Latihan Soal Bahasa Inggris SMA Kelas 11 Bab 1: The Joy of Friendship (bagian 2)

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Read the short story below and answer the question. Ethan was a bright student, but he often took shortcuts instead of putting in the effort to study. One day, he found an old notebook in the library containing answers to past exams. Excited, he copied them down and used them during his test. When the teacher graded the papers, Ethan received the highest score in the class. However, as the teacher read through the answers, she noticed something strange—Ethan had copied mistakes from the old exam. She called him forward and asked, "Did you study for this test yourself?" Ethan hesitated, realizing that his dishonesty had only embarrassed him. Ashamed, he admitted the truth. The teacher sighed and said, "Success earned dishonestly never lasts, Ethan. You’re capable of so much more if you just believe in your own abilities." What moral lesson does this story teach?
1. Clever people always find ways to succeed.
2. Cheating may bring temporary success, but it leads to failure in the end.
3. Making mistakes in exams is better than being too confident.
4. Hard work is unnecessary if you know how to take shortcuts.
5. Honesty is only important when people are watching.
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Answer: B. Cheating may bring temporary success, but it leads to failure in the end. Explanation: Ethan’s decision to cheat instead of studying led to short-term success but long-term embarrassment. The story teaches that true success comes from hard work, not dishonesty.
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Below are events from a short story, but they are out of order. • Ella discovered a letter hidden behind an old painting. • She carefully unfolded the letter and started reading it. • The letter revealed a secret about her grandmother’s past. • Ella was helping her parents clean the attic when she noticed an old painting. • Curious about the letter, she decided to investigate further. Which of the following is the correct order of the story’s events?
1. 2 → 3 → 4 → 1 → 5
2. 1 → 4 → 5 → 3 → 2
3. 3 → 2 → 5 → 1 → 4
4. 5 → 3 → 1 → 4 → 2
5. 4 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 5
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Answer: E. 4 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 5 Explanation: A well-structured story follows a logical sequence: • Introduce the setting and situation (cleaning the attic). • Create curiosity (finding the letter behind the painting). • Reveal the discovery (unfolding and reading the letter). • Provide key information (learning about the grandmother’s past). • Lead to further action (deciding to investigate more).
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Read the short story below and answer the question. Lucas had always wanted to be the best soccer player in his school. Every day, he trained for hours, running laps and practicing his shots. However, one of his teammates, Ryan, was naturally talented and barely had to practice to play well. One day, during an important match, Ryan injured his leg and couldn’t continue. The coach looked around and called Lucas to take his place. "This is your moment," the coach said. Lucas took a deep breath and stepped onto the field. Because of his hard work and training, he played exceptionally well and led his team to victory. After the match, Ryan smiled and said, "I guess hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard." What moral lesson does this story teach?
1. Natural talent is always more important than hard work.
2. Hard work and dedication lead to success.
3. Success is only possible if others fail.
4. People should rely on luck rather than effort.
5. Some people are naturally meant to win, while others aren’t.
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Answer: B. Hard work and dedication lead to success. Explanation: The story emphasizes that consistent effort and dedication are more valuable than relying solely on talent. Lucas’s success came from his training and persistence, showing that hard work pays off in the end.
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Read the conversation below: Lisa: "Have you seen my book?" Tom: "Yes, it’s on the table near the window." Which part of Tom’s sentence is a prepositional phrase of place?
1. on the table near the window
2. my book
3. Yes, it’s
4. near the window
5. Have you seen
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Answer: A. on the table near the window Explanation: A prepositional phrase of place tells where something is located. "On the table near the window" includes two prepositions (on and near), both indicating location.
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Read the short announcement: The library will be closed from Monday to Wednesday due to maintenance. Normal hours will resume on Thursday at 8 AM. Which of the following is a prepositional phrase of time from the announcement?
1. due to maintenance
2. from Monday to Wednesday
3. at the library
4. near the entrance
5. on the bookshelf
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Answer: B. from Monday to Wednesday Explanation: A prepositional phrase of time tells when something happens. "From Monday to Wednesday" indicates the duration when the library will be closed.
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Complete the sentence below with the correct prepositional phrase: "We decided to have a picnic ________ because the weather was so nice."
1. next week
2. at midnight
3. after lunch
4. in the park
5. on Monday morning
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Answer: D. in the park Explanation: A prepositional phrase of place describes where something happens. "In the park" correctly fits the sentence because it indicates a location.
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Read the conversation below: Mike: "When will the meeting start?" Sarah: "It will begin _______." Which of the following best completes Sarah’s response?
1. on the desk
2. in the afternoon
3. under the chair
4. beside the building
5. between the bookshelves
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Answer: B. in the afternoon Explanation: A prepositional phrase of time tells when something happens. "In the afternoon" correctly answers Mike’s question by indicating the time of the meeting.
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Read the short passage below: Jenny arrived at the airport early in the morning. She sat near the entrance and waited for her flight. Which of the following sentences correctly identifies both a place and time prepositional phrase?
1. "At the airport" (place) and "in the morning" (time)
2. "Sat" (place) and "waited" (time)
3. "Jenny arrived" (place) and "her flight" (time)
4. "Near the entrance" (time) and "early" (place)
5. "For her flight" (place) and "arrived" (time)
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Answer: A. "At the airport" (place) and "in the morning" (time) Explanation: "At the airport" is a prepositional phrase of place, and "in the morning" is a prepositional phrase of time. Both correctly describe where and when Jenny's actions take place.
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Read the short story excerpt: David had always dreamed of living by the beach. One day, he woke up at sunrise and walked outside to see the ocean. He stood on the balcony and took a deep breath, enjoying the fresh air. Which prepositional phrase describes a location?
1. by the beach
2. at sunrise
3. one day
4. took a deep breath
5. enjoying the fresh air
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Answer: A. by the beach Explanation: A prepositional phrase of place describes where something happens. "By the beach" tells us David's location.

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