TPHBS 20-21
TPHBS 20-21
PETUNJUK UMUM:
1. Berdoalah sebelum mengerjakan soal.
2. Tulislah dahulu Nama, Kelas dan Nomor Ujian pada lembar jawaban yang telah
disediakan.
3. Bacalah dengan teliti petunjuk cara mengerjakan soal sebelum Anda menjawab.
4. Laporkan kepada pengawas apabila terdapat tuli san yang kurang jelas.
5. Jumlah soal sebanyak 50 butir, pada setiap butir terdapat 5 pilihan jawaban.
6. Periksalah pekerjaan Anda sebelum diserahkan kepada pengawas.
PETUNJUK KHUSUS:
Pilihlah salah satu jawaban yang paling tepat, dengan menghitamkan ( ) pada huruf A,
B, C, D atau e pada lembar jawaban yang tersedia !
5. Man : I heard that you are not feeling well. What’s wrong?
Woman : The doctor said that I have digestive problems.
Man : I am sorry to hear that. Take the medication and avoid foods that trigger
acid reflux. Hopefully, you will get better soon.
Woman : Thanks for caring.
A. I think so.
B. I disagree with you.
C. It is undeniable now.
D. I am not in line with you.
E. I think it is very common now.
10. Woman : I was wondering if you could help me book a few tours.
Man : You have come to the right place. How many days will you be visiting
here?
Woman : I will be here for a week.
Man : ….
Woman : This is my first time visiting this city.
The 14th century epidemic of the “Black Death,” also called the black plague or
bubonic plague, across Europe and Asia, has become one of the most infamous events
in history. The plague killed 30-60 percent of the entire population of Europe, claiming
a grand total of anywhere between 75 to 200 million lives. Population growth did not
resume until a full century later, and the world population did not recover until the 17th
century. The profound religious, social, and economic upheavals resulting from the
Black Plague were permanent.
The massive death toll caused an extreme labor shortage, which meant higher
wages for the peasants and a greater choice of who they wanted to work for. The land
was plentiful, and lords were forced to try and make conditions more attractive to the
peasants. Serfdom all but disappeared as a result, and this “golden age” of prosperity
would not be soon forgotten. Decades later, when the feudal lords tried to roll back
these benefits and return to the old ways, the result was widespread peasant revolts.
The Black Death also helped break the absolute authority of the Catholic Church.
18. The extreme shortage of labor … the farmers got higher wages.
A. make
B. made
C. makes
D. is made
E. was made
19. What is the communicative purpose of the text?
A. To describe the life in the 14th century
B. To explain how and why an epidemic can happen
C. To retell the epidemic happened in the 14th century
D. To give information about the massive death in Asia
E. To convince that epidemic was common in the past.
Very little is known about Icarus’s early life. We know that he was the son of
Daedalus, the master craftsman, and Naucrate, a slave at King Minos’s Palace at
Knossos. Daedalus was under the employ of King Minos and besides crafting tools and
other items for the king, he helped Pasiphae seduce the bull who eventually
impregnated her.
The end result of this deception was the Minotaur, a creature that was half man
and half bull. Enraged, King Minos enlisted Daedalus’s help in creating the Labyrinth,
which became the Minotaur’s prison and ultimate demise.
Even though Daedalus helped the king, Minos still blamed him for helping
Pasiphae seduce the bull. So he trapped Daedalus inside the Labyrinth that he created.
His son, Icarus, became a prisoner with him, too.
While locked inside the Labyrinth, Daedalus knew that he had to find a way for
them escape. Therefore, he created two pairs of wings – one for himself and one for
Icarus. These wings were designed to help them escape from the Labyrinth.
Because Daedalus was a brilliant inventor, he was able to create a pair of wings
that worked. The wings were made up of feathers that were bound together by pieces
of melted wax. Once the wings were completed, Daedalus knew that the wings would
help them fly out of the Labyrinth and away from the island of Crete.
When Daedalus gave wings to his son, Icarus, he cautioned him not to get too
zealous. He knew that flying was a different feeling because humans aren’t typically
able to fly, and he was concerned that Icarus would overdo it and cause himself harm.
His biggest caution was to avoid flying too close to the sun.
As soon as Icarus put on his wings, his father’s warnings were forgotten. He was
so engrossed with flying that he didn’t even notice that he was flying into the sun. Before
long, the sun melted the wax and the wings fell apart. Icarus fell to his death. To this
day, the part of the sea where Icarus fell bears his name. The Icarian Sea is located off
the coast of the island of Ikaria.
22. Even though Daedalus helped the king, Minos still blamed him for … (paragraph 3).
The underlined word refers to ….
A. Icarus
B. Minotaur
C. King Minos
D. Daedalus
E. Labyrinth
https://www.merriampto.org/site/3628-2/
24. The text is about ….
A. an honor to students and teachers
B. the committee of a school reception
C. an invitation to join a school reception
D. an invitation to join a voluntary events
E. an announcement to have refreshments
25. Which of the following IS NOT carried out in the event?
A. Student readings
B. Individual musicians
C. Students performances
D. Enjoying refreshment in the lobby
E. Doing voluntary efforts for students
29. Frequent use of hand sanitizer can cause skin irritation … its formula consists of
alcohol, softeners, and fragrances.
A. due to
B. because
C. although
D. because of
E. as long as
30. Readers who agree with the writer’s opinion will most probably ….
A. stop using hand sanitizer
B. be a hand sanitizer manufacturer
C. use hand sanitizer more and more
D. use hand sanitizer only when soap and water are not available
E. consult the doctor whether he/she is allowed to use hand sanitizer
The following text is for questions 31 to 34.
32. Why did Melody think that being at the school was memorable?
A. She met Pram
B. She got a lot of friends
C. The school was a great school
D. She learned a lot and worked with Pram
E. She taught English at the school
No one wants to be left waiting first thing in the morning for that steamy cup of
coffee to kick-start a hectic day with a full schedule. Here are the steps to create the
perfect cup of coffee using your filter coffee machine.
1. Add a coffee filter to the filter basket
There are lots of different types of coffee filters to choose from, but you’ll often
find them branded as either ‘natural’ or ‘bleached’. Most coffee makers come with their
own mesh filter, and this usually the best option because it’s easy to use and you can
clean it when you need to.
2. Measure out your coffee
How much coffee you put in the filter depends on how much coffee you want to
make. It will also depend on your coffee machine and the type of coffee you’re making,
too.
Usually, you’ll need about two tablespoons of coffee for every six ounces of water,
but you should check your coffee maker for its perfect ratio. Some speciality blend
coffees can have different ratios too, but you can check the back of the package for
instructions.
3. Measure out your water
Your coffee pot will have markings on the side to help you measure out how much
water you need. To fill it up, there’s usually an opening behind or above the filter.
While it might be tempting to just pour the water through the filter basket, this
could cause some problems so just fill it up where it’s meant to go.
4. Plug the coffee maker in
Some machines will start brewing the coffee as soon as you turn it on, while others
might need you to press a button to get them going. Some also have a ‘time setting’,
so your coffee is ready when you need it.
5. Wait until the coffee has finished brewing before you pour it
We know, it’s tough to watch that pot take forever to fill, but a little patience will
be worth it in the end. Some machines do have a ‘pause’ option though, for those times
you just need it right away.
6. Throw away the paper filter
If you’re using a paper filter, you should remove it and throw it away as soon as
you’ve used it, because leaving coffee grounds in the machine will make your next pot
of coffee too bitter.
If you’re using the mesh filter, make sure to throw to used coffee grounds in the
bin and give the filter a rinse.
https://techtalk.currys.co.uk/kitchen-home/small-kitchen-appliances/how-to-use-a-filter-
coffee-machine/
35. When using a coffee machine what should we do before putting the coffee into the
machine?
A. Remove the coffee filter
B. Plug in the coffee maker
C. Put a coffee filter to the filter basket
D. Check whether the filter is natural or bleached
E. Measure the water to suit with the amount of coffee
37. Leaving coffee grounds in the machine for a long time will make …
A. the coffee perfect
B. the coffee sweeter
C. the machine damaged
D. the next pot of coffee too bitter
E. the paper filter destroyed
Mary E. Kalebel
230 Vista Drive
Memphis, Tenesse 38 130
(555) 555-3822
I am applying for the editor position advertised in the June 2019 Memphis Magazine.
In the ads, you say that you are looking for an editor for writing your own biography.
My relevant experience is diverse and established me as a first-class candidate for
this opportunity.
Sincerely yours,
Mary E
Mary E. Kalebel
40. Why does the writer think that she is the best candidate for the position offered?
A. She is a book editor
B. She is a frelance writer
C. She has many experiences related to editing
D. She has ever worked for a local newspaper
E. She has regular interactions with publisher
The ocean is never still. Whether observing from the beach or a boat, we expect
to see waves on the horizon. Waves are created by energy passing through water,
causing it to move in a circular motion. However, water does not actually travel in
waves. Waves transmit energy, not water, across the ocean and if not obstructed by
anything, they have the potential to travel across an entire ocean basin.
Waves are most commonly caused by wind. Wind-driven waves, or surface
waves, are created by the friction between wind and surface water. As the wind blows
across the surface of the ocean or a lake, the continual disturbance creates a wave
crest. These types of waves are found globally across the open ocean and along the
coast.
More potentially hazardous waves can be caused by severe weather, like a
hurricane. The strong winds and pressure from this type of severe storm cause storm
surge, a series of long waves that are created far from shore in deeper water and
intensify as they move closer to land. Other hazardous waves can be caused by
underwater disturbances that displace large amounts of water quickly such as
earthquakes, landslides, or volcanic eruptions. These very long waves are called
tsunamis. Storm surge and tsunamis are not the types of waves you imagine crashing
down on the shore. These waves roll upon the shore like a massive sea level rise and
can reach far distances island.
The gravitational pull of the sun and moon on the earth also causes waves. These
waves are tides or, in other words, tidal waves. It is a common misconception that a
tidal wave is also a tsunami. The cause of tsunamis are not related to tide information
at all but can occur in any tidal state.
https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/wavesinocean.html#transcript
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