50 Contoh Soal Report Text Bahasa Inggris Beserta Jawabannya.
Direction: answer the following questions correctly by choosing A, B, C, or D.
The following text is for questions number 1 to 4.
Jellyfish are not really fish. They are invertebrate animals. This means that, unlike fish or people, they have no backbones. In fact, they have no bones at all.
Jellyfish have stomachs and mouths, but no heads. They have nervous systems for sensing the world around them, but no brains. They are made almost entirely of water which is why you can look through them.
Some jellyfish can glow in darkness by making their own light. The light is made by a chemical reaction inside the jellyfish. Scientists believe jellyfish glow for several reasons. For example, they may glow to scare away predators or to attract animals they like to eat.
Most jellyfish live in saltwater, apart from a few types that live in freshwater. Jellyfish are found in oceans and seas all over the world. They live in warm, tropical seas, and in icy waters near the north and south poles.
1. Which one creates Jellyfish's light?
A. White blood
B. Nervous system
C. Chemical reaction
D. Saltwater
2. Based on the text, we know that.
A. They belong to invertebrate animals.
B. They have heads like other animals.
C. Their brain helps them find food.
D. They cannot live in freshwater.
3. What is the text about?
A. Jellyfish
B. Kinds of all fish
C. All invertebrate animals
D. Some kinds of sea animals
4. Some jellyfish can glow in darkness by making their own light. The word glow in the sentence means ...
A. move
B. produce
C. appear
D. shine
The following text is for questions number 5 to 8.
Gardenia plants are popular for the strong sweet scent of their flowers. Gardenia is the national flower in Pakistan. In Japan and China, the flower is called Kuchinashi (Japanese) and Zhi Zi (China).
Gardenia plants are evergreen shrubs. Their small trees can grow to 1-5 meters tall. The leaves are 5-50 centimeters long and 3-25 centimeters board, dark green, and glossy with a leathery texture. The flowers are in small groups white or pale yellow, with 5-12 lobes (petals) from 5.12 centimeters in diameter. They usually bloom in mid-spring to mid-summer. Many species have a strong aroma.
To cultivate gardenia as a house plant is not easy. This species can be difficult to grow because it originated in warm humid tropical areas. It demands high humidity and bright(not direct) light to thrive. It flourishes in acidic soil with good drainage and thrives at 20° - 23° C during the day and 15° - 16° C in the evening. Potting soils developed specifically for gardenias are available. It grows no larger than 1 inch in height and width when grown indoors In climates where it can be grown outdoor, it can reach the height of 6 feet. If water hits the flowers. they will turn brown.
5. How tall is the gardenia tree?
A. 3-25 cm
B. 5-12 cm
C. 5-50 cm
D. 1-5 m
6. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. It is easy to plant a gardenia tree
B. A gardenia plant needs high humidity
C. It's not easy to plant gardenia as a house plant
D. A good drainage is important for a gardenia plant
7. From the text we know that ...
A. People don't like the strong scent of flowers.
B. Gardenia is widespread in Asia.
C. The flower is easy to plant.
D. The flower is expensive.
8. ... because It originated in warm (paragraph 3. line 10) The underlined word refers to ...
A. the flower
B. the species
C. the soil
D. the leaf
The following text for question number 9 to 13
The Songkran festival is celebrated in Thailand as the traditional New Year's Day. It is celebrated from 13 to 15 April it coincides with the New Year of toasty calendars of South and Southeast Asian countries. It is believed to have been adapted from the Sankranti Hindu festival. It is now observed nationwide even in the far south.
However, the most famous Songkran celebrations are still in the northern city of Chiang Mai, where it lasts for six-day and even longer It has also become a party for foreigners and an additional mason for tourists to visit Thailand. The most obvious celebration of Songkran is the throwing of water to other people Thais roam the streets with containers of water or water guns In addition many Thais will have small bowls of cheap beige colored talc mixed with water which s then smeared on their faces and bodies of random passersby as a blessing for the new year. City officials close off many sections of the street for the festival.
