Kumpulan Contoh SOAL HOTS Bahasa Inggris dan Jawabannya

Apakah soal hots itu? Berikut adalah contoh soal hots bahasa Inggris SMA atau MA
beserta jawabannya. Ini adalah soal yang cukup sulit dan menjadi pembicaraan banyak
pihak. Dari tahun ke tahun ada wacana untuk menambah porsi soal jenis High order
Thinking Skill ini. Artinya tingkat kesulitan akan semakin tinggi, itulah kenapa ada
baiknya berlatih dan belajar lebih giat lagi tentang soal-soal yang menuntut cara
berfikir lebih comprehensive.
Sebagaimana kita ketahui bahawa alat ukur menentukan tingkat kesulitan suatu soal
biasanya ditentukan dengan tingkat kognitif yang diberikan dalam soal. Dalam semua
soal biasanya dibedakan menjadi 3 level kognitif, yaitu:
Level 1 meliputi: kemampuan mengetahui (knowing-C1) dan level memahami
(understanding-C2)
Level 2 meliputi: kemampuan menerapkan (aplying-C3)
Level 3 meliputi: kemampuan menganalisis (analyzing-C4), mengevaluasi (evaluating-
C5), dan mengkreasi (creating-C6).
Pada level 3 inilah, soal-soal HOTS digunakan untuk menguji
kemampuan menganalisis(analyzing-C4), mengevaluasi (evaluating-C5),
dan mengkreasi (creating-C6). Ketiga kemampuan ini tidak bisa diperoleh hanya
dengan cara menghafal atau mengetahui.

Contoh Soal Hots Text 1

Rabbits are small mammals in the family Leporidae of the order Lagomorpha, found in
several parts of the world. There are eight different genera in the family classified as
rabbits, including the European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), cottontail rabbits (genus
Sylvilagus; 13 species), and the Amami rabbit (Pentalagus furnessi, an endangered
species on Amami Oshima, Japan). There are many other species of rabbit, and these,
along with pikas and hares, make up the order Lagomorpha. The male is called a buck
and the female is a doe; a young rabbit is a kitten or kit.
Rabbit habitats include meadows, woods, forests, grasslands, deserts and wetlands.
Rabbits live in groups, and the best known species, the European rabbit, lives in
underground burrows, or rabbits holes. A group of burrows is called warren.
More than half the world’s rabbits population resides in North America. They are also
native to southwestern Europe, Southeast Asia, Sumatra, some islands of Japan, and in
parts of Africa and South America. They are not naturally found in most Eurasia, where
a number of species of hares are present. Rabbits first entered South America relatively
recently, as part of the Great American Interchange. Much of the continent has just one
species of rabbit, the tapeti, while most of South America’s southern cone is without
rabbits.

1. From the text, we know that…

A. the rabbit is a natural animal in Eurasia
B. the number of rabbits in the world is limited
C. rabbits are small mammals found in all over the world
D. the population of the Amami rabbit is going to be extinct
E. a number of species of hares are not found in most of Eurasia
Contoh Soal Hots Text 2
Physics examination cannot be done on Tuesday because all the question sheets had
been flooded. The school decides to delay the examination and it will be held on Monday
next week. All the students who will take the exam are required to bring a ruler with a
length of 30 cm.
Thank you for attention.

2. The topic of the above text is…

A. The size of a ruler
B. The wet question sheets
C. The change of exam day
D. The cancelation of the exam
E. The information to bring a ruler

3. What can be inferred from the text?

A. The principal will get a meeting
B. The question sheets are very wet
C. Some students join a competition
D. Students do not pay the school fee
E. Students do not bring a ruler with a length of 35 cm.

