Tes Bahasa Inggris BUMN
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Soal Online Tes Bahasa Inggris BUMN dan Pembahasan
Reading passage 1
Soon after, Moog set out to develop a keyboard instrument that could electronically reproduce the sound of any instrument. In collaboration with American composer Herbert Deutsch, Moog unveiled a prototype of his synthesizer at his 1964 conference. The device was a significant advance over previous electronic synthesizers, as it used new semiconductor technology that was smaller and significantly cheaper than previous machines. Called the Moog, the instrument was immediately in demand by musicians around the world.
In 1964, Moog began collaborating with American composer and organist Walter Carlos (now Wendy Carlos). Walter Carlos released the best-selling electronic music album Switched on Bach in 1968. Rock groups such as The Beatles and Yes, and jazz musicians such as Herbie His Hancock and Chick His Korea began incorporating his Moog synthesizer into their recordings. This trend accelerated in 1970 when he introduced the compact and portable Minimoog. The Moog synthesizer was also used prominently in the soundtrack to the 1971 film A Clockwork Orange. Encyclopedia of World Biography, 2008
Jawab: (B) initial electronic music instrument
Keyword: instrument called theremin
Pembahasan: Initial electronic music instrument. Dapat dilihat pada bacaan ‘particularly on early electronic music instrument called theremin.
Jawab: (D) it was the first synthesizer in the world
Jawab: (C) the improvement of Moog Synthesizer
Jawab: (A) the Moog’s collaboration in music field
Keyword: Moog began a collaboration
Pembahasan: the Moog’s collaboration in music field. Dalam bacaan dituliskan bahwa Moog mulai berkolaborasi dengan berbagai musisi dalam berbagai genre musik.
Reading Comprehension Passage 2
Throughout history, people have been victims of pickpockets. Pickpocketing is one of the fastest growing crimes today. Pickpocketing is becoming more common and developing better ways to practice the skill. About one million Americans lose money to pickpockets each year. His victims, or "brands" as they are called, can be rich or poor, young or old. When pickpockets were hanged in England in the 18th century, large numbers of people gathered to watch the hanging as a warning to other pickpockets. However, as time went on, the practice was discontinued. reason:
Other pickpockets skillfully stole bystanders' money as people watched closely the hanging of the pickpockets.
Police say the most efficient pickpockets come from South America. Many of these skilled pickpockets are trained in special schools called Jingle Bell Schools. Suri graduates from JBS when she manages to steal a purse from a mannequin with a bell in her pocket.
He can pickpocket even a well-dressed and respectable person. Pickpockets' favorite locations include banks, airports, racetracks, supermarkets, elevators, train and bus stations. A pickpocket often acts as a partner with another pickpocket. Another type of pickpocket that works outdoors and in bars and specializes in stealing from women is known as a "purse thief."
In order not to be a victim of pickpockets, it is important to pay close attention and be vigilant in crowds.
Jawab: (C) Pickpockets
Keyword: have been the victim of pickcpockets
Pembahasan: Keseluruhan bacaan di atas berisi tentang pickpocket (pencopet).
Jawab: (D) it was not effective to stop pickpocketing
Keyword: other pickpockets skillfully stole the money
Pembahasan: Pada paragraf 2 dijelaskan bahwa ketika para pencopet digantung, pencopet yang lain beraksi di antara kerumunan penonton.
Jawab: (A) an old
Keyword: during the 18th century
Pembahasan: Pencopetan merupakan kejahatan lama sejak abad ke-18.
Jawab: (C) drunkards
Keyword: his victims can be rich or poor, young or old
Pembahasan: Berdasarkan bacaan, drunkard tidak disebutkan.
11. South Americans pickpockets are the most efficient ones because …
(A) they are well-trained
(B) they are handsome
(C) they are well-dressed
(D) they are respectable
Jawab: (A) they are well-trained
Keyword: the most efficient pickpockets come from South America
Pembahasan: Di Amerika Sealtan terdapat sekolah untuk para pencopet.
Reading Passage 3
Tooth decay is caused by acids produced by bacteria in the mouth. Acid strips minerals from tooth enamel, allowing tooth decay to start. Saliva in the mouth promotes remineralization and lines neutralize the acid. The rate at which bacteria in your mouth produce acid depends on the amount of plaque on your teeth, the composition of your microbial flora, and whether or not the bacteria in your plaque have been "prepared" by frequent contact with sugar. To keep them healthy, you should follow a regular dental hygiene program.
