Memasuki masa Penilaian Akhir Semester (PAS), siswa kelas 12 mulai fokus mempersiapkan diri agar mampu meraih nilai terbaik. Mata pelajaran bahasa Inggris menjadi salah satu komponen ujian penting yang membutuhkan pemahaman materi sekaligus latihan soal yang konsisten.
Berdasarkan buku Panduan Guru Bahasa Inggris Life Today untuk SMA/MA Kelas XII yang diterbitkan oleh Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, materi bahasa Inggris semester 1 pada Kurikulum Merdeka mencakup dua unit utama, yaitu narrative text dan argumentative text. Kedua materi ini menuntut kemampuan siswa dalam memahami struktur teks, menganalisis informasi, serta menggunakan bahasa secara efektif.
Untuk mendukung proses belajar menjelang PAS, berikut disajikan kumpulan contoh soal bahasa Inggris kelas 12 lengkap dengan kunci jawaban. Latihan ini diharapkan dapat membantu siswa memperkuat pemahaman konsep, meningkatkan keterampilan berbahasa, dan memantapkan diri sebelum menghadapi ujian.
Yuk, mulai latihan!
Contoh Soal Bahasa Inggris Kelas 12 Semester Satu
Question for numbers 1-5.
Long, long ago, when the gods and goddesses used to mingle in the affairs of mortals, there was a small kingdom on the slope of Mount Wayang in West Java. The King, named Sang Prabu, was a wise man.
He had an only daughter, called Princess Teja Nirmala, who was famous for her beauty but she was not married. One day Sang Prabu made up his mind to settle the matter through a show of strength.
After that, the Prince of Blambangan, named Raden Begawan, won the competition. Unfortunately, the wicked fairy, Princess Segara fell in love with Raden Begawan and used magic power to render him unconscious and he forgot his wedding.
When Sang Prabu was searching, Raden Begawan saw him and soon realized that he had been enchanted by the wicked fairy. The fairy could not accept this, so she killed Raden Begawan. When Princess Teja Nirmala heard this, she was very sad. So a nice fairy took her to the Kahyangan.
1. Which one of the following statements is false about Sang Prabu?
A. Sang Prabu was the father of his only daughter.
B. Sang Prabu was a king of a kingdom in West Java.
C. Sang Prabu was taken to Kahyangan by a wicked fairy.
D. Sang Prabu was a wise man.
Jawaban: C. Sang Prabu was taken to Kahyangan by a wicked fairy.
2. Why the wicked fairy did use her magic to make Raden Begawan unconscious?
A. She didn't like Raden Begawan.
B. She didn't want Raden Prabu to marry the princess.
C. She wanted Teja Nirmala to forget about her wedding.
D. She didn't want the prince of Blambangan to marry the princess.
Jawaban: D. She didn't want the prince of Blambangan to marry the princess.
3. What do you think will happen if gods or goddesses cannot mingle in the affairs of people on earth at that time?
A. Princess Segara will have married Raden Begawan.
B. Sang Prabu will not hold a strength competition.
C. Raden Begawan will not die.
D. Wicked Fairy will not take Raden Begawan's life.
Jawaban: D. Wicked Fairy will not take Raden Begawan's life.
4. So a nice fairy took her to the Kahyangan. (Paragraph 2) The word here in the sentence refers to ...
A. The wicked fairy
B. The nice fairy
C. Princess Nirmala
D. Prince Teja
Jawaban: C. Princess Nirmala
5. The similarity between fairies and humans according to the text.
A. The place they live.
B. The jealousy that they possess.
C. The way they don't feel love.
D. The strength they have.
Jawaban: B. The jealousy that they possess.
Question for numbers 6-15.
A long time ago, very few people lived in the New Territories. There were only a few villages. If the people wanted to go from one village to another, they often had to pass through wild and unsafe forests.
One day, a farmer's young wife went to the next village to visit her own mother and brother. She brought along her baby son. When it was time for her to leave, her brother said "it is getting dark. Let my son, Ah Tim, go with you through the forest".
So Ah Tim led the way and the young woman followed behind, carrying her baby. When they were in the forest, suddenly they saw a group of wolves. They began to run to avoid the danger, but Ah Tim kicked against a stone and fell down.
At once the wolves caught him. The young woman cried to the wolves, "please eat my own son instead". Then, she put her baby son on the ground in front of the wolves and took her nephew away. Everyone understood that this was because the woman was very good and kind. She had offered her own son's life to save her nephew.
They ran back to the house and called for help. All men in the village fetched thick sticks and went back with her into the forest. When they got there, they saw something very strange. Instead of eating the woman's baby, the wolves were playing with him.
6. What separated one village from another a long time ago in the New Territories?
A. Another village
B. Mountains
C. Forests
D. Hills
Jawaban: C. Forests
7. Who was Ah Tim?
A. The young woman's brother.
B. The young woman's son.
C. The young woman's brother and nephew.
D. The young woman's brother's son.
Jawaban: D. The young woman's brother's son.
