Latihan Soal Bahasa Inggris SMA Kelas 12 Bab 5: Echoes of the Heart: Expressing Feelings With Words (bagian 1)

Soal

I can be cracked, made, told, and played, But I am never seen nor held. What am I?
1. A secret
2. A promise
3. A joke
4. A riddle
5. A dream
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: C. A joke Explanation: • A joke can be cracked (as in "cracking a joke"). • A joke can be made (people create jokes). • A joke can be told (people tell jokes). • A joke can be played (like a prank or practical joke). • However, a joke is not a physical object, meaning it can never be seen or held, making "a joke" the correct answer.
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The person who makes me, sells me. The person who buys me never uses me. The person who uses me never knows they are using me. What am I?
1. A medicine
2. A key
3. A will
4. A coffin
5. A contract
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: D. A coffin Explanation: • A coffin is made by a carpenter or coffin maker, who then sells it. • A person buys a coffin, but they never use it for themselves because it is for someone who has passed away. • The person who is inside the coffin never knows they are using it, because they are no longer alive. • This makes "a coffin" the correct answer.
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The more you feed me, the bigger I grow, But give me water, and I will go. What am I?
1. A fire
2. A balloon
3. A cloud
4. A plant
5. A secret
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: A. A fire Explanation: • A fire grows when you feed it with wood, paper, or fuel. • A fire goes out when you give it water. • This makes "a fire" the correct answer.
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I fly without wings, I cry without eyes, Wherever I go, darkness flies. What am I?
1. A bird
2. A storm
3. A ghost
4. A shadow
5. A river
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: B. A storm Explanation: • A storm flies without wings because wind moves fast in a storm. • A storm cries without eyes because it brings rain. • When a storm arrives, it brings darkness with clouds covering the sky. • This makes "a storm" the correct answer.
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Lina: I just don’t get it, Rina. I studied so hard for the test, but I still failed. Maybe I should just give up. Rina: Don’t say that, Lina! You’ve failed before, but you always got back up. Lina: But this time feels different. I feel like I’ll never succeed. Rina: Remember the time you fell off your bike when we were kids? You got up and tried again until you could ride. Lina: Yeah, but that was different. Rina: No, it’s the same! If you give up now, you’ll never pass the next test. My grandmother always says, “Fall seven times, stand up eight.” Lina: Hmm… I guess you’re right. I just have to try harder. What does the proverb “Fall seven times, stand up eight” mean?
1. Success is determined by how many times you can avoid failure rather than how you respond to it.
2. You should try again every time you fail.
3. Effort alone guarantees success, so failing repeatedly means you are not trying hard enough.
4. Taking too many risks without guaranteed success is unwise, and it's better to quit after multiple failures.
5. There is a limit to how many times one should keep trying before accepting defeat.
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: B. You should try again every time you fail. Explanation: The proverb “Fall seven times, stand up eight” emphasizes perseverance and resilience. It means that no matter how many times you fail, you should always get back up and try again. This message aligns with Rina's encouragement to Lina, reminding her of past experiences where persistence led to success.
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Read the passage below and answer the question. Maya had always dreamed of starting her own bakery. She loved baking, and everyone who tried her cakes said they were delicious. However, she was afraid of failing. She kept telling herself, “I don’t have enough money. What if no one buys my cakes? What if I fail?” One day, her friend Dita, a successful entrepreneur, visited her and said, “Maya, you have been talking about your dream for years, but you’ve never taken a single step forward. Have you ever heard the proverb, ‘The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step’? You’ll never know if you’ll succeed unless you try. If you don’t start, you’ll always stay where you are.” Maya thought about Dita’s words. The next day, she started baking small batches and selling them to her neighbors. Soon, word spread, and more people started ordering her cakes. Within a year, she opened her own bakery, all because she had taken that first step. What does the proverb “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” mean?
