more whole and fresh foods, every individual should avoid foods with large amounts of sodium, trans fats, saturated fats, added sugars, and processed grains.

    In addition, it is no secret that a healthy lifestyle can help us shed pounds and look more youthful, but it goes beyond weight loss. For example, staying hydrated and getting adequate sleep can reduce the appearance of under-eye bags. Limiting alcohol intake reduces its aging effects on our skin and eyes, as does avoiding tobacco. Proper nutrition from a balanced diet also supplies our body with the nutrients it needs for healthy and lustrous hair, bright eyes, tight skin, and an overall glow.

    According to MayoClinic.com, physical activity triggers the release of brain chemicals that can make us feel relaxed and happier. This emotional boost can help our outlook about our appearance and improve our self-confidence. Besides, the mood-enhancing chemicals released by physical activity can help us face the troubles of a stressful day with a calmer mindset. Furthermore, exercising regularly makes our body stronger and improves its endurance. Physical activity also conditions our cardiovascular system, which helps keep our muscles energized by delivering oxygen more efficiently. As a result, we will have more energy to do everyday tasks. A balanced diet, limited alcohol consumption, and proper hydration also aid in increased energy levels, according to Harvard Health Publications. Limiting alcohol consumption also promotes a better mood.

    (Diadaptasi dari http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/efects­healthy­lifestyle­7740.html)



  1. What is the author’s attitude toward the topic of the passage?

    1. Considerate
    2. Confident
    3. Persuasive
    4. Objective
    Jawaban : c

    Dari teks tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa sikap si penulis terhadap pokok bahasan teks adalah persuasive (meyakinkan pembaca).

    “Maintaining a healthy lifestyle requires persistence and dedication, but not without reward. Regular exercise, not smoking, limited alcohol consumption, adequate sleep, and a balanced diet are all aspects of a healthy lifestyle. In general, a healthy life style benefits people in various ways”.

    Pernyataan tersebut menyatakan bahwa memelihara gaya hidup sehat membutuhkan ketekunan dan ketegasan, hal ini sama halnya pernyataan yang di nyatakan dalam teks Analytical Exposition yang tujuannya adalah memengaruhi pembaca supaya mengikuti hal-hal yang baik sesuai yang disampaikan dalam teks.  

  2. The paragraph following the passage will most likely talk about ….

    1. physical activities in keeping a healthy life style
    2. avoiding alcoholic drinks to reduce aging effects
    3. benefits of a healthy life style to people’s mood
    4. factors to maintain a healthy lifestyle
    Jawaban : e

    Maksud dari soal tersebut adalah “paragraf berikutnya akan membahas tentang ...”

    Hubungan antarparagraf harus koheren.

    Paragraf terakhir menyinggung masalah manfaat secara fisik (sebagian besar) dan secara mental (Limiting alcohol consumption also promotes a better mood), maka paragraf berikutnya akan lebih banyak membahas manfaat secara mental dari gaya hidup sehat.

  3. The passage can be best summarized as follows ….

    1. some aspects of a healthy lifestyle include regular exercise and limited alcohol consumption
    2. consuming more whole and fresh foods helps us keep our healthy life
    3. a healthy lifestyle makes people get admiration from others
    4. being healthy is people’s way to pursue their career
    Jawaban : e

    Rangkuman dari teks di atas adalah bahwa gaya hidup sehat membantu orang untuk memiliki kualitas hidup yang lebih baik adalah dari paragraf 2 ("The four healthy lifestyle factors studied include limited alcohol consumption, avoiding tobacco, improved nutrition, and regular physical activity”) yang menyatakan bahwa resiko terhadap gangguan penyakit berkurang; paragraf 3 (“Proper nutrition from a balanced diet also supplies our body with the nutrients it needs for healthy and lustrous hair, bright eyes, tight skin, and an overall glow”) yang menyatakan penampilan fisik yang lebih menarik; dan paragraf 4 (“Physical activity also conditions our cardiovascular system, which helps keep our muscles energized by delivering oxygen more eficiently. As a result, we will have more energy to do everyday tasks. A balanced diet, limited alcohol consumption, and proper hydration also aid in increased energy levels, according to Harvard Health Publications. Limiting alcohol consumption also promotes a better mood”) yang menyatakan kesehatan fisik dan mental meningkat.

  4. Based on passage what should we do if we want to have a better mood? We should ….

    1. do regular physical activities
    2. minimize the risk of illnesses
    3. help other solve daily-life problems
    4. reduce aging effects on our skin and eyes
    Jawaban : a

    Dijelaskan dalam kalimat pertama paragraf terakhir bahwa kegiatan fisik memicu pelepasan zat kimia otak yang dapat membuat kita merasa tenang dan lebih bahagia (According to MayoClinic.com, physical activity triggers the release of brain chemicals that can make us feel relaxed and happier).


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