Besides the throwing of water people celebrate Songkran by going to a wall (Buddhist monastery) to pray and give food to mons They also cleanse Buddha images in the household shrines as well as Buddha mages as monasteries by gently pouring water mixed with a Thai fragrance over them. It is believed that doing this will bring good luck and prosperity in the New Year In many esters, such as Chiang Mal, the Buddha images from all of the city's important monasteries are prepared through the streets so that people can toss water at them ritually 'bathing- the images as they pass by.
9. The suitable title for the text above is ...
A. New year celebration
B. The Songkran Festival
C. Sankranti Hindu festival
D. Southeast Mat water festival
10. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
A. The celebration is longer than a week.
B. People come to Thailand for the festival.
C. People sell special tales for the Songkran festival.
D. The most famous Songkran Celebration is in Chiang Mai
11. Where do people celebrate Songkran?
A. In Southeast Asia
B. In Chiang Mai
C. In South Asia
D. In Thailand
12. Why do they pour fragrant water over the Buddha images?
A. Because they are in the party mood.
B. Because the officials close the street
C. Because it will bring them good luck.
D. Because the images need some cleansing.
13. The purpose of the text is.
A. To retell an experience in Thailand.
B. To inform readers about a celebration.
C. To advertise a cultural event.
D. To entertain the readers.
The following text is for questions number 14 to 18.
Tabuik ceremony is a tradition on the west coast of West Sumatra Indonesia, especially in Parrarnan. It is held at the Asura day which falls on the to of Muharram of the Islamic calendar. In Bengkulu, it was known as tabot. Tabuik is made of bamboo, rattan, and pepper. During the week of tabui many activities are held including kite races and other traditional activities. Tabuik is also a term used to refer to the high funeral biers carried around during the remembrance procession. On the appointed day, all participants of the ceremony gather in the center of the city. All government officials also attended the colossal ceremony in West Sumatra.
One Tabuik was carried by 40 people. Behind tabuik, a group of people wearing traditional clothes carry various percussion. Occasionally when the line of people in the procession stopped, dozens of people perform martial arts accompanied by minang tetabuhan.
The sunset marks the end of the procession. The Tabuik was then brought ashore and then floated out to sea. This is conducted as they believed that throwing tabuik into the sea will dispose of bad luck
14. What is the text about?
A. West Sumatra martial arts.
B. Tabuik ceremony in West Sumatra.
C. Islamic ceremony in West Sumatra.
D. A traditional ceremony during Asura.
15. What is the main idea of paragraph three?
A. Tabuik ceremony is a tradition from West Sumatra.
B. The Tabuik will bring bad luck if thrown to the sea.
C. People wear traditional dress during the ceremony.
D. The Tabuik ceremony is ended when the sunset.
16. Where was Tabuik come from?
A. Minangkabau
B. Pariaman
C. Bengkulu
D. West coast
17. Why must Tabuik be thrown into the sea?
A. To symbolize the end of the ceremony.
B. To show that the ceremony is over.
C. To mark the disposal of bad luck.
D. To complete the procession.
18. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To describe Tabuik ceremony.
B. To understand the Minangkabau culture.
C. To explain the procession of throwing Tabuik.
D. To give information about the local tradition in West Sumatra.
The following text is for questions number 19 to 22.
A forest is an area that is full of trees. We can find it in the islands of Indonesia. They spread along the island of Sumatera, Java, and Kalimantan. Irian, and other islands in Indonesia. They are very important in our lives.
Forest gives us many kinds of export commodities such as timber. rattans, as well as rubber Forests also protect us from the danger of floods In the rainy season the roots of the trees in the forest absorb the rainwater and store it under the ground In the dry season the water will come out and it is very useful for us for reservoir and irrigation. If there are no forests, the rainwater cannot be stored, there will be an erosion of the soil and we will suffer from terrible floods.