Removing plaque with a toothbrush and floss temporarily reduces the number of bacteria in the mouth and reduces tooth decay. It also makes tooth surfaces more accessible, allowing saliva to neutralize acids and remineralize lesions. Fluoride toothpaste seems to work in another way that promotes remineralization of early caries lesions.
In addition to regular dental hygiene practices, a good way to keep your teeth healthy is to reduce your intake of sugary foods. to eat at How often you eat candy, rather than total amount, determines the amount of harmful acid bacteria in your saliva produce. However, the amount of candy affects the quality of saliva. Avoid sticky sweets that stay in your mouth for a long time if possible. Also, try brushing and flossing after eating sweet foods. Gargling with water is also effective. Whenever possible, eat high-fiber foods such as raw carrot sticks, apples, and celery sticks.It scrubs away plaque and acts like a toothbrush.If you follow these rules when eating sweets, It can significantly reduce tooth decay.
12. What does this passage mainly discuss?
(A) Good nutrition
(B) Food with fiber
(C) Ways to keep your teeth healthy
(D) Fluoridization and cavities
Jawab: (C) Ways to keep your teeth healthy
Keyword: to keep your teeth healthy
Pembahasan: Bacaan tersebut membahas tentang cara menjaga gigi Anda sehat (Ways to keep your teeth healthy).
13. According to the passage, all of the following statements about plaque are true EXCEPT…
(A) it consists of acid producing bacteria
(B) it is not affected by eating sweets
(C) it can be removed from teeth by brushing and flossing
(D) it reduces the positive effect of saliva
Jawab: (B) It is not affected by eating sweets
Keyword: have been primed by frequent exposure to sugar
Pembahasan: Pernyataan tentang plak berdasarkan bacaan tersebut kecuali: “It is not affected by eating sweets.”
14. We can infer from the passage that one benefit of fluoride to healthy teeth is…
(A) It strengthens tooth enamel
(B) it stimulates saliva production
(C) it makes teeth whiter
(D) It Is a replacement for brushing and flossing in dental care
Jawab: (A) it strengthens tooth enamel
Keyword: making them more resistant to attarck by add
Pembahasan: Kita bisa menyimpulkan satu manfaat dari fluoride untuk gigi, yaitu memperkuat enamel gigi (It strengthens tooth enamel.)
15. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to …
(A) dental floss
(B) bacteria
(C) removal of plaque
(D) plaque
Jawab: (C) removal of plaque
Keyword: removing plaque
Pembahasan: “it” paragraf ke 2 menunjukkan removal of plaque (menghilangkan plak).
16. What can be concluded from the passage about sweets?
(A) All sweets should be avoided.
(B) Sweets should be eaten with care.
(C) It is better to eat sweets a little at a time throughout the day.
(D) Sticky sweets are less harmful than other sweets.
Jawab: (B) Sweets should be eaten with care.
Keyword: Avoid, if you can, sticky sweets
Pembahasan: Simpulan tentang “sweets” (permen) adalah sweets should be eaten with care. (Sweets harus dimakan dengan hati-hati).
17. The word “scrape off” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to…
(A) repel
(B) rub together with
(C) remove
(D) dissolve
Jawab: (C) remove
Keyword: acting as a toothbrush
Pembahasan: Kata “scrape off” yang terdekat dalam arti untuk remove.
• repel = mengusir
• rub together with = gosok bersama-sama dengan
• remove = menghapus
• dissolve = larut
18. According to the passage, the value of eating foods with fiber is that …
(A) they contain Vitamin A
(B) they are less expensive than a toothbrush
(C) they are able to remove the plaque from your teeth
(D) they contain no sugar
Jawab: (C) they are able to remove the plaque from your teeth
Keyword: that scrape off plaque
Pembahasan: Menurut bagian ini, nilai makan makanan dengan serat adalah bahwa “they are able to remove the plaque from your teeth” (mereka mampu menghilangkan plak dari gigi Anda).
19. The author of the passage states that the amount of acid produced by the bacteria in your saliva increases …
(A) with the amount of sweets you eat
(B) with the number of times you eat sweets
(C) if you eat sweets with your meals
(D) if you eat sticky sweets
Jawab: (B) with the number of times you eat sweets
Keyword: the amount of sweets influences the quality of your saliva
Pembahasan: Jumlah asam yang diproduksi oleh bakteri dalam air liur akan meningkat seiring dengan jumlah permen yang dimakan. (with the number of times you eat sweets.)
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