Contoh Soal Hots Text 3

We would hereby like to invite you to attend the inauguration ceremony of our business
located at The Millenium Plaza, Andheri (East ) on 12 April , 2016 at 9.30 a.m. It would
be an honor to have you as our loyal customer in our other businesses. We are hoping
that we will get the same support from you as we continue to receive from others.
We have been in this business for quite some time now and we have always managed to
stay on to of our competitors.This would not have been possible without your support
to our business. We have prepared something for you as our patrons as a way of saying
Thank You.
Please come early so that we can find a comfortable seat for you. Your presence will be
acknowledged as our loyal customers and you are definitely on the list.
Please let us know if you will attend the event.
We are looking forward to your presence and business collaborations.

4. The purpose of the text is to….

A. Follow the weekly meeting
B. Persuade customers
C. Attend a conference
D. Invite customers
E. Join an event
5. What is the main idea of paragraph 1?
A. The company invited the customers to attend inauguration ceremony
B. Comfortable seats would be prepared for the invited customers.
C. The company needed the support of loyal customers.
D. The company offered a new business to customers.
E. The ceremony was held at the Millenium Plaza.
Contoh Soal Hots Text 4
Here is my unforgettable experience. One day I joined a story telling contest. Two of my
friends and I had been chosen to take a part in the final round at the district level. I was
very happy and eager to win the competition.
For preparation, I had to memorize and understand the story well.My teacher guided
and taught me pronunciation, facial expression and gestures. One day, before
performing, my friends and I were busy to prepare the props and costumes for the
competition. Thing that me sad was my teacher rented the props and costumes for my
friends but not for me. My two friends had beautiful costumes and luxurious props.
Although I just wore the simple ones, I performed my best to win the competition.
The competition started. I got number 29 and my friends got number 5 and 10. I was
nervous but I showed my best performance on stage. Lots of people took photos and
videos of me. Finally, anxiety was gone after I had finished performing. And then, the
announcement came which made three of us very uneasy. Luckily I was chosen as the
first winner. I went to the stage and all the judges congratulated me and gave a plague,
trophy, and money. I was very happy.

6. What is the writer’s intention to write the text?

A.To tell his achievement
B.To win the competition
C.To describe his feeling to the teacher
D.To show his disappointment to teacher.
E.To tell his expectation to be the winner.

7. Why did the writer feel sad before the competition?

A. She had no luxurious gown.
B. Her teacher really cares about her.
C. Her teacher was not fair to her
D. Her friends did not support her.
E. She only had a very simple dress

8. From the text it can be concluded that ….

A. Practice makes performance go well
B. Being nervous helps perform well on the stage.
C. Wearing simple clothes can help win the competition.
D. It is necessary to wear beautiful costumes for the competition
E. Beautiful costumes and luxurious props are the requirements for the competition.

Contoh Soal Hots Text 5

Amid the Pokemon Go hype, a dating service influenced by the augmented-reality game
was introduced on Wednesday.
Dubbed Poke Dates, the service allows singles in the US to explore their city playing
pokemon Go with someone.
The dates are organized based on questionnaire on preference and a mutual desire to
play the game. PokeDates coordinates all the details, like selecting a convenient gym or
a PokeStop meeting point.
PokeDates was launched by project fixup, a popular off offline dating startup launched
in 2012 in Chicago.
“People dating online are spending more time online than out there dating, and since it
all comes down to human chemistry, we wanted to cut out all the steps between signing
up to a service and going on a date. PokeDates and project fixup give people their time
back and turns online dating into offline dating,” said chief project fixup officer Dank
Korenevsky in a press release on Wednesday.
The first PokeDates is free, and members can earn more PokeDates by referring a friend
or paying US$20 per date.

9. What is the topic of the text?

A. Pokedates was launched by Project Fixup
B. The augmented reality game influences a dating service.
C. PokeDates and Project Fixup give people their time back.
D. Dating service PokeDates wants to ride the Pokemon Go wave.
E. People dating online are spending more time online than out there dating.