1. A long journey can only be completed by walking fast.
2. You cannot start something new without experience.
3. Success comes only to those who wait patiently.
4. Every big achievement starts with one small action.
5. A successful business requires a lot of money.
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: D. Every big achievement starts with one small action. Explanation: The proverb “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” means that no matter how big or challenging a goal may seem, the key to achieving it is to start with one small action. In the passage, Maya’s success began when she took that first step of baking small batches and selling them to her neighbors. This small beginning eventually led to her opening her own bakery.
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"A rolling stone gathers no ____."
1. Dust
2. Friends
3. Moss
4. Meaning
5. Gold
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: C. Moss Explanation: This proverb means that a person who never settles in one place or job does not accumulate responsibilities or attachments. Just like a stone that keeps moving doesn't allow moss to grow on it.
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Which proverb best describes the idea that our actions are more important than our words?
1. "Actions speak louder than words."
2. "The pen is mightier than the sword."
3. "Don't put all your eggs in one basket."
4. "Rome wasn’t built in a day."
5. "Every cloud has a silver lining."
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: A. "Actions speak louder than words." Explanation: This proverb emphasizes that what people do carries more weight than what they say. Someone can promise many things, but without action, those promises are meaningless.
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"Don’t count your chickens before they ____."
1. Lay eggs
2. Fly
3. Hatch
4. Grow
5. Sing
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: C. Hatch Explanation: This proverb means not to assume success before it actually happens. Just like a farmer shouldn't assume all eggs will hatch, people shouldn't rely on uncertain future events.
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Which of the following proverbs best describes someone who tries to do too many things at once and succeeds at none?
1. "Jack of all trades, master of none."
2. "Don’t judge a book by its cover."
3. "A watched pot never boils."
4. "Out of sight, out of mind."
5. "A penny saved is a penny earned."
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: A. "Jack of all trades, master of none." Explanation: This proverb means that someone who tries to do many things at the same time often does not become truly skilled at any of them.
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Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "The sun kisses the ocean’s crest, A golden glow upon its chest. Waves whisper secrets, soft and low, As gentle winds begin to blow." What literary device is used in the phrase "The sun kisses the ocean’s crest"?
1. Metaphor
2. Personification
3. Simile
4. Hyperbole
5. Alliteration
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: B. Personification Explanation: Personification gives human-like qualities to non-human things. The phrase "The sun kisses the ocean’s crest" describes the sun as if it has human lips and can kiss, making it an example of personification.
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Read the poem below and answer the question. "Under the sky so vast and wide A bird takes flight with graceful pride The trees stand tall, the rivers run While golden rays embrace the sun" What is the rhyme scheme of this poem?
1. AAAA
2. ABAB
3. ABCB
4. ABBA
5. AABB
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: A. AABB Explanation: The rhyme scheme follows AABB, meaning the first two lines rhyme with each other (wide/pride), and the last two lines rhyme with each other (run/sun).
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Read the poem below and answer the question. "The hands of time move ever still, Yet memories bloom against my will. Though youth may fade like morning light, Love’s echo lingers through the night." What is the main theme of this poem?
1. The inevitability of change and passing time
2. The excitement of new beginnings
3. The power of revenge and regret
4. The beauty of nature’s endless cycle
5. The strength of ambition and determination
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: A. The inevitability of change and passing time Explanation: The poem reflects on time and how memories remain even as youth fades. The phrase "The hands of time move ever still" suggests that time is always moving, and "Though youth may fade like morning light" emphasizes the fleeting nature of youth.
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Read the poem below and answer the question. "Silent streets in misty gray, Footsteps lost, all dreams decay. A hollow wind, a whispered name, Fading echoes, lost in pain." What is the tone and mood of this poem?
1. Tone: Nostalgic, Mood: Hopeful
2. Tone: Cheerful, Mood: Joyful
3. Tone: Melancholic, Mood: Gloomy
4. Tone: Angry, Mood: Frustrated
5. Tone: Inspirational, Mood: Encouraging
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: C. Tone: Melancholic, Mood: Gloomy Explanation: • Tone refers to the poet’s attitude, while mood refers to the emotions the poem evokes in the reader. • The poem describes silent streets, misty gray, footsteps lost, and fading echoes, which all suggest sadness and a sense of loss. • Melancholic is the best description of the tone because it reflects deep sadness and longing and gloomy fits the mood because the poem creates a somber and sorrowful atmosphere.
