LEMBAR SOAL PENILAIAN TENGAH SEMESTER GASAL

TAHUN PELAJARAN 2022/2023

Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris

Satuan pendidikan : Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK)
Prog. Studi / Keahlian : Semua Jurusan
Kelas : XII (Dua Belas)
Hari / Tanggal :
Waktu : WIB

PETUNJUK UMUM :
1. Sebelum mengerjakan soal, tulislah dahulu nomor tes anda pada lembar jawab yang
telah disediakan.
2. Tulislah jawaban anda pada lembar jawab yang telah disediakan dengan bolpoin.
3. Bacalah dengan teliti petunjuk cara mengerjakan soal, sebelum anda menjawab.
4. Laporkan kepada Pengawas Tes, apabila terdapat tulisan yang kurang jelas, rusak atau
jumlah kurang.
5. a. Untuk soal obyektif berilah tanda silang (X) pada lembar jawab yang tersedia.
b. Untuk soal essay tulislah jawaban anda pada lembar jawab yang tersedia.
6. Apabila ada jawaban yang anda anggap salah anda ingin memperbaiki, coretlah dengan
dua garis lurus mendatar pada jawaban yang anda anggap salah, kemudian berilah
tanda silang (X) pada huruf yang anda anggap benar.

Contoh : Pilihan Semula Dibenarkan

A B C D E A B C D E
X X X
7. Periksalah pekerjaan anda sebelum diserahkan kepada Pengawas Tes.

I. Pilihlah salah satu jawaban yang paling tepat dengan memberi tanda silang (X) pada
huruf A, B, C, D atau E pada lembar jawab!

Questions for number 1 – 3 based on this letter

Falls City, NE 68355 2640
August 10th, 2022
To : The Manager
Four W Oil Co., LLC
Dear Sir,
In rensponse to your adv in New Orlands Daily of today that you are on the lookout for
enterprising and capable men who can take up market research for you, respectfully offer
myself as a candidate for the post. I give below in brief my qualifications and experience in
the line for your kind consideration.
I am a Diploma holder in commercial courses from college of commerce , Nebraska and had
taken marketing as my special subject of study . I have worked as a field investigator for
about two years.
I have pleasing manners, hardworking disposition and keenness for outdoor jobs. I am
unmarried and can be posted to any area of the country for market study. I can speak, beside
Chinese, France, Spanish, and some southern languages too. I can join immediately.
I shall highly appreciate if an opportunity is given to me to explain my experience to you in
person during my interview. Would you kindly let me know the time and date when it will be
convenient for you? Thank you. I am looknng forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully
Amy Wilson
( Adapted from Buku Pendamping Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris SMK/SMA kelas XII)
1. After reading the text, we know that position Amy applies for a candidate of ....
A. A market reserarcher
B. A field investigator
C. A marketing Manager
D. A reporter in New Orlands Daily
2. What will the company most probably do before inviting Amy to an interview?
A. To admit him directly as a new employee
B. To find information from his former employer
C. To send back his application letter without notice
D. To make Amy did not come to the company
3. “I have pleasing manners, ...(The first sentence in second paragraph). The phrase
“manners” has similiar meaning with ....
A. Experience
B. Intention
C. Spirit
D. Attitude

Question for number 4 - 7 based on this letter

Tailor , Inc
694 Rockstar Lane
Durham , N C 27708
Dear Human and Resources Director,
I just read an article in the New and Observer about Taylor’s new computer center just north
of Durham. I would like to apply for a position as an entry –level programmer at the center.
I understand that taylor produces both in house and customer documentation. I am a fresh
graduate of Devry Institute of Technology in Atlanta with an Associate’ s Degree in
Computer Science. In addition to have a broad range of course, I served as a computer
consultant at the college’s computer enter where I helped train computer users on new
systems.
I will be happy to meet you at your convenience and discuss how my education and
experience match your needs. You can reach me by phone number on 233 – 1552, or at rock
@devry.alumni.edu
Sincerely,
Raymond
(Adapted from Buku Pendamping Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris SMK/SMA kelas XII)
 4. Why did Mr. Raymond write the letter? Because Mr. Raymond want ....
A. To explain his educational backround
B. To read an article about Taylor
C. To introduce himself as a taylor
D. To apply one of jobs

5. After reading the text, we can conclude that Mr. Raymond know the vacancy from ....
A. A newspaper
B. A internet
C. A television
D. A colleague

6. What will the Human Resources Director probably do after reading the letter?
A. Ask Mr. Raymond to come for an interview
B. Evaluate the alary offered
C. Start working at Taylor, Inc
D. Promote Mr. Raymond as a Manager

7. “. I am a fresh graduate of Devry Institute of Technology in Atlanta with an

Associate’ s Degree in Computer Science. The word “fresh” can be replced with ....
A. Present
B. Urgent
C. Old
D. New
Questions number 8 to 12 refer to this following text.

