Contoh Soal 45 Pilihan Ganda, 5 Esai PSAT Bahasa Inggris Kelas 10 SMAKU

Kembali ke sekolah, siswa akan diberikan tugas kelas dan terlibat dalam kegiatan pembelajaran untuk beberapa mata pelajaran. Teks-teks menunggu untuk dipelajari bersama guru mata pelajaran, terutama teks-teks dalam bahasa Inggris. Mempelajari teks-teks bahasa Inggris tentang berbagai topik, yang mencakup pemahaman dan struktur, serta melalui contoh pertanyaan dan jawaban, merupakan hal yang menyenangkan sekaligus menantang.

Saat semester mendekati akhir, terutama untuk bahasa Inggris, materi pembelajaran berbasis teks umumnya mencakup garis besar ujian akhir. Untuk memfasilitasi siswa, panduan akan diberikan mengenai soal-soal latihan dalam bentuk contoh ujian akhir dalam format pilihan ganda dan esai. Contoh ujian akhir bahasa Inggris akan disajikan, lengkap dengan pertanyaan pilihan ganda dan esai, dan mungkin juga kunci jawaban.

Contoh Soal Penilaian Sumatif Akhir Tahun (PSAT) Bahasa Inggris Kelas 10

Contoh soal untuk Penilaian Sumatif Akhir Tahun (PSAT) bahasa Inggris untuk kelas 10 digunakan sebagai penyegaran bagi siswa yang belajar bersama guru mereka di sekolah. Materi ujian akhir yang disajikan dalam artikel ini, berupa contoh - contoh teks, dialog dan ungkapan - ungkapan dalam bahasa Inggris, yang mencakup berbagai topik, termasuk contoh soal serta jawaban, sangat penting untuk mempersiapkan ujian akhir tahun.

Untuk memfasilitasi pembelajaran siswa, panduan akan diberikan mengenai soal-soal latihan dalam bentuk contoh ujian akhir tahun bahasa Inggris dalam format pilihan ganda dan esai, mungkin juga kunci jawaban. Berikut dibawah ini adalah materi ujian akhir bahasa Inggris kelas 10 dalam contoh soal - soal pilihan ganda dan esai untuk berbagai topik teks dan dialog singkat yang disertai dengan jawaban. Selamat berlatih ujian akhir tahun dan semoga bermanfaat.

A. READING

Choose the correct answer by crossing A, B, C, D, or E!

Text for Questions 1-5!

The Legend of Malin Kundang

A long time ago, in a small village near the beach in West Sumatra, lived a woman and her son, Malin Kundang. They were poor, so Malin decided to go to sea to make money. He asked for his mother’s blessing and promised to return. 

Years later, Malin Kundang became a wealthy merchant with a huge ship and a beautiful wife. When he landed at his village, his mother recognized him and ran to hug him. However, Malin was ashamed of his poor mother and denied she was his mother. He ordered his bodyguards to drive her away. 

Heartbroken, his mother prayed, "Oh God, if he is my son, punish him for his disobedience." Suddenly, a thunderstorm hit, and Malin's ship was destroyed. He was turned into a rock, kneeling, asking for forgiveness.

1. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

A. Malin Kundang became a rich man.

B. Malin Kundang's mother was very poor.

C. Malin Kundang denied his mother.

D. Malin Kundang was killed by a storm.

E. The villagers loved Malin Kundang.

2. Why did Malin's mother feel heartbroken?

A. Because her son was dead.

B. Because her son didn't recognize her.

C. Because she was still poor.

D. Because she could not go with her son.

E. Because the villagers took her house.

3. "He was turned into a rock, kneeling, asking for forgiveness." (Paragraph 3) The synonym of the word 'forgiveness' is ...

A. Forgive

B. Pardon

C. Anger

D. Kindness

E. Sadness

4. What is the moral lesson of the story?

A. Don't go sailing alone.

B. Respect your parents, especially your mother.

C. We should be rich.

D. A mother is not important.

E. Never ask for something from God.

5. Which part of the narrative structure is the third paragraph?

A. Orientation

B. Complication

C. Resolution

D. Re-orientation

E. Description

Text for question 6 – 10!

The Magic Candle

A long time ago, there lived a poor traveler who walked from village to village. One day, he found a golden candle in an old cave. When he lit it, a genie appeared and said, "I will grant you one wish, but only one." The traveler wished for a delicious feast. Instantly, a table full of food appeared.

However, a greedy innkeeper saw this and stole the candle that night. The innkeeper lit the candle and wished for a bag of gold. The genie appeared, but instead of gold, the genie said, "You are greedy. You deserve nothing." The candle then turned into smoke, and the innkeeper's inn was filled with nothing but cold air. The next morning, the traveler returned, and the genie told him to take the candle back, for only the kind-hearted could use it.

6. What is the main problem (complication) of the story?

A. The traveler was poor.

B. The innkeeper stole the magic candle.

C. The genie refused to give food.

D. The candle was broken.

E. The traveler lost his way.

7. Why did the genie refuse to grant the innkeeper's wish?

A. Because the innkeeper was hungry.

B. Because the candle was low on power.

C. Because the innkeeper was greedy.

D. Because the innkeeper was a traveler.

E. Because the genie was sleepy.

8. "The innkeeper's inn was filled with nothing but cold air." What can we infer from this sentence?

A. The inn was ruined.

B. The innkeeper got his wish.

C. The genie was kind.

D. The candle was magic.

E. The inn was clean.

9. What is the moral lesson of the story?

A. Don't be poor.

B. Greed leads to loss.

C. Don't travel alone.

D. Always keep the candle.

E. Be a genie.

10. Which of the following is a direct speech from the text?

A. A long time ago, a traveler found a candle.

B. The genie said, "I will grant you one wish."

C. The innkeeper stole the candle.

D. The candle turned into smoke.

E. He was a greedy man.

Text for Questions 11 – 16!

The Proud Peacock and the Crane

A Peacock was one day strolling by the edge of a lake. He saw his reflection in the water and felt very proud of his beautiful feathers. "What a magnificent bird I am!" he exclaimed. "Look at my brilliant colors, reflecting all the colors of the rainbow!"

Just then, a Crane landed nearby. The Peacock, with a sneer, looked at the dull, grey feathers of the Crane. "Poor bird," said the Peacock, "how colorless and dull you are! Look at my magnificent tail! It is a masterpiece of nature."

The Crane looked at the Peacock and replied calmly, "It is true, your feathers are beautiful. But with all your beauty, you cannot fly high into the sky. I can fly above the clouds, and from up there, I can see all the beauty of the earth. You are stuck on the ground."

The Crane then flew away, leaving the silent, proud Peacock alone by the lake.

11. What is the main conflict of the story?

A. The Crane wanted to steal the Peacock's feathers.

B. The Peacock was jealous of the Crane's ability to fly.

C. The Peacock insulted the Crane, who then challenged the Peacock's pride.

D. The lake was too small for both birds.

E. The Peacock can fly high into the sky.

12. What is the resolution of the story?

A. The Peacock became friends with the Crane.

B. The Crane showed the Peacock that utility is better than beauty.

C. The Peacock learned to fly.

D. The Crane apologized to the Peacock.

E. The Peacock is stuck on the ground.

13. "Look at my magnificent tail!" (Paragraph 2). The word "magnificent" is closest in meaning to...

A. Plain

B. Wonderful

C. Dull

D. Tiny

E. Small

14. What moral lesson can we learn from the fable?

A. Beauty is the most important thing in the world.

B. It is better to be useful than just beautiful.

C. We should not talk to strangers.

D. Never trust a bird with dull feathers.

E. Never give up.

15. Which of the following sentences uses simple past tense, commonly found in narrative texts?

A. The Peacock is walking by the lake.

B. The Crane flies away.

C. The Peacock saw his reflection.

D. The bird has beautiful feathers.

E. The Peacock are stuck on the ground.

16. What is the generic structure of the text above?

A. uses simple past tense.

B. Orientation – Complication – Resolution.

C. Story – Complication – Orientation – Resolution.

D. Orientation – Orientation – Complication – Resolution.

E. Orientation – Complication – Resolution – Story.

17. “ The Crane looked at the Peacock”. The passive form of the sentence is....

A. The Crane looked at the Peacock.

B. The Crane is looked at the Peacock.

C. The Crane is looked by the Peacock.

D. The Peacock was looked by the Crane.

E. The Crane was looked at the Peacock.

Text is for questions number 18 – 23!

The Battle of Surabaya

On November 10, 1945, Indonesia experienced a significant historical event, the Battle of Surabaya. This battle was fought between Indonesian soldiers and pro-independence militias against British and British Indian forces as part of the Indonesian National Revolution.

The fighting reached its peak in November 1945. The city was heavily bombed, and thousands of Indonesians were killed. The fighting began after British Brigadier A.W.S. Mallaby was killed in a firefight on October 30, 1945. This incident sparked anger among British troops, leading to an ultimatum to surrender all weapons.

The Indonesians refused to surrender, so the British launched a massive attack. Despite being outgunned, the Indonesian fighters put up fierce resistance, led by Bung Tomo. The battle lasted for three weeks and resulted in many casualties, but it became a symbol of Indonesian resistance against colonialism. Today, November 10 is celebrated annually as Heroes' Day.

18. What is the main topic of the text?

A. The life of Bung Tomo

B. History of British India

C. Battle of Surabaya

D. Heroes' Day Celebration

E. Death of Brigadier Mallaby

19. When did the Battle of Surabaya reach its peak?

A. October 30, 1945

B. November 10, 1945

C. November 10, 1944

D. Three weeks after the battle

E. Before the declaration of independence

20. What was the main reason the British launched a massive attack?

A. They wanted to seize Indonesia's food supplies.

B. They immediately lost the war.

C. Brigadier Mallaby was killed.

D. Indonesia surrendered.

E. They wanted to help Indonesia.

21. Who led the Indonesian resistance during the battle?

A. Brigadier Mallaby

B. British troops

C. Bung Tomo

D. President

E. Foreign journalists

22. "The Indonesian fighters put up fierce resistance..." (Paragraph 3). What is a synonym for the underlined word?

A. Weak

B. Calm

C. Intense

D. Gentle

E. Funny

23. What is the type of the text above?

A. Report

B. Recount

C. Spoof

D. Analytical Exposition

E. Hortatory Exposition

Choose the best answer!

24. Sita: "I just finished my painting."

Rani: "Wow! __________"

A. The painting looks terrible.

B. Beautiful painting!

C. I don't like it.

D. You should stop painting.

E. You tell me

25. Riko: "You look great in that uniform, Andi!"

Andi: "__________"

A. No, I don't.

B. Thank you, that's very kind of you.

C. You're wrong.

D. I hate it.

E. I don’t like it.

26. Which sentence is a compliment?

A. You should work harder.

B. You're very talented.

C. Stop doing that!

D. I'm sorry to hear that.

E. No thank

Text for question number 27 – 31!

B.J. Habibie

Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie, known as B.J. Habibie, was the third President of Indonesia. He was born on June 25, 1936, in Pare-pare, South Sulawesi. He was the fourth child of eight siblings, born to Alwi Abdul Jalil Habibie and RA. Tuti Marini Puspowardojo. Habibie studied at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) before continuing his studies in Germany, specializing in aerospace engineering. He became a renowned scientist and worked in Germany for many years before returning to Indonesia.

Habibie served as the Minister of State for Research and Technology for 20 years and was appointed Vice President before becoming President in 1998, serving for about 1.4 years. He was known as the "Father of Technology" in Indonesia because of his contribution to the national aviation industry, especially the development of the N-250 aircraft. He passed away on September 11, 2019, but his legacy as a brilliant scientist and visionary leader lives on.

27. What is the main purpose of the text?

A. To describe how a plane is made.

B. To tell a story about a famous movie.

C. To inform about the life of B.J. Habibie.

D. To convince people to study in Germany.

E. To report the news about the election.

28. When was B.J. Habibie born?

A. June 25, 1930

B. June 25, 1936

C. July 25, 1936

D. June 25, 1998

E. June 11, 1929

29. "He was known as the 'Father of Technology'..." (Paragraph 2). What does the word "He" refer to

A. Alwi Abdul Jalil Habibie

B. The President of Germany

C. B.J. Habibie

D. A pilot

E. The N-250 aircraft

30. Why is B.J. Habibie called the "Father of Technology"?

A. He was the first president.

B. He built many bridges in Indonesia.

C. He designed the N-250 aircraft and led strategic industries.

D. He lived in Germany for 20 years.

E. He was a very young president.

31. How long did B.J. Habibie serve as the President of Indonesia?

A. 20 years

B. 10 years

C. 5 years

D. 1.4 years

E. 71 days

Dialogue: Trip to Baturaden

Andi: "Hi, Budi. You look tired."

Budi: "Yes, I just got back from Baturaden yesterday."

Andi: "Wow! How was it?"

Budi: "Amazing! I went there with my family. We left at 6 a.m. by car."

Andi: "What did you do there?"

Budi: "First, we visited the waterfall. The water was very cold. Then, we had lunch under a big tree. In the afternoon, I took lots of photos of the scenery."

Andi: "Did you enjoy the trip?"

Budi: "Of course! It was a memorable vacation, even though the traffic was bad on the way home."

32. When did Budi go to Baturaden?

A. Last week

B. Yesterday

C. Two days ago

D. Last year

E. Last month

33. How did Budi get to Baturaden?

A. By bus

B. By motorcycle

C. By car

D. Take the train

E. On foot

34. What was the first thing Budi did there?

A. Have lunch

B. Take photos

C. Go to the waterfall

D. Sleep under a tree

E. Read the map

35. "It was an unforgettable vacation..." (Last sentence). What does the word "memorable" mean

A. Unforgettable

B. Horrible

C. Boring

D. Sad

E. Bad

36. How was the traffic on the way home?

A. Smooth

B. Heavy

C. Bad

D. Quiet

E. Silent

37. What did Budi do at Waterfall?

A. Take photos

B. Walk on foot

C. Sing a song

D. Look the wall

E. Spend money

Read the following text to answer the questions!

A Trip to Borobudur Temple

Last month, I went to Borobudur Temple with my family. We went there by car. We left our house at 6 a.m. and arrived there around 9 a.m.

When we arrived, the weather was sunny. We bought tickets and then walked to the main temple. The temple was very big and crowded with tourists. We climbed up to the top of the temple and took many pictures there. I was amazed by the detailed reliefs on the walls.

After spending two hours there, we went down and had lunch at a nearby restaurant. I ordered traditional food, gudeg, which tasted delicious. In the afternoon, we bought some souvenirs for our friends.

Finally, we went home at 3 p.m. Although I was tired, I felt very happy because I spent quality time with my family.

38. What is the main idea of the text?

A. A scary trip to the beach

B. A personal experience visiting a temple

C. A description of Magelang city

D. A story about buying souvenirs

E. A, B, C, and D are wrong

39. How did the writer go to Borobudur Temple?

A. By bus

B. By train

C. By car

D. By motorcycle

E. On foot

40. What did the writer do at the top of the temple?

A. Had lunch

B. Bought souvenirs

C. Took pictures

D. Slept

E. Played games

41. "I was amazed by the detailed reliefs..." (Paragraph 2). What is the synonym of the word 'amazed'?

A. Scared

B. Bored

C. Surprised

D. Annoyed

E. Sad

42. What did the writer eat for lunch?

A. Pizza

B. Gudeg

C. Nasi uduk

D. Fried rice

E. Burger

43. "Although I was tired, I felt very happy..." (Paragraph 4). The word "I" refers to...

A. The tourist

B. The reader

C. The guide

D. The writer

E. The brother

44. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To persuade people to go to Borobudur

B. To describe what Borobudur looks like

C. To entertain the reader with a story

D. To retell the writer's past experience

E. To inform how to build a temple

45. When did the writer go to the temple?

A. Last year

B. Last week

C. Last month

D. Yesterday

E. Tomorrow

B. ESSAY

This text is for question number 46!

The Legend of Toba Lake

Once upon a time, there was a man named Toba who lived in a simple hut in a farming field. He did some gardening and fishing for his daily life.

One day, while the man was fishing, he caught a big golden fish. In a surprise, the fish turned into a beautiful woman. Toba fell in love with her and asked her to be his wife. She agreed, but with one condition: Toba must never tell anyone about her past as a fish. Toba promised, and they got married. They had a son named Samosir.

Years later, Samosir was asked by his mother to bring food to his father in the field. On the way, Samosir was hungry and ate his father's food. When Toba realized his lunch was gone, he was furious. He shouted at Samosir, "You son of a fish!"

Samosir cried and ran home to his mother. The mother was heartbroken because Toba broke his promise. She told Samosir to run to the highest hill. Suddenly, the earth shook, and heavy rain fell. The area flooded and turned into a huge lake. The mother turned back into a fish, and Toba drowned. The lake is now known as Lake Toba, and the island in the middle is called Samosir Island.

46. Answer the question based on the text above correctly!

a. What is the main purpose of the text above?

Answer: ..........

b. Why did the woman turn back into a fish?

Answer: ...........

c. What is the moral value of the story?

Answer: .........

Text for question number 47 and 48!

RA Kartini: Figure of Women's Emancipation

Raden Ajeng Kartini was born on April 21, 1879, in Jepara, Central Java. She was descended from a noble family (menak) who adhered to Javanese traditions. Her father, Raden Mas Adipati Ario Sosroningrat, was a district head (wedana) in Mayong.

Despite coming from a prominent family, Kartini felt fortunate to receive an education at the Europese Lagere School (ELS) until the age of 12. After that, she was required to undergo a period of "seclusion," according to the customs of the time, which prevented her from leaving the house until her marriage.

To relieve her boredom, Kartini spent her time reading scientific books and European newspapers. Through her friendship with Rosa Abendanon in the Netherlands, Kartini learned about gender equality and the right to education for Indonesian women. On November 12, 1903, Kartini married Adipati Djoyodiningrat. Her husband supported her in opening a school for girls. Kartini died at the age of 25 after giving birth to her first child, Singgih, on September 17, 1904.

47. Write three action verbs in the past tense that describe Kartini's activities in the text!

Answer: ...........

48. Change the following active sentence from the text into the passive voice: "Kartini wrote a letter to Rosa Abendanon."

Answer: ..........

49. Instructions: Read the dialogue and answer the questions based on the text.

Dialogue

Rina: "Hi, Budi! I heard you won the city chess tournament."

Budi: "Yes, that's right. It was a fierce match."

Rina: "Wow, that was fantastic! I'm so impressed with your strategy. You really are a master!"

Budi: "Thank you so much, Rina. That means a lot to me."

Based on dialogue above, underline or identify phrases that express praise.

Answer: ________________________________________________________________

The dialogue is for questions number 50!

Siska: "Do you like my new hairstyle? I made it myself."

Dino: "Wow, (1) ____________________. It looks so fashionable on you!"

Siska: "(2) ____________________. I'm afraid it looks strange."

50. Answer the question correctly!

a. Fill in the blank (1) with an appropriate expression of praise.

Answer: __________________________________________________

b. Fill in the blank (2) with an appropriate response to the compliment.

Answer: __________________________________________________

End of the test.

Answer Key

I. READING

1. C

2. B

3. D

4. B

5. C

6. D

7. C

8. C

9. C

10. B

11. A

12. C

13. B

14. C

15. A

16. A

17. B

18. C

19. B

20. B

21. C

22. B

23. C

24. D

25. A

26. C

27. B

28. B

29. B

30. B

31. C

32. C

33. C

34. B

35. C

36. B

37. C

38. D

39. C

40. D

41. C

42. D

43. D

44. B

45. B

II. ESSAY

46. a. To tell about the story of Toba Lake.

b. She broke her promise.

c. Don't be greedy.

47. 1. felt

2. prevented

3. learned

48. A letter to Rosa Abendanon was written by Kartini.

49. Wow, that was fantastic! I'm so impressed with your strategy. You really are a master!

50. 1. That's a good idea!

2. It's looked great!

End of the text.

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Contoh soal yang diberikan di atas merangkum beberapa materi bahasa Inggris untuk semester ganjil dan genap serta berbagai pengetahuan tentang teks-teks bahasa Inggris. Siswa diharapkan dapat memahami materi teks, dialog dan informasi bermakna dalam bahasa Inggris, dengan berlatih mengerjakan soal-soal ujian sebagai simulasi persiapan menghadapi ujian akhir bahasa Inggris di sekolah.

Soal-soal ini dimaksudkan untuk membantu siswa mengingat kembali materi bahasa Inggris yang telah dipelajari dan sebagai referensi praktis bagi guru dalam menyediakan materi pengajaran, latihan, dan evaluasi pembelajaran yang relevan, menantang, dan tepat sasaran di tingkat sekolah menengah atas.

Soal-soal di atas adalah contoh soal Penilaian Sumatif Akhir Tahun (PSAT) bahasa Inggris untuk kelas 10. Semoga bermanfaat, dan selamat berlatih. Good luck.