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Read the sentence below and answer the question. "The classroom was a zoo during recess." What makes this sentence a metaphor?
1. It directly compares two unrelated things without using "like" or "as."
2. It describes a real event that happened in the classroom.
3. It suggests that the students in the classroom are literally animals.
4. It exaggerates the number of students in the classroom.
5. It gives a non-human thing human characteristics.
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: A. It directly compares two unrelated things without using "like" or "as." Explanation: A metaphor compares two things by saying that one is the other, without using "like" or "as.". "The classroom was a zoo" is a metaphor because it compares a noisy classroom to a zoo, implying chaos.
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Which of the following sentences is a metaphor?
1. "His smile was as bright as the sun."
2. "She ran like the wind through the open field."
3. "The stars were diamonds scattered across the sky."
4. "The baby’s cry was like a siren, loud and sharp."
5. "The mountain stood tall like a silent guardian."
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: C. "The stars were diamonds scattered across the sky." Explanation: Metaphors directly compare two things without "like" or "as." "The stars were diamonds" is a metaphor because it directly equates stars with diamonds, suggesting brightness and beauty.
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Which sentence contains the best example of a simile?
1. "The waves roared angrily at the shore."
2. "She was drowning in a sea of sadness."
3. "His voice was as smooth as melted chocolate."
4. "The moon was a glowing lantern in the night sky."
5. "Time is a thief that steals our youth."
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: C. "His voice was as smooth as melted chocolate." Explanation: Similes compare two things using "like" or "as." "His voice was as smooth as melted chocolate" is a simile because it compares his voice to melted chocolate using "as."
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Read the sentence below and answer the question. "She carried the weight of the world on her shoulders." What does this metaphor mean?
1. She is physically carrying something heavy.
2. She is traveling to different countries around the world.
3. She feels responsible for many problems or worries.
4. She is trying to become the strongest person in the world.
5. She enjoys learning about the world.
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: C. She feels responsible for many problems or worries. Explanation: The phrase "carrying the weight of the world" is a metaphor for feeling extreme pressure or responsibility.
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Read the sentence below and answer the question. "Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without the words, and never stops at all." – Emily Dickinson What does the metaphor in this excerpt suggest about hope?
1. Hope is fragile and can disappear easily.
2. Hope is a living force that stays within us and gives us strength.
3. Hope is an illusion that cannot be trusted.
4. Hope is something we must physically hold onto.
5. Hope is a temporary feeling that comes and goes.
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: B. Hope is a living force that stays within us and gives us strength. Explanation: Emily Dickinson compares hope to a bird that "perches in the soul" and "sings," implying that hope is always present and uplifting, even in difficult times.
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Read the passage below and answer the question. Samantha had always been afraid of public speaking. Whenever she was asked to present in class, her hands would tremble, and she would forget half of what she had prepared. But today was different. She had spent weeks practicing, standing in front of the mirror, and rehearsing her speech over and over again. As she walked up to the stage, she could hear whispers in the crowd. "Will she mess up again?" someone muttered. Samantha took a deep breath and smiled. Instead of letting her nerves get to her, she stood confidently and began speaking with a steady voice. The audience was surprised—this was not the nervous, shy girl they remembered. She delivered her speech flawlessly and even cracked a joke that made the crowd laugh. After the presentation, her friend Olivia ran up to her. "Wow, Samantha! I thought you would be panicking up there, but you were as cool as a cucumber!" What does the idiom "as cool as a cucumber" mean in this context?
1. Samantha looked pale and sick while giving her speech.
2. Samantha stayed calm and confident despite the pressure.
3. Samantha was shivering on stage because of the cold air.
4. Samantha spoke quickly to finish her speech as soon as possible.
5. Samantha forgot her words but kept trying to continue speaking.
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: B. Samantha stayed calm and confident despite the pressure. Explanation: The idiom "as cool as a cucumber" is used to describe someone who remains calm and composed in a stressful situation. In the passage, Samantha, who was previously nervous about public speaking, delivers her speech with confidence and even makes the audience laugh. Her friend Olivia expresses surprise at how calm and collected she seemed, reinforcing the meaning of the idiom.