Contoh Soal Hots Text 6

Ingredients
1 tb margarine, dairy free
1 tb Vegetables oil
1 c onion – chopped
8 oz Mushrooms – sliced
1 lg Garlic clove – minced
1/3 celery – thinly sliced
3 c Soybean milk
4 c Potatoes – cubed ½ inch
¼ ts Black pepper
1 ts Salt, or to taste
1 tb Parsley – chopped
Directions
1. Saute onion, garlic, celery, and green pepper in hot oil and margarine about 3
minutes. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté 3 more minutes.
2. Add soybean milk, black pepper, salt and potatoes. Bring mixture almost to a boil;
reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Make about 6 cups. Thin with extra soybean milk if soup is too thick.
4. Garnish with parsley and serve with the veal.
10. The text states that …
A. extra soybean milk must be added if the soup is too thick
B. six cups of soy bean milk must be added to the soup
C. soybean milk is used merely for garnish
D. extra cups must be provided for everybody
E. the soup must be thick to make it easy

Contoh Soal Hots Text 10

Dear Sir,
I understand that my payment is three weeks late, but that does not justify your
collections office’s actions. During the past five days I have received three telephone
calls and four letters. In addition, one of your representatives has contacted two of my
relatives who have nothing to do with my finances. By anyone’s definition this is
harassment. I expect you to stop contacting me every day and to stop calling my
relatives.
In the meantime, please know that I plan to send you a payment within the next few
days. The money will reach your office in about a week.
Sincerely yours
Andrew Barkley

15. What does the letter tell us about?

A. A complaint about the harassment done by the writer’s relatives.
B. A complaint about improper actions of payment collection
C. A complaint about the late payment over something.
D. An apology for being late of payment.
E. A promise to do payment in about a week

Contoh Soal Hots Text 11

Primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) is a rare disease of unknown cause that results
in the progressive narrowing of the blood vessels of the lungs, causing high blood
pressure in these blood vessels and eventually leading to heart failure. It is more
common in women between the ages of 21 and 40; however, it can affect anyone at any
age.
Initial symptoms of PPH may be very minor, and diagnosis may be delayed for several
years until symptoms worsen. Typical symptoms may include shortness of breath
following exertion, excessive fatigue, dizziness, fainting, weakness, ankle swelling,
bluish lips and skin, as well as chest pain. It is difficult to detect PPH in medical
examination.
No one knows what causes PPH; however, research into the cause suggests a number of
factors that may be responsible for the disease. Possible causes include genetic or
familial predisposition, immune system disease, or drugs or other chemical exposures.
Primary pulmonary hypertension is treated with a number of drugs. None of the drugs
that can cure or halt the progression of this disease has been found yet, but they may
relieve symptoms. Some patients take vasodilators, which help to dilate the blood
vessels in the lungs, reducing the blood pressure in them. In addition, anticoagulants
may be used to decrease the tendency of the blood to clot in the lungs. Doctors can
choose from a variety of drugs that help lower blood pressure in the lungs and improve
heart performance in many patients and medication that may take a long period of time.
Patients with PPH respond differently to the different medications that relax blood
vessels and that no one drug is consistently effective in all patients.
Most doctors and patients agree that it is very important for both patients and families
to be as informed as possible. This lets everyone understand the illness and apply the
information to what is happening. In addition to family and close friends, support
groups can help PPH patients and give some valuable experience sharing among
sufferers.

16. Based on the information in the text, primary pulmonary hypertension….

A. is a rare disease that cannot be cured
B. implies malfunctioning of cardiovascular
C. will contribute to death if left untreated
D. optimally needs medical treatments
E. requires long-term alternative therapies

17. The teacher asked the lazy student … the English classes.
A. why hadn’t he attended
B. when had he attended
C. hadn’t he attended
D. that he attended
E. how often he had attended

Contoh Soal Hots Text 12

Every American is proud of the Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom. The Statue of
Liberty, one of the largest ever built, stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor and
has greeted millions of American immigrants who have come from Europe to the New
World.
The Statue of Liberty was built by Fredrick Bartholdi. The French gave it to America as a
gift in honour of the revolutions for freedom and liberty in both countries.
The monument was built out of copper plates that were put on a steel frame. Together
with the concrete which it stands on the statue rises almost 100 metres into the sky. It
shows a woman in a robe, wearing a crown with 7 spikes and holding a torch in her
hand. In her left hand she holds a tablet with the inscription “July 4, 1776”, the date of
the Declaration of Independence.