8. Who walked in front when they were in the forest?
A. Ah Tm
B. The woman
C. The woman's son.
D. Her brother's nephew.
Jawaban: A. Ah Tm
9. How could the wolves catch Ah Tim?
A. He was afraid.
B. He was stumbled by a stone.
C. He ran slowly.
D. The woman cried.
Jawaban: B. He was stumbled by a stone.
10. The woman gave her son to the wolves because ...
A. She loved her nephew than her son.
B. She thought about how her brother would be.
C. She wanted her son was eaten by the wolves.
D. She was crazy.
Jawaban: B. She thought about how her brother would be.
11. What did the villagers bring sticks for?
A. For the weapon to beat the wolves.
B. To bring the woman's nephew.
C. For the fire woods.
D. For play
Jawaban: A. For the weapon to beat the wolves.
12. "all men in the village fetched thick stick ..." The word "fetched" has a similar meaning to:
A. Received
B. Caught
C. Got
D. Hit
Jawaban: C. Got
13. From the passage we learn that the villages were ...
A. Located in one huge area.
B. Situated in a large district.
C. Separated by untamed jungles.
D. Wild and unsafe.
Jawaban: C. Separated by untamed jungles.
14. The brother let her son go with his aunt as she left home because ...
A. Ah Tim wanted to see the wolves.
B. His aunt wanted him to come along.
C. Ah Tim was bored living with his parents.
D. Ah Tim would be a guardian for them.
Jawaban: D. Ah Tim would be a guardian for them.
15. What is the purpose of the writer in writing the story above?
A. To describe the danger of the villages.
B. To entertain the readers of the story.
C. To tell the villagers relationship.
D. To explain how important a relative is.
Jawaban: D. To explain how important a relative is.
Question for numbers 16-19.
"Once upon a time, there was a poor farmer who lived with his wife. They had no children and prayed every day for a child. One day, the wife found a giant cucumber in the garden. When she cut it open, she found a baby girl inside. They named her Timun Mas. She grew into a kind and beautiful girl. But one day, a giant came to take her away, because she was actually given by him. With the help of magical items, Timun Mas escaped and the giant was destroyed. She lived happily with her parents."
16. Which part of the text is the orientation?
A. "She grew into a kind and beautiful girl."
B. "Once upon a time, there was a poor farmer who lived with his wife."
C. "But one day, a giant came to take her away."
D. "With the help of magical items, Timun Mas escaped."
Jawaban: B. "Once upon a time, there was a poor farmer who lived with his wife."
17. True/False - Character
Timun Mas was found inside a pumpkin.
Jawaban: False
18. What moral value can we learn from the story?
A. Always keep your promises.
B. Hard work always brings success.
C. Love and bravery can defeat evil.
D. Giants are always bad creatures.
Jawaban: C. Love and bravery can defeat evil.
19. Fill in the Blank - Language Feature
Narrative text usually uses the ________ tense.
Jawaban: Past tense
Cinderella was a kind girl who lived with her stepmother and stepsisters. They treated her badly and made her do all the housework. One day, she went to a royal ball with the help of her fairy godmother. At midnight, she had to return home, leaving her glass slipper behind. The prince found the slipper and searched for its owner. Finally, Cinderella married the prince and lived happily ever after."
20. What is the complication in the story?
A. Cinderella was a kind girl.
B. The prince found the glass slipper.
C. Cinderella had to return home at midnight.
D. She lived happily ever after.
Jawaban: C. Cinderella had to return home at midnight.
21. Describe Cinderella's character based on the story.
Jawaban: Cinderella is a kind and patient girl.
Question for numbers 22-24
The Lost Necklace
Maya lost her grandmother's necklace at the busy market. She searched everywhere, asked vendors, and posted flyers on the market boards. A kind vendor found the necklace and returned it to her. Maya offered him a reward, but he refused. She realized how helpful the community could be and promised to help others in need.
22. Arrange the following events in correct chronological order:
1. A kind vendor found the necklace and returned it.
2. Maya offered a reward.
3. Maya lost the necklace.
4. She posted flyers and asked vendors.
Jawaban: 3 → 4 → 1 → 2
23. What synonym can be used to replace the word "refused" in the sentence "he refused" without changing the meaning? Give one synonym and an example of a replacement sentence.
Jawaban: Declined
24. Write a short alternative ending (2-3 sentences) where the vendor receives the reward. Also explain how this alternate ending affects the story's moral message.
Jawaban (Example): The vendor accepted Maya's reward and used the money to buy medicine for his sick child. Maya was grateful and continued to help others, now inspired by how kindness can be both given and rewarded.
25. Explain what orientation is in narrative text and give an example!
Jawaban: Orientation is the initial part of a narrative text which contains an introduction to the characters, time and place.
Example: "Once upon a time, there was a poor farmer who lived in a small village."
26. What is the difference between fable and legend in narrative text?
Jawaban:
Fable: a story with animal characters who behave like humans, usually containing a moral.
Legend: a folktale explaining the origins of a place, object, or natural phenomenon.
27. Why do narrative texts usually use past tense?
Jawaban: Because narrative text tells about past events.