Forests also help us to purify the air of pollution. The trees of the forests need carbon dioxide from the air and send the oxygen out into the air, which makes the air fresh and pure. The fresh and pure or is needed for our health.
We can also find many kinds of fauna and flora in the forests. Animals and plants need forests to live. To ensure the continued existence of the animal and plants in the forests, we have to protect it from destruction. Realizing that the forest gives us a lot of important things, we should keep our forest safe. Our forest is our environment
19. Which paragraph tells that forests can be a source of income for the government?
A. Paragraph 1
B. Paragraph 2
C. Paragraph 3
D. Paragraph 4
20 We must protect our forest from destruction because ...
A. We can find a lot of trees in the forests
B. They spread along with the islands in Indonesia
C. They are very important in our lives.
D. We can find many kinds of fauna in the forest.
21. The function of the roots of the trees is ...
A. To make the air fresh and pure.
B. To cause erosions on the ground.
C. To store water before it is supplied to people.
D. To absorb and reserve the tarn under the ground
22. They spread along with the islands of Sumatra What does the word they refer to?
A. The trees
B. The islands
C. The forests
D. The people
The following text Is for question number 23 to 25
Most people don't notice that giraffes have different patterns of spots, Certain species of giraffes have small spots Other species have large spots. Some species have spots that are very regular. You can tell where one spot ends and another begins.
Other species have spots that are kind of blotchy. This means the spots are not set off from each other as clearly These are only two of many kinds of spots The pattern of giraffe's spots is called "marking" No two giraffes have exactly the same marking.
Giraffe's spots help them to blend in with the surroundings in Africa where they live Being able to blend with surroundings helps animals survive. If a lion can't see a giraffe, he certainly can't eat it This is called 'protective coloration The animal's color helps to protect it.
Another thing that protects giraffes is their keen eyesight. Their large eyes are on the sides of their heads. Giraffes see anything that moves They can see another animal a mile away It is very hard to sneak up on a giraffe. Those who try usually get a quick kick with a powerful back leg.
23. Where are the giraffe's eyes?
A. Around its long neck
B. On the front part of its head
C. On the left side of this head
D. On the sides of its head
24. Giraffes protect themselves with their ...
A. back legs
B. front legs
C. long necks
D. spot patterns
25. What is protective coloration?
A. An ability to see from a long distance.
B. An ability to blend with surroundings.
C. The color pattern of the giraffe's spot.
D. The way to protect certain species.
26. ..., he certainly can't eat it. (in paragraph 3) The underlined word refers to ...
A. an animal
B. a giraffe
C. a lion
D. a people
27. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Different Kind of Giraffes
B. More about Giraffes
C. Giraffes and Their Surroundings
D. People and Giraffes
The following text is for questions number 28 to 30.
The tree is the largest of all plants. The tallest tree grows over 62 meters In height. Many trees also live longer than other plants Some tree lives for thousands of years. They are the oldest living things that man knows.
People think that trees are different from other plants. Most other plants grow only for a short time and then die. People think of trees as a permanent part of the landscape.
Trees continue to grow as long as they live. They grow new leaves and flowers. Leaves of a tree make food The food keeps the tree alive and helps it grow. The flowers grow into fruits. The fruit contains seeds for making new trees.
Trees are different from other plants like herbs and shrubs. Most trees grow at least 4.6 to 6.1 meters, but herbs and shrubs are much shorter than trees. Trees have one woody stem, which is called the trunk Herbs have a soft and juicy stem. Shrubs are like Rees, they have woody stems, but most shrubs have more than one stem, and none of the stems of the shrubs grows so thick as a tree trunk.
There are thousands of kinds of trees, but most trees belong to one of two main groups. They are broadleaf trees and needle leaf trees. These two types of trees grow in many parts of the world. Most other types of trees, such as palms and tree ferns, grow mainly in warm regions.