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Which idiom best describes someone revealing a secret by accident?
1. "Let the cat out of the bag."
2. "Bite the bullet."
3. "Break the ice."
4. "Hit the sack."
5. "Jump the gun."
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: A. "Let the cat out of the bag." Explanation: The idiom "let the cat out of the bag" means to accidentally reveal a secret or disclose information that was supposed to be kept hidden. It is often used when someone unintentionally shares something that was meant to be confidential.
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Read the dialogue below and answer the question. Lisa: "John, I know you’re struggling with the project, but don’t give up!" John: "I don’t know, Lisa… it feels like no matter what I do, I keep failing." Lisa: "Look, every successful person has failed before. Remember, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade!" What does the idiom "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade" mean?
1. Always be optimistic and turn challenges into opportunities
2. Be careful when dealing with new situations
3. It is better to keep problems a secret
4. Life is full of surprises, so you must always be prepared
5. If something bad happens, it is best to ignore it
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: A. Always be optimistic and turn challenges into opportunities Explanation: The idiom "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade" means to stay positive and make the best out of a bad situation. In the dialogue, Lisa encourages John not to give up despite his struggles, reminding him that failures can be turned into successes with the right mindset. The phrase suggests that challenges (lemons) can be transformed into something good (lemonade) through perseverance and a positive attitude.
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Read the passage below and answer the question. Maria had been saving up for months to buy a new phone. She worked extra shifts and avoided unnecessary expenses. However, just when she had enough money, her laptop suddenly broke, and she had to spend all her savings on repairs. "I guess that’s just the way the cookie crumbles," she sighed. What does the idiom "the way the cookie crumbles" mean?
1. If you don’t act quickly, you will lose your chance
2. People should never try to save money
3. Buying new things always leads to unexpected expenses
4. Saving money is pointless because problems will always arise
5. Some situations in life are unpredictable and disappointing
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: E. Some situations in life are unpredictable and disappointing Explanation: "The way the cookie crumbles" is an idiom that expresses acceptance of bad luck or an unfortunate situation.
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Read the passage below and answer the question. Mr. Dawson had been the manager of a successful company for over 15 years. However, the company had recently been struggling due to financial losses and low sales. Employees were worried that big changes were coming, and rumors spread that layoffs were inevitable. For months, Mr. Dawson tried to find solutions. He met with business consultants, cut unnecessary expenses, and even reached out to investors, hoping to save jobs. But in the end, there was no other option—he had to let go of some employees to keep the company from going bankrupt. On the day of the announcement, Mr. Dawson gathered his team in the meeting room. His face was serious, and his hands were clenched into fists. He took a deep breath and said, "I know this is difficult, but we have no choice. We must reduce our staff. This is one of the hardest decisions I have ever made, but I have to bite the bullet." What does the idiom "bite the bullet" mean in this context?
1. To physically bite something hard when feeling stressed
2. To make a difficult decision despite knowing it will be painful
3. To avoid making a tough choice and hope the problem solves itself
4. To act recklessly without thinking about the consequences
5. To regret a decision after making it
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: B. To make a difficult decision despite knowing it will be painful Explanation: The idiom "bite the bullet" means to face a painful or difficult situation with courage, even though it is unpleasant. In this passage, Mr. Dawson knows that firing employees is a painful decision, but he has no other choice. He must face the situation bravely even though he does not want to.
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Read the sentence below and choose the correct modal verb. "You ______ submit your final project before Friday, or your grade will be affected."
1. Must
2. May
3. Can
4. Should
5. Might
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: A. Must Explanation: "Must" is used to express strong necessity or obligation. Since the sentence implies that failing to submit will negatively impact the grade, "must" is the best choice.

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