Example: "She went to the forest" not "She goes to the forest."
28. What are three examples of time connectors that are often used in narrative text?
Jawaban: "Then, after that, finally."
29. Apa itu complication dalam narrative text? Berikan contohnya!
Jawaban: What is a complication in narrative text? Give an example!
Example: In the Cinderella story, complications arise when the stepmother forbids her from going to the ball.
30. What is the function of resolution in narrative text?
Jawaban: Resolution is the solution to the problem in the story, it can have a sad or happy ending.
31. Explain the difference between moral value and purpose in narrative text!
Jawaban:
Moral value: the lesson learned from the story, for example, "don't be arrogant."
Purpose: the main goal of narrative text, which is to entertain the reader. Explanation: So, moral value is the implied lesson, while purpose is the reason why the text was written.
Read the text below and answer question number 32-34
The Solar Power Adventure
Once upon a time, there was a small village located in a remote area, far from the city. The villagers had always struggled with unreliable electricity, often living in darkness when the power went out. One day, a group of engineers visited the village and introduced solar panels to the community. The engineers explained how solar power could provide a clean and endless energy source using the sunlight. The villagers were excited and soon installed the panels on their rooftops. With solar energy, the village became brighter and more connected. They no longer had to worry about power outages, and the environment benefited from reduced pollution.
32. What problem did the villagers face before using solar power?
A. They had no water supply
B. They had unreliable electricity
C. They didn't have any houses
D. They couldn't grow crops
Jawaban: B. They had unreliable electricity
33. How did solar energy help the village?
A. It reduced pollution
B. It increased the village's population
C. It caused more power outages
D. It made the village colder
Jawaban: C. It caused more power outages
34. Who introduced solar energy to the village?
A. The government
B. A Group of engineers
C. The villagers themselves
D. A famous scientist
Jawaban: B
Read the text below and answer question number 35-37
The Wind Turbine Solution
In a windy coastal town, the locals used to rely heavily on coal for electricity, which caused a lot of pollution. One day, a young inventor named Sam proposed a solution: wind turbines. Sam explained how wind energy was a renewable and environmentally friendly source of power. The town's leaders were skeptical, but after seeing successful examples in nearby areas, they decided to give it a try. Wind turbines were installed along the coast, and over time, the town switched to using clean, green energy. The air quality improved, and the locals were proud to be part of the change.
35. What energy source was the town using before wind turbines?
A. Coal
B. Wind power
C. Solar power
D. Geothermal energy
Jawaban: A. Coal
36. Who suggested using wind turbines for energy?
A. A government official
B. A famous scientist
C. The locals
D. A young inventor named Sam
Jawaban: D. A young inventor named Sam
37. What happened to the air quality after the wind turbines were installed?
A. It became polluted
B. It remained the same
C. It improved
D. It got worse
Jawaban: C. It improved
Read the text below and answer question number 38-40
The Green House
Once upon a time, there was a family who lived in a traditional house that used a lot of energy. The family realized that they were contributing to environmental damage with their high energy consumption. They decided to build a green house, powered by renewable energy sources. The house was equipped with solar panels, energy-efficient appliances, and a rainwater harvesting system. Over time, the family saw their energy bills drop, and they felt good knowing they were living sustainably. Their green house became an inspiration for their neighbors to follow.
38. What did the family do to reduce their energy consumption?
A. Built a green house powered by renewable energy
B. Moved to a new house
C. Bought a car that runs on coal
D. Started using more energy-efficient appliances only
Jawaban: A. Built a green house powered by renewable energy
39. What was one of the features of the green house?
A. It used a lot of electricity
B. It had solar panels
C. It used non-renewable resources
D. It was made of plastic
Jawaban: B. It had solar panels
40. How did the neighbors react to the green house?
A. They ignored it
B. They moved away from the family
C. They complained about it
D. They were inspired to build their own green houses
Jawaban D. They were inspired to build their own green houses
Read the text below and answer question number 41-12
The Electric Car Revolution
In a busy city, pollution from cars had become a major problem. One day, a group of engineers launched a new project: electric cars. These cars would run on clean energy, reducing emissions and helping to combat climate change. At first, people were unsure, but as more and more electric cars appeared on the streets, people began to realize the benefits. The city's air quality improved, and the streets became quieter. People who drove electric cars felt good knowing they were helping the environment. The revolution of electric cars had begun.
41. What was the main problem caused by traditional cars in the city?
A. Noise pollution
B. Traffic accidents
C. Air pollution
D. Lack of parking space
Jawaban: C. Air pollution
42. What type of cars did the engineers introduce?
A. Diesel cars
B. Gasoline-powered cars
C. Electric cars
D. Hybrid cars
Jawaban C: Electric cars
43. How did the people feel about driving electric cars?
A. They felt good knowing they were helping the environment
B. They felt guilty
C. They felt confused
D. They felt disappointed
Jawaban A: They felt good knowing they were helping the environment
Itulah contoh soal bahasa Inggris kelas 12 beserta kunci jawabannya. Selamat berlatih, detikers!
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