28. One of these statements is true according to the text ...
A. All plants grow over 61 meters tall.
B. People think that trees live longer than other plants.
C. Trees grow new leaves and flowers to make food.
D. There are only two kinds of trees, big trees, and small trees.
29. What do the leaves of a tree make?
A. Fruits
B. Food
C. Flowers
D. Seeds
30. People think of trees as a permanent part of the landscape. (paragraph 2) The underlined word means ...
A. shortly die
B. grow only for a short time
C. can't grow in a certain areas
D. long-lasting
The following text is for questions number 31 to 34.
Animal Experimentation
Animals are widely used in laboratories. Mice, rabbits, dogs, and monkeys are a few examples of animals used by researchers and scientists for scientific and medical purposes. Scientists use animal to investigate biological processes in humans and animals; to study the causes of diseases; to test drugs, vaccines, and surgical techniques; and to evaluate the safety of chemicals used in pesticides, cosmetics, and other products.
Many animals function like humans so that they can be good models to understand the human body. Some animals suffer from the same diseases as humans do. Animal also carries a number of genes that are identical to human genes. With those similarities, scientists are able to learn much about humans by studying animals.
31. What do research scientists do in laboratories?
A. Make drugs
B. Do experiment
C. Take care of animals
D. Give medical treatment
32. Scientists learn about the human body by studying ...
A. certain animals
B. human body itself
C. all kinds of animals
D. all living things
33. Based on the text, why do scientists use animals for their experiments?
A. Animals are the most suitable objects.
B. Scientists don't want to use humans.
C. It is easier to use animals than humans.
D. Animals have similarities to humans.
34. They are used for scientific and medical purposes. (paragraph 1) They in the sentence refer to ...
A. researches
B. laboratories
C. animals
D. scientists
The following text is for questions number 35 to 38.
Music
Music may be defined as the art of organizing sounds and silences into meaningful patterns. Music is one of the oldest arts. In world history, every civilization is accompanied by any form of music. Thus, music is a part of every civilization.
There are many kinds of music, such as classical music, waltz, jazz, pop music, and rock 'n roll music. In this text, we are going to discuss jazz music.
Jazz began in the early 20th century as the music of black Americans. It was intended for singing, dancing, entertainment, and a party atmosphere. Since then, jazz continued to develop. There are many leading singers, instrumentalists, and composers in the world. Jazz also influenced almost every other kind of music. Jazz represents a blending of musical elements from Africa and from Europe. Jazz uses some European ideas of harmony and melody, but the rhythms are more African in origin. It is irregular in rhythm.
Jazz has also developed in Indonesia. Most people in Indonesia know who Ireng Maulana is. He and his band often appear on television. His band is one of the leading jazz music bands.
35. According to the text, jazz music started in ...
A. America
B. Africa
C. Europe
D. Indonesia
36. What does paragraph two tell us about?
A. What music is
B. Kinds of music
C. Development of music
D. The history of music
37. What is the rhythm of jazz-like?
A. Very slow
B. Very fast
C. Irregular
D. Monotonous
38. There are many kinds of music .... (paragraph 2). The synonym of the underlined word is ...
A. differences
B. varieties
C. similarities
D. elements
The following text is for questions number 39 to 41.
Rain forests cover about 10%a* 9arth, but they contain 90% of the world's animals and plants. rainforests are found in the hottest parts of the earth. They are situate8 in the area from the Tropic of Cancer to the Tropic of Capricorn. This is the area on both sides of the Equator.
These forests are called rain forests because it usually rains there every day. The weather is always hot and humid. The main rainforests are in America, Africa, and Asia. The largest area of rainforest is Amazonia in South America. It is three times larger than the whole of Indonesia.
Indonesia was covered by rain forests, but many of its forests have been rotted down Some fires also destroyed the Indonesian forests, especially during the dry season. It is hard now to reforest the bare land.