18. What was the reason for the French give the Statue of Liberty to America?
A. America needed it to greet millions of immigrants.
B. French presented to American people as a present for their strugle
C. French wanted to protect a lot of immigrants in new world.
D. French intended the Statue of Liberty as the representative of Europe.

Contoh Soal Hots Text 13

Dear Sir,
I understand that my payment is three weeks late, but that does not justify your
collections office’s actions. During the past five days I have received three telephone
calls and four letters. In addition, one of your representatives has contacted two of my
relatives who have nothing to do with my finances. By anyone’s definition this is
harassment. I expect you to stop contacting me every day and to stop calling my
relatives.
In the meantime, please know that I plan to send you a payment within the next few
days. The money will reach your office in about a week.
Sincerely yours
Andrew Barkley

19. What does the letter tell us about?

A. A complaint about the harassment done by the writer’s relatives.
B. A complaint about improper actions of payment collection
C. A complaint about the late payment over something .
D. An apology for being late of payment.
E. A promise to do payment in about a week.

Contoh Soal Hots Text 14

Fort Rotterdam of Makassar
Fort Rotterdam of Makassar is one of the best-preserved examples of Dutch architecture
in Indonesia. The original fort was rebuilt in Dutch style. It includes many fine, well-
restored colonial structures. The visitors can walk around the fort and see sections of
the original walls.
Inside the fort there are thirteen buildings. Most of them are still in good condition. At
the very center of the fort there is a church. At the north-westernmost there is La Galigo
museum which keeps some prehistoric megaliths from Watampone as well as ancient
weapons, coins, shells, utensils, sketches and stamps. At the south wall it is housed a
museum which displays local skills in silk weaving, agriculture, boatbuilding and scale
models of indigenous boats. On the eastern wall, it is a small library which featutes old
Dutch books of 19th-century missionary. On the ground floor of the building which
is located in the southeast corner of the fort, it was formerly a prison. In the
southwestern part contains a prison where Prince Diponegoro was imprisoned for the
rest of his life.
The fort is now used to held various events. There is a conservatory for music and
dance, archive of the city, and a historic and archaeological institute in order to attarct
tourists. However, there are things to do to make it into world class tourism
destinastion. It is still not restored quite authentic. The visitors after the entrance
contribution need to pay for every building or museum inside the fort. According to a
tourist from Netherland, Joz V Hagestein, the history, the explanations as well as the
translated text needs attentions. He said that there is a reason that there are no queues
or waiting-lines at the museums.

20. What should the government do to make the fort a world class tourism spot?
A. Provide public facilities like souvenir stores and food courts with local foods.
B. Rebuild and complete the fort with better information and payment system
C. Complete the queue lines and luxurious waiting room inside the museum.
D. Hold more local music and art performances in the museum regularly.
E. Introduce the fort through mass media like newspaper and internet.

