REMEDIAL BAHASA IJNGGRIS XIB

(Wangsit Om Jero)

Text 1
Social norms are the implicit social rules that govern behavior within a community. Norms ar
e not directly established; instead, they develop over time as people go about their daily beha
viors, sense people's reactions to those behaviors, and observe what other people are doing. S
ocial norms differ, depending on the group of people, community, or culture. What is conside
red fully normal, even admirable, in one group may be met with disapproval in another (e.g.,
offices where casual dress is normal vs. offices where everyone must wear a suit). According
to psychologist Robert Cialdini, people are constantly looking for "social proof" to guide thei
r own behavior. They look for clues to what other people are doing in order to understand the
appropriate behavior in a given situation. Social proof of what is acceptable is a particularly p
owerful guide to behavior when the situation is ambiguous or new.
In relation to social norms, one of the big challenges we face is creating a sustainable culture
where so many unsustainable actions are considered perfectly normal and even something to
strive for: driving alone, living in a very large home, eating foods that have traveled long dist
ances, eating meat at every meal, having a weed-free green grass lawn, and continuously sho
pping for new consumer goods. Sustainable behaviors, such as buying second-hand or taking
short showers, on the other hand, are often seen as lower or undesirable in status.
Social norms create opportunities for change; for one thing, they are dynamic and constantly
shifting (just think about fashion trends). The goal for those of us who want to bring about a
more sustainable society is to quickly bring sustainable behaviors into the realm of normal, ac
ceptable one, and something people aspire to. How do we accomplish this? We need to give p
eople evidence, social proof, that sustainable behavior is acceptable and desirable.
1. (SBMPTN 2018/534/76)
The passage is mainly concerned with…
A. social proof
B. social disorder
C. daily behavior
D. Sustainable behavior
E. acceptable culture
PEMBAHASAN:
Teks tersebut membahas tentang norma sosial, sedangkan norma sosial berawal dari sustainab
le behavior. Jadi pilihan jawaban yang tepat adalah D.
Jawaban : D (Azzariyah)

2. (SBMPTN 2018/534/77)
Based on the text, the word disapproval in line 5 means…
A. a bad feeling
B. an unacceptable feeling
C. an unsustainable behavior
D. a different opinion
E. a negative opinion
PEMBAHASAN:
Disapproval=celaan, maka pilihan yang tepat adalah negative opinion.
Jawaban : E (Azzariyah)

3. (SBMPTN 2018/534/78)
According to the author, how is sustainable behavior acceptable and desirable?
A. By aspiring people
B. By making it dynamic
C. By establishing norms
D. By providing proofs to the society
E. By giving opportunities for change
PEMBAHASAN:
Lihat paragraf dan kalimat terakhir
Jawaban : D (Aisha)

Text 2
Schools must incorporate technology into daily teaching to realize the benefits. The daily use
of technology in core classes correlates highly to the desirable education success measures (E
SMs). Daily technology use is a top-five indicator of better discipline, better attendance, and i
ncreased college attendance.
In 1:1 (one child one laptop) schools, daily use of technology in core curriculum classes rang
es from 51% to 63%. Unfortunately, many 1:1 schools report using the technology on only a
weekly basis or less often for many classes. It may appear surprising that in 40% of 1:1 schoo
ls, where every student has a laptop, students do not use the technology on a daily basis.
The anecdotal evidence suggests a few answers: first, some schools move into 1:1 computing
based on top-down directives and do not enjoy stakeholder buy-in. Second, many schools hav
e inadequate levels of professional development. America's Digital Schools 2006 provides str
ong support for this argument. Third, schools buy the hardware but no courseware. In one lar
ge implementation, the hardware vendor who won the bid allocated only 50 cents for softwar
e, requiring the schools to supplement the software out of their own budget. Fourth, the lapto
ps are used for less transformative activities. Next, computer use is limited to tool use, such a
s PowerPoint or word processing, with some limited web browsing. Broader uses including di
gital content with meaningful integration are not employed.
Some educators have asked if technology has to be used daily to be effective or if daily use is
overkill. If the use of technology is just tinkering around the edges, daily use may not matter
or produce better results. However, it matters a great deal if technology is embedded in the sc
hool. If applied, it produces results beyond those expected by chance.

4. (SBMPTN/2018/534/79)
With the second sentence in the first paragraph, the author intends to ....
A. show technology use within the process of teaching and learning
B. imply that educational technology leads to teaching effectiveness
C. show the use of technology in classrooms is closely related to the indicators that lead to t
he success of education
D. argue that the core curriculum classes without technology ranges from 51% to 63%
E. suggest that incorporating technology into a school curriculum will bring about learning
efficiency
PEMBAHASAN:
Show the use of technology in classrooms is closely related to the indicators that lead to the s
uccess of education.
Jawaban: C (Naufal)

5. (SBMPTN/2018/534/80)
With ideas in paragraph 3, the author would apparently agree that…
A. the factors influencing the success of technology uses in schools remain anecdotal
B. the increase of education success is highly correlated with the presence of technology
C. the use of computer technology has not yet been successfully implemented
D. the use of computer by students is already broad and on daily basis
E. the students' competence in using technology is actually well-integrated
PEMBAHASAN:
The factors influencing the success of technology uses in schools remain anecdotal
Jawaban: A (Naufal)

6. (SBMPTN/2018/534/81）
The author's assumption about the use of computer technology in school is....
A. without good software and frequent use, the expected results cannot be achieved
B. technology matters a great deal only in the top-five schools for its effectiveness
C. technology should be embedded in all of the school programs.
D. the effectiveness of daily use of technology is aimed to increase the quality of educators
E. some schools get great impacts from using technology on its daily basis
PEMBAHASAN:
Lihat paragraph 3
Jawaban: A (M. Zidan)

7. (SBMPTN/2018/534/82)
The author illustrates the significance of technology use on a daily basis in paragraph....
A. 1
B. 2
C. 4
D. 3
E. 5
PEMBAHASAN:
Ilustrasinya terdapat pada paragraph 2
Jawaban: B (M. Zidan)

Text 3
The green movement is catching on in many pockets of the world. This is especially true in th
e construction industry. Today's burz words, which include global warming and zero emission,
are causing everyday people to look for ways to reduce their carbon footprint, Purchasing en
vironmentally-friendly property is a good investment for those who are concerned about their
own health and the well-being of the earth. Based on this trend, entire districts, known as eco-
communities, are being designed with green mitiatives in mind. Dockside Green in Victoria,
British Columbia, Canada is one of these communities. Its goal is to become the world's first
zero-emissions neighborhood.
Builders of Dockside Green have the environment in mind with every choice they make. The
y ensure proper ventilation, and quarantee residents 100% fresh indoor air. Interior and exteri
or building materials, such as paints and wood, are natural and non-toxic, Eco-conscious buil
ders use bamboo wherever possible because it is durable and does not require pesticides to gr
ow.
Energy efficiency is one of the top priorities in eco-communities, such as Dockside Green. N
ot only do energy efficient appliances and light fixtures reduce the environmental impact of h
eating and hot water, they also save residents and business owners money. Dockside Green cl
aims that home owners will use 55% less energy than average residents in Canada. Though th
ey are sharing space by investing in condo-style living, residents will have individual utility
metres. Studies show that people use approximately 20% less energy when they are billed for
exactly what they use. In addition, water is treated at Dockside Green and reused on site for fl
ushing toilets.

Planners of eco-communities such as Dockside Green must take the future into account. Dock
side Green will reuse 90% of its construction waste. They also plan to continue using local su
ppliers for all of their transport and maintenance needs. This is a great way to reduce emissio
ns. Dockside residents will be encouraged to make use of a mini transit system and buy into t
he community's car share program. Finally, plans are in the works for a high-tech heating syst
em that will use renewable biomass instead of fossil fuels.

8. (SBMPTN/2018/534/83)
By saying "Today's buzz words, which include global warming and zero/emissions, are causi
ng everyday people to look for ways to reduce their carbon footprint." in lines 1-3, the author
implies that....
A. environmental issues have made people more cautious of their actions
B. global warming and zero emissions become everyone's concern
C. people have to take care of their greenhouses carefully
D. eco-friendly environmental programs should be strongly enforced
E. all people around the world are aware of global warming
PEMBAHASAN:
Pilihan jawaban yang paling tepat adalah A karena kepedulian dan perhatian mereka lebih
ditunjukkan dengan aksi nyata. Lihat paragraph 1 kalimat ke-3.
Jawaban: A (Ihza Bani)

9. (SBMPTN/2018/534/84)
Which of the following best restates the sentence The green movement is catching on in man
y pockets of the world in line 1?
A. Many people consider it crucial to have eco-friendly environments.
B. People who are aware of environmental issues love safe and healthy surroundings
C. House designers should consider the importance of green materials.
D. Everyone should understand the effect of global warming and zero emissions well
E. Environmentalists are concerned with the green environment
PEMBAHASAN:
Frase yang sama dengan "the green movement" dan sesuai dengan isi teks adalah pilihan B.
Jawaban: B (Ihza Bani)

10. (SBMPTN/2018/534/85)
The false idea that the author may hold about Dockside Green is that
A. it provides all eco-friendly properties
B. it is a good asset to buy a property in it
C. it encourages all houses to utilize efficient energy
D. it reduces global warming and emissions
E. it is where more natural livings can exist
PEMBAHASAN:
Karena penulis tidak pernah bilang Dockside Green bagus untuk dibeli propertinya, melainka
n fokus pada lingkungannya.
Jawaban : B (Fakhir)

11. (SBMPTN/2018/534/86)
The author organizes the ideas in the passage by...
A. describing a new housing trend and providing a detailed example
B. discussing an environmental issue and providing ways to solve the issue
C. identifying a community problem and discussing possible solutions to the problem
D. explaining an environmentally friendly initiative and discussing the impacts of the initiati
ve
E. establishing a new community initiative that is eco-friendly and explaining the ideas behi
nd the initiative
PEMBAHASAN:
Karena dari awal paragraph sudah menyebutkan tentang eco communities and green initiative
s.
Jawaban : A (Fakhir)

Text 4
The explanation shows that life condition is becoming more and more uncondusive for good-
quality life. Therefore, today more people than ever are looking for ways to improve their hea
lth, Increase energy, reducit stress, restore or enhance functionality, relieve aches and pains, b
alance emotions, and sharpen mental focus. Because of the demands of modern life, most peo
ple want those ways to be relatively simple and not time consuming. If you still have not foun
d something to fit your needs, you may want to consider Chinese healing exercises.
Chinese healing exercises make up a branch of Chinese medicine. It is almost never taught as
a separate system of healing. Rather, It is used in many practices you probably recognize. So
me are part of the oldest of Chinese medical practices, Including acupressure and ruina, a typ
e of Chinese massage therapy. Others have their origins in ancient self-healing or spiritual pra
ctices, such as Chinese forms of yoga and meditation. They are routinely taught together with
more detailed and complex practices, such as taiji (t'ai chi), qigong (chi gung), and other adva
nced medical, spiritual, or martial practices. They are intended to prepare a student for those
more demanding disciplines. They are also conducted as adjunctive exercises that can make s
ome aspects of the main practices easier to perform. Some sources are less well known in the
west, like medical qigong and paidagong. They are tapping and patting techniques used to bre
ak up blockages.
Qi is life force, and is responsible for all healthy functionality, animation, vitality, emotional
balance, and merital clarity. Chinese exercises have a unique positive impact on all those qual
ities. Chinese healing exercises can amplify the benefits from taiji or qigong if you already ha
ve such a practice. In that context, they will open targeted areas of physical or energetic restri
ction, deepen your sensitivity to qi sensations, and increase qi flow. They root you more secur
ely, thereby improving your overall performance.

12. (SBMPTN/2018/534/87)
The author's attitude towards the topic in the passage is…
A. Critical
B. Positive
C. Skeptical
D. Doubtful
E. Realistic
PEMBAHASAN:
Penulis bersikap positif terhadap latihan penyembuhan Tiongkok. Ia menjelaskan manfaatnya
untuk kesehatan fisik, energi, dan kejernihan mental. Penulis juga menyarankan latihan ini
sebagai solusi yang sederhana dan efektif untuk kehidupan modern yang penuh tekanan.
Tidak ada kesan ragu atau mengkritik, justru mendukung dan merekomendasikannya.
Jawaban : B (Arsy)

13. (SBMPTN/2018/534/88)
What topic does the paragraph preceding the passage most likely discuss?
A. Good-quality life
B. Health improvements
C. Sharpening mental condition
D. Ways to increase body energy
E. Adverse life condition
PEMBAHASAN :
Paragraf awal menyebut “the explanation shows...” yang berarti merujuk ke paragraf sebelum
nya. Karena kalimat itu membahas bahwa hidup sekarang makin tidak kondusif untuk good-q
uality life, maka paragraf sebelumnya kemungkinan besar membahas soal kehidupan yang be
rkualitas.
Jawaban: A (Arsy)

Text 5
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actices, such as ta (tai chi) qigong (chi pung), and other advanced medical, spiritual, or martia
l practices. They are initronded to prepare a student for those more demanding disuplines The
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Qis life force, and is responsible for all healthy functionality, animation, vitality, emotional ba
lance, and mental clarity. Chinese exercises have a unique positive impact on all those qualiti
es, Chinese healing exercises can amplićу the benefits from zaji or gigong if you already have
such a practice in that context, they will open targeted areas of physical or energetic restrictio
n, deepen your sensitivity to gi sensations, and increase of flow. They toot you more securely,
thereby improving your overall performance
14. (SBMPTN/2018/534/87)
What is the best summary of the passage…
A. People are encouraged to do Chinese healing exercises because they provide many benefit
s for peoples life and cost very low. Moreover, these exercises do not require special equi
pments, sports gear and apparel.
B. While some types of Chinese healing exercises have been considered useful, some others
still need further research-based justification. These exercises tend to be more detailed an
d complex, thus they demand much higher skills from people who want to practice them.
C. Despite many benefits provided by Chinese healing exercises