39. From the text we can conclude that ram forests cover ... of the earth.
A. all
B. most
C. a small part
D. ninety percent
40. We can find rainforests...
A. on each equator
B. on the Tropic of Cancer
C. between the two Tropics
D. on the Tropic of Capricorn
41. The weather is always hot and humid. (paragraph 2) What does the italic word mean?
A. Hot
B. Wet
C. Dry
D. Warm
The following text for questions number 42 to 45.
One of the most valuable and widespread plants is bamboo. It is tall treelike grass 'There are more than 350 species. Most grow in Asia and on islands of the Indian and Pacific oceans. Although bamboo is a tropical plant, it can grow in a cool temperate zone.
A single root may produce as many as 100 sterns. They are hollow, woody, and jointed. The stems are sometimes 3 feet (0,9 meters) around. Sprouts grow fast, at times 1 foot (0.3 meters) or more a day. They may grow to 30, 50, or even 130 feet (9 to 40 meters) in height. Near the top are many branches. Some species do not bloom for 60 years or more.
Bamboo products range from food to houses. Asian people usually use sprouts as vegetables. In East and Southeast Asia, people use the hollow stems for water pipes and for building bridges and houses. Short sections serve as pails and cooking utensils. The stems make for walls, floors, and roofs. Thinner strips are woven into mats, chairs, cages, and curtains. Bamboo fishing rods are made of matched strips glued together. Split bamboo is also used for chopsticks and fan ribs The inner parts of the stems of several species are made into quality papers.
42. What is the text about?
A. Grass
B. Bamboo
C. Canebrake bamboo
D. A tropical plant
43. Which part of the bamboo can be used for building houses?
A. Bamboo sprouts
B. Hollow stems
C. Thinner strips
D. Split bamboos
44. In East and Southeast Asia people use the hollow stems for water pipes and for bridges and houses. (paragraph 3) From this sentence, we know that ...
A. Bamboo has multi-purpose uses in East and Southeast Asia.
B. We can find bamboo trees only in East and Southeast Asia.
C. The holes in bamboo are used for water containers.
D. In East and Southeast Asia, the best water pipes are made of bamboo.
45. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
A. Bamboo is used for houses only.
B. Bamboo is needed in Asia.
C. Bamboo is able to be consumed.
D. Bamboo is a very useful plant.
The following text is for questions number 46 to 50.
A storm is a disturbance of the ordinary conditions Cl the atmosphere accompanied by wind, and rain. snow sleet had (frozen rains or thunder and lightning. Types of storms include the extratropical cyclone, the common, large-scale storm of temperate latitudes the tropical cyclone, or hurricane. which rs scene-what smaller in area than the former and accompanied by high winds and heavy ran the tornado. or 'twister, a small but intense storm with very high a usually of limited duration, and the thunderstorm. local n nature and accompanied by brief, but heavy rain showers and otters by hat The term storm is also applied to blizzards, sandstorms, and dust firs el which high wind is dominant meteorologically
46. What is the text about?
A. Storms
B. Thunderstorms
C. Cyclones
D. Hurricanes
47. What is the small storm with high winds happening in a short tame called?
A. A cyclone
B. A twister
C. A hurricane
D. A blizzard
48. A storm is a disturbance of the ay conditions in We atmosphere The underlined word means ...
A. unusual
B. normal
C. great
D. horrible
49. From the text we know that the extratropical cyclone and the tropical cyclone are different in ...
A. height
B. shape
C. size
D. length
50. ... hail (frozen rain) ... What is the antonym of the word frozen?
A. elt
B. Cool
C. Cold
D. Warm
Key Answer
1. C
2. A
3. A
4. D
5. D
6. C
7. B
8. A
9. B
10. D
11. D
12. D
13. B
14. B
15. D
16. B
17. C
18. A
19. B
20. C
21. D
22. C
23. D
24. D
25. B
26. B
27. B
28. B
29. B
30. D
31. B
32. A
33. D
34. C
35. A
36. B
37. C
38. B
39. C
40. C
41. B
42. B
43. B
44. A
45. D
46. A
47. B
48. B
49. C
50. A
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