Contoh Soal Hots Text 15

Diponegoro War (1825 to 1830) was one of the greatest battles ever experienced by the
Dutch. The war led by efforts to control the economy as well as the kingdoms. At that
time the Dutch government was in economic trouble. The Dutch maximized profits by
imposing various taxes, a monopoly business and trade. To further strengthen the
power and economy, the Dutch tried to control the kingdoms. Prince Diponegoro, the
eldest son of the royal family of Yogyakarta, was already fed up with the behavior of the
Dutch who did not respect the local customs and exploited the people with taxation.
The immediate cause of Diponegoro’s rebellion was the Dutch’s decision to build a road
across a piece of his property that contained a sacred tomb. At first, the Dutch planned
the construction of the road from Yogyakarta to Magelang. Then the Dutch changed his
plans and rerouted it past Tegalrejo. Apparently in one sector, it was across the graves
of the ancestors of Prince Diponegoro. This makes Prince Diponegoro offended and
decided to take up arms against the Dutch. He then ordered his men to pull out stakes
through the tomb.
Diponegoro’s forces made use of their local knowledge to achieve early victories.
Villagers were ordered to cut down trees to block roads as well as burn down the
wooden bridges and dig up road surfaces. Often roads were covered with sharpened
bamboo stakes. Javanese military planning was also very sophisticated. Diponegoro
used ferry boats to supply his forces. His contacts in the underworld also meant that he
was helped by bandits communities who controlled the key river crossing points. The
Javanese forces were also able to use modern weapons. They had firearms and used
cannons they had taken from the Dutch. Crucially, they were able to fight the war on
their terms. They fought against the Dutch in a guerrilla war strategy which allowed
them to fight the war they way they wanted.
The Dutch appointed a skilled and adaptable commander, De Kock. One of his strategy
was benteng strategy. He could successfully isolated Diponegoro’s forces and deprived
him of the local support he needed to keep fighting. The Dutch were also very clever in
offering amnesties and rewards to those of Diponegoro’s supporters who surrendered
to them. This encouraged many to stop fighting for Diponegoro. Interestingly, the Dutch
also offered a large reward for Diponegoro either dead or alive. However, the personal
loyalty felt towards Diponegoro and no-one betrayed him.
By 1830, after months in hiding, and on the run, Diponegoro agreed to peace talks with
the Dutch. However, after some negotiations he was arrested and soon exiled out of
Java. The Dutch administration made sure that he was never allowed to return to
Java. He died in exile at Makassar.

21. What motive was the Dutch’s change of plans and reroute of the road through
Tegalrejo?
A. They got angry with people of Tegalrejo for sabotaging public facilities
B. They started to control people of Tegalrejo which consisted of bandits
C. They tried to impose various taxes, monopoly business and trade there
D. They triggerred a rebellion to get reasons to arrest Prince Diponegoro
E. They found it out the shortest cut to Magelang from Yogyakarta

22. To win the war, Prince Diponegoro should have ….

a. trained the troops to use both traditional and modern weapons
b. avoided combats and learnt a coopertive strategy
c. kept on guerrilla war and never come to any negotiation
d. attacked the Dutch troops face to face and run away
e. terrorized and avoided combats against the Dutch

Contoh Soal Hots Text 16

175A Fairmont Ave.
Toronto, ON
M5W 1F2
August 18, 2016
Dear Leonard:
I (would like to express my sincere condolences on) was shocked with the recent
passing of your father. Pamela and the children also send their thoughts and prayers to
you and your family at this difficult time.
Although I didn’t know your dad that well, on the half dozen or so occasions that I spent
time in his company over the years, I did come to realize his great kindness and
compassion towards those less fortunate than him. And I do know that he was very
highly respected throughout this community and profession, and his good works
changed the lives of many.
You were truly fortunate to have such a man as a model in your life.
As you know, it was not that long ago that my own father passed away, so I have some
idea of what you and your family are going through. I realize that no words of comfort
are quite enough to replace the loss.
Please pass my deepest sympathies on to your mother, and brother, and sister, and to all
of your father’s grandchildren.
Yours in sympathy,
Gord Henderson
Here are five habits done by people
1. He visited his hospitalized staffs.
2. He built some companies for people
3. He respected others more than himself.
4. He inspired people through his hard works.
5. He gave some scholarships for poor students.

23. Which activities had Leonard’s father possibly done?

A. 1, 2, 3
B. 1, 2, 4
C. 1, 4, 5
D. 2, 3, 4
E. 2, 4, 5
Contoh Soal Hots Text 17
2/11/20
1206 Pino Solo Drive
Santa Maia CA 93455
Chief Shaner
4337 Snow Haven Court
Santa Maria CA 93455
Chief Shaner:
I have noticed that you are hiring potential recruitments for your fire house. I can apply
my knowledge of the outdoors and leadership skill to maintain the effectivness of your
crews. This opportunity shall extended my knowledge in the fire safety field extensively.
In the Boy Scout of America I have camped and backpacked in rough conditions and
know survival skills needed in bad situation. While camping, I have always used the
“leave no trace” or “pack it in and pack it out policy”. I know how careless use of fire can
potentially cause massive destruction to people and property.
In my Boy Scout Troop, I have leaded the construction of a trebuchet and wildlife
conservation communnity service projects. In the community I lead a few graffiti
removal projects that have inspired others in the community. I also have aided teens in
stress management and depression. I will contct you in a week’s time regarding this
letter.
Sincerely,
Jon Hoffman

24. Which sentence does Jon Hoffman use to convince that he is the best applicant for
the position?
A. I can apply my knowledge of the outdoors and leadrship skill to maintain the
effectiviness of your crews.
B. I have leaded the construction of a trebuchet and wildlife conservation communnity
service projecs.
C. I know how careless use of fire can potentially cause massive destruction to people
and property.
D. In the community I lead a few graffiti removal projects that have inspired others in
the community.
E. While camping, I have always used the “leave no trace” or “pack it in and pack it out
policy”.

25. While camping, I have always used the “leave no trace” or “pack it in and pack it out
policy”. What does Jon Hoffman want to express to Chief Shaner?
A. He practices a safe camp in the Boy Scout of America.
B. He persuades him to learn pack it in and pack it out policy
C. He shares his valuable experience in joining a camp
D. He is accustomed to working in a detail procedure
E. He knows how to leave no trace in a wild adventure.

26. Based on the second paragraph, it is infered that Jon Hoffman has the values of ….
A. Independent, discipline and social care
B. Independent, honesty and religiousness
C. Discipline, patriotism and curiousness
D. Discipline, toleration and religiousness
E. Curiousness, patriotism and discipline

Contoh Soal Hots Text 18

Read the following song lyric to answer the questions that follow.
“We Are The Champions” as written by and Freddie Mercury
I’ve paid my dues
Time after time
I’ve done my sentence
But committed no crime
And bad mistakes
I’ve made a few
I’ve had my share of sand kicked in my face
But I’ve come through
(And I need to go on and on, and on, and on)
We are the champions, my friends
And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end
We are the champions
We are the champions
No time for losers
‘Cause we are the champions of the world
I’ve taken my bows
And my curtain calls
You brought me fame and fortune and everything that goes with it
I thank you all
But it’s been no bed of roses
No pleasure cruise
I consider it a challenge before the whole human race
And I ain’t gonna lose
(And I need just go on and on, and on, and on)
We are the champions, my friends
And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end
We are the champions
We are the champions No time for losers
‘Cause we are the champions of the world
We are the champions, my friends
And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end
We are the champions
We are the champions
No time for losers
‘Cause we are the champions

27. What does the writer of the song imply when he says “It’s been no bed of roses, no
pleasure
cruise.”?
A. There was not time to rest and enjoy the days in order not to lose.
B. The journey to champion has left unpleasant challenges.
C. It has not been any appreciation and enjoyable time.
D. There have been a lot of challenges and he didn’t want to lose.
E. It hasn’t been easy at all, but he tried hard and he deserves to win.

Contoh Soal Hots Text 19

Fadia : How did you find about the task to complete for our history class?
Tonny : I haven’t done mine yet. Is it difficult?
Fadia : Kind of. It was full of problems.
Tonny : Easy problems to solve?
Fadia : Not really. It was a review of the whole semester.
Tonny : Really?
Fadia : Sure. It was time consuming. It took about six hours
Tonny : I’m surprised at that!
Fadia : I was too. I did not expect our teacher would give us so much.

28. What is Donny probably going to do to complete the task?

A. Note information of history class of the semester to draw opinions.
B. Revise all previous tasks given by the teacher during the semester
C. Find out important information from books dealing with history class
D. Search for references on history from library to accomplish the task
E. Share ideas about complicated tasks of history class with the teacher