Dear Mr.Robertson,
I am writing to apply for the position of Fencing Labourer which was advertised in the
Riverine Herald on 21st, August.
During my recent employment with the ABC Building company, I was mainly involved with
picket fence construction, erecting emu wire and chain-mesh fences on a regular basis, during
which time I was able to interact and communicate with customers effectively. I consider
myself a highly motivated and enthusiastic person who presents himself well. I take pride in
my work and have an excellent work ethic. I also hold a current Victorian driver licence.
Thank you for considering my application. I am genuinely interested in the position and will
be available for an interview to discuss further my experiences with you at your own
convenience.
Yours sincerely
William Smith
8. What position is the applicant interested in?
A. Fencing installer
B. Fencing labourer.
C. General labourers.
D. Fencing contractor.
 9. Which of the following statement is TRUE about the applicant?
A. He is new in the field being applied for.
B. He is probably the suitable candidate for the post.
C. His qualifications are not really related to the vacancy.
D. He is still working in a certain company when he gets the job.

10. What is the writer’s hope after sending the letter?

A. Attending the job interview.
B. Working as a general labourer.
C. Developing XYZ Fencing company
D. Discusssing his experiences with the manager.
11. “I take pride in my work and have an excellent work ethic. I also hold a current
Victorian driver license.”
The word pride has the same meaning to…
A. awkward
B. competent
C. satisfaction
D. professional

12. “I am genuinely interested in the position and will be available for an interview to
discuss further my experiences with you at your own convenience.” From the bold
phrase it can be inferred that …
A. William smith will set the interview date.
B. Mr. Robertson agrees the date set by William.
C. Mr. Robertson waits for date approved by William.
D. William will approve any date set for the interview.
Questions no. 13 – 15 refer to the following application letter
Sinergi Advertisement Co.
21 Bendungan Hilir
Central Jakarta
25th July, 2019
Mr. Evans Thompson
111 Kebun Jeruk
West Jakarta
Dear Mr. Thompson,
I am writing to you concerning the accountant position offered in your company. I
got the information from my agent and was eager to your position since I have the
qualifications required.
I join an internship program at Harapan Bank as a junior accountant for a year. I am a
hard worker and I can work well under preasure. I am also motivated and I have the ability to
manage deadlines.
 I would be delighted to have an opportunity to an interview. You can reach me on
my email or my mobile phone number.
I look forward to seeing you.
Sincerely,
Suzie Wang
13. Why was the sender of the letter eager for the job?
A. She got the information from the agent.
B. She had an internship experience before.
C. She would be delighted for an interview.
D. Her qualifications meet the requirements.

14. From the text , we can infer that Suzie Wang … .

A. is not enthusiastic to achieve her goal.
B. always needs pressure in her work.
C. Is an employee of Harapan Bank.
D. Applies for a accountant position.

15. I would be delighted to have an opportunity to an interview.

The underlined word has a similar meaning with ….
A. Unhappy
B. Pleased
C. Despise
D. Disappointed

Text for Number 16 -18

Dear sirs,
With reference to your advertisement in Today’s time, I would like to be considered for
Marketing Senior Assistant post.

My present position in n an electronic marketing staff where I have special responsibility for
home appliances. I also have experiences in other electronic goods, like cameras and smart
phones. I have been working as a marketing specialist as soon as I completed my first degree
in 2012. My tasks among other are building good relationship with distributors and
customers, and providing inputs for the company about pricing policies, marketing
strategies,and customer satisfaction.

Hoping to hear from you soon, I enclose my curriculum vitae and recent photograph.

Yours faithfully
Harry Clarks

16. Why does the sender write the letter?

A. To apply for a certain position.
B. To provide inputs for the company.
C. To give information about his speciality
D. To convince the readers about his experience.
17. What does the sender possibly do after sending the letter?
A. Wait for the response of the recipient
B. Call the recipient for the confirmation.
C. Work as a marketing specialist
D. Complete his first degree
18. “…I enclose my curriculum vitae..”  The word “enclose” is in the closest meaning
to…
A. Hedge
B. Attach.
C. Confine.
D. Encircle

19. Toni : Rahma, are you busy?

Rahma : Not really. What’s the matter?
Toni : Oh, ....
Rahma : Yes, of course
The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is ....
A. Could I possibly ask you to help me?
B. Can I help you?
C. Would I give you a hand?
D. What can I do for You?

The following dialogue for number 20 – 21

Ririn : Excuse me, Miss. Yeni
Miss Yeni : Yes, Is there anything I can do for you?
Ririn : Yes,please. I have looked for the book entitled ‘Poetry”, but I can’t find
the book. I want to borrow it.
Miss. Yeni : Let me check it in the computer first if it’s borrowed or not.
Ririn : Thanks
Miss Yeni : It’s not borrowed
Ririn : Really?
Miss Yeni : What if I try to find it in the bookshelves first?
Ririn : Thanks for your help.

20. From the dialogue, it can be inferred that ....

A. Miss. Yeni will not find the bookshelves
B. Miss. Yeni offers to find the book
C. Both of them check in the computer
D. Ririn felt easy to look for her book

21. “ Let me check it in the computer first if it’s borrowed or not.” The word “borrowed”
has the similiar meaning with ....
A. Looked
B. Founded
C. Rent
D. Paid
Questions number 22 and 23 refer to this following dialogue.
Receptionist : “Good evening, Mr. Deni, welcome to the Queen Hotel, Sir”
Mr. Deni : “Good evening.”
Receptionist : “How may I can help you, Sir?”
Mr. Deni : “I’d like to book a room for two persons here for a night”
Receptionist : “Okay, we’ll prepare it immediately for you, Sir, do you want to check in
now?”
Mr. Deni : “Wait a minute, my guest hasn’t come yet”
Receptionist : “Would you like us to bring your luggage to your room first?”
Mr. Deni : “Yes, please.”
Receptionist : “Perhaps I can assist you in some other way, do you need anything else? A
drink, maybe?”
Mr. Deni : “No, I’m good here”
Receptionist : “Okay, if we can be any of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.”
Mr.Deni : “Thank you”
22. Why doesn’t Mr. Deni want to check in now?
A. The rooms are fully booked.
B. His guests haven’t come yet.
C. His guests cancel the meeting.
D. There isn’t suitable room for him.

23. “Perhaps I can assist you in some way, do you need anything else?” What is the
closest meaning of the word ‘assist’?
A. Help
B. Aids
C. Bother
D. Hinder

24. Jeni : You look very busy with the dushes.

Ryan : I must wash these all
Jeni : Let me help you to wash them.
Ryan : ....
Jeni : Oh, Okay then
The best expression to complete the dialogue is ....
A. Thanks, but I can do it
B. That,s very kind of you
C. Thanks for your kindness
D. Thanks for your help
 25. Tata : Good afternoon Miss.Rina.
Miss. Rina : Good afternoon, Tata
Tata : Wooww, You pick many mangoes and it looks fresh.
Miss. Rina : Sure, Do you want these mangoes?
Tata : ..... . I have some mangoes at my home. My mom has bought it in
traditional market.
The best response to complete the dialogue is ....
A. Okay, thanks for your kindness
B. That’s very kind of you
C. Thanks fot your hand
D. Thanks but I don’t like mango

26. Shopkeeper : Good morning Mam, May I give you my hand?

Customer : Yes, please. I need a leather shoes to work.
From the dialogue, we know that ....
A. The customer gives a service
B. The shopkeeper asks a service
C. The shopkeeper offers a service
D. The customer offers a sevice

27. Young Man : Excuse Mom, you bring a lot of things. Where do you want to go?
Old Woman : I want to go in my home but my feet is hurt.
Young Man : I see. ....
Old Woman : That’s very kind of you.
The best expression to complete the dialogue is ....
A. Would you like some water? You look tired
B. Let me give you support to bring these things
C. Can’t you pick some mangoes?
D. Do you want to bring these things?

28. Police Officer : “...”

Stranger : “Yes, please. I think I lost my map and I dont know how I get my
city.”
Police Officer : “Oh... Where do you want to go?”
Stranger : I want to go to Wonogiri.
The best expression to complete the dialogue is ....
A. Can I help you finding it?
B. Do you need any help, Ma’am?
C. Can you show where is it?
D. Could I see you what your problem?

The dialogue for number 29 to 31

Tata : “Hello, are you lost something? Can I help you?”
Sania : “Yes, please. I need to get to the nearest money changer.”
Tata : “Oh. I can help you with that. It’s on the corner of that street, next to the city hall.”
Sania : “But I’ve gone there. I didn’t see any money changer.”
Tata : “Well... It’s pretty small. People might not notice that there’s a money changer next
to it. You know what? I’m on my way to the city hall. You can walk with me to get there.”
Sania : “That sounds great. Thank you.”
29. After reading the dialogue, we can conclude that ....
A. Where the city hall is.
B. Why Sania couldn’t find the money changer
C. Tata’s knowledge about a town.
D. Tata ‘s help to a stranger.

30. What will Sania probably do next? He will ...

A. walk with Tata to the city hall.
B. find the money changer himself.
C. take a taxi to the city hall with Arina.
D. exchange his money somewhere else.

31. “ Hello, are you lost something? Can I help you?”. The similiar meaning from “lost”
is ....
A. Promise
B. Stray
C. Forget
D. Pick

32. Dewi : Can you help me out?

Arum : Sure, ...
Amira : Help me gather everybody . The teacher is coming.
The best expression to complete the dialogue is ....
A. How can you borrow my hand?
B. What can You help me?
C. How can I help you ?
D. Give me your hand, please

33. Warel : Some of our friends will join the concert tonight. Would you like to go with
me?
Sofie : ... . I have many tasks and it will be submitted tomorrow.
Warel : I see.
The suitable expresion to complete the dialogue is ....
A. What a great idea
B. That’s kind of you
C. I’ d love too
D. Well, I’m not sure
34. Marta: It’s very hot here ………..
Sinta: Sure. No problem
The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …

A. Could you close the door?

B. Would you mind if I turn on the fan?
C. Would you turn off the fan?
D. May I leave now?
35. Tom : This question is so difficult to answer.
Jay : …………
The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …
A. Just don’t answer it.
B. Let’s stop studying and go playing.
C. Would you like a cup of coffee?
D. Let me help you work on it.
36. Steve : I don’t understand chemistry at all.
Banno : ………….
The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …
A. How about having dinner with me?
B. How about going to the beach?
C. How about studying together with me?
D. How about calling the police?
37. Jan : You look pale.
Jim : I’ve got a serious headache.
Jan : ………..
A. Let me take you to the restaurant
B. What about a glass of avocado juice?
C. Let me take you to the hospital.
D. Would you like fried or steamed chicken?
38. Nata : I want to go shopping but I don’t have any vehicle.
Wana : ………..
A. Shall I take you to the hospital with my car?
B. Shall I take you to the school with my car?
C. Shall I take you to the market with my car?
D. Shall I take to the zoo with my car?
39. Tourist : Good morning. Would you mind telling me the way to ABC
Hospital?
Someone : It is nearby. Can I give you a ride?
The underlined expression shows ….
A. the tourist offers some help
B. the tourist accepts some help
C. the tourist asks for help
D. Someone offers some help
40. A : You look confused. ….
B : Yes. I am lost on the way to ABC Mall. Do you know how I can get there?
The proper expression to fill the blank above is ….
A. Can you help me?
B. I wonder if you need any help?
C. how can you assist me
D. when can you help me?
 II. ESSAY
Aswer these question based on the text or your idea!

The dialog is for questions number 41- 43

Ghea : Hi, Alanis. You look so happy. Where are you going to go?
Alanis : I’m going to the garden. I want to plant these flower seeds
Ghea : that’s interesting. Is there something I can do for you?
Alanis : Of course, Girl. Please help me to bring these little pots to the garden
Ghea : Alright! By the way, what flower seeds will you plant?
Alanis : I will plant sunflower seeds
ghea : that’s charming flower
Alanis : You are right. I hope my garden will be more beautiful
Ghea : Great!
41. From the dialog, we know that....
42. “that’s charming flowers.” The underlined word is similar in meaning with…..
43. What can Ghea do to help Alanis?
The text is for questions number 44 -45
Lilis Handayani

Jl. A. Yani 389

Surabaya, 65151
April 19, 2015

Mr. Frank Peterson, Personnel Manager

Jeans and Co.

Jl. Raya Pandaan 186

Pandaan Pasuruan, Jawa Timur, 98502

Dear Mr. Peterson:

I am writing to you in response to your advertisement for a local branch manager newspaper
appeared in the Jawa Pos on Sunday, June 15. As you can see from my enclosed resume, my
experience and qualifications match this position’s requirements.
My current position, managing the local branch of a national shoe retailer, has provided the
opportunity to work under a high-pressure, team environment, where it is essential to be able
to work closely with my colleagues in order to meet sales deadlines. In addition to my
responsibilities as manager, I also developed time management tools for staff using Access
and Excel from Microsoft’s Office Suite.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the opportunity to personally
discuss why I am particularly suited for this position. Please call me after 4.00 p.m. to suggest
a time we may meet. I can be reached via telephone number 031-858564 or by email at
lilish@yahoo.com.

Sincerely,
Lilis Handayani

44. What is the purpose of writing the letter? 

45. What position is being advertised?