Text 1 (for questions 1 and 2)
A supporter of the national education bill displays a sign reading “Endorse the national education bill right now” to every motorist passing each side of the House of Representatives compound in Senayan, Central Jakarta. Thousands of members from Islamic groups gathered outside the compound on Tuesday demanding that the bill be endorsed.
Soal 1
The topic of the passage is about ...
A. national education
B. education bill
C. supporters of the bill
D. a supporter’s idea
E. a public demand
Answer & Analysis
Correct answer: B
Main reasoning: The entire passage revolves around public actions and demonstrations demanding the endorsement of the national education bill. While supporters and demands are mentioned, they all point to one central issue: the education bill itself.
Option analysis:
A. Too broad; the text is not about education in general.
B. Correct: the bill is the core topic discussed.
C. Supporters are mentioned, but only as part of the issue.
D. The passage is not about one person’s idea.
E. Public demand is present, but it serves the main topic, which is the bill.
Logic note: The main topic must cover all details; “education bill” is \( \gt \) “supporters” in scope.
Soal 2
“… that the bill be endorsed.” The word endorsed is closest in meaning to ...
A. talked
B. discussed
C. approved
D. decided
E. resumed
Answer & Analysis
Correct answer: C
Main reasoning: In the context of a bill, “endorsed” means officially supported or accepted. The closest meaning among the options is “approved.”
Option analysis:
A. “Talked” does not imply official acceptance.
B. “Discussed” means talked about, not accepted.
C. Correct: “approved” matches the formal meaning of “endorsed.”
D. “Decided” is related but less precise than “approved.”
E. “Resumed” means continued again, unrelated here.
Logic note: Endorsement implies acceptance; acceptance is \( \gt \) mere discussion.
Text 2 (for questions 3–6)
Satellite Space-eye does not look like the satellites of the 1980s. It has large wings that gather solar power. The power is for the motor. It keeps the satellite in the same place above the earth. All the big farmers in the area have paid for the cost of Satellite Space-eye.
Constanza is one of those farmers. His home computer makes the connection with Satellite Space-eye. He asks to see a picture of the field in the south-west corner of his farm. The picture appears on a TV screen. It is a picture of a green wheat field. Everything looks fine, but he asks the computer to show the same area, but in colours. The colours show the different temperatures in the field.
Constanza looks closely at the large red spot near the middle of the wheat field. He knows that something is wrong in the wheat field. The red colour means the spot is warmer than its surroundings. It may be due to lack of moisture or not enough nutrients in the soil. Insects eating the wheat can also show a red spot.
The computer tells him more about the warm spot. It may be a shortage of nitrogen in the soil. He asks the computer to predict the harvest if he adds fertilizer. He then asks the price of wheat. He also tells the computer the price of fertilizer. He asks for a costing. He wants to know if it will give him a profit to add the fertilizer. The computer gives him the answer. Is it a science fiction? No, it is happening now.
Soal 3
The text tells about ...
A. Constanza and his wheat field
B. the use of Satellite Space-eye in farming
C. the blue, red, and green colours on the TV screen
D. the meaning of the colours appeared on the TV screen
E. the ability of the computer to predict
Answer & Analysis
Correct answer: B
Main reasoning: The passage explains how Satellite Space-eye is used by farmers to monitor fields, analyze problems, and predict harvest results. Constanza is only an example to show this use.
Option analysis:
A. Too narrow; Constanza is an example, not the main topic.
B. Correct: the main focus is the application of satellite technology in farming.
C. Colours are discussed, but only as part of the system.
D. Meaning of colours is a detail, not the main idea.
E. Prediction is one function, but not the whole topic.
Logic note: A general technological use is \( \gt \) a single example or detail.
Soal 4
The main idea of paragraph \( 2 \) is ...
A. Constanza is one of the farmers who makes use of the Satellite Space-eye
B. Constanza’s home computer is connected to Satellite Space-eye
C. The picture appears on the TV screen comes from Satellite Space-eye
D. Various information can be served by Satellite Space-eye
E. The Satellite Space-eye sent Constanza what he wanted
Answer & Analysis
Correct answer: B
Main reasoning: Paragraph \( 2 \) explains how Constanza’s home computer connects to Satellite Space-eye and displays images of his field. This connection is the core idea that allows all other actions.
Option analysis:
A. True but too general; the paragraph focuses on the connection process.
B. Correct: the connection enables viewing and analysis.
C. Only one detail within the paragraph.
D. Too broad; detailed later in other paragraphs.
E. Implies active sending, which is not emphasized here.
Logic note: Without connection, information access is \( \lt \) complete system use.
Soal 5
The red colour showed on the TV screen means that ...
A. the plants are healthy
B. the soil does not have enough nutrients
C. the temperature is low
D. the plants are not disturbed by any insects
E. the wheat field is in good condition
Answer & Analysis
Correct answer: B
Main reasoning: The text states that a red colour indicates a warmer spot, which may be due to lack of moisture or not enough nutrients in the soil. Therefore, insufficient nutrients best match the meaning.
Option analysis:
A. Incorrect; red indicates a problem, not healthy plants.
B. Correct: lack of nutrients is explicitly mentioned.
C. Incorrect; red shows warmer temperature, not low.
D. Incorrect; insects may also cause red spots.
E. Incorrect; red signals something wrong.
Logic note: Problem indication is \( \gt \) healthy condition when interpreting warning colours.
Soal 6
“It may be due to lack of moisture.” The underlined words can be replaced with ...
A. make
B. have
C. get
D. owing to
E. let
Answer & Analysis
Correct answer: D
Main reasoning: The phrase “due to” means “because of.” “Owing to” is the closest synonym that keeps the same causal meaning in the sentence.
Option analysis:
A. “Make” does not express cause.
B. “Have” does not show reason.
C. “Get” is unrelated to causation.
D. Correct: “owing to” has the same meaning as “due to.”
E. “Let” does not fit the context.
Logic note: Cause–effect connectors are equivalent; “owing to” is \( = \) “due to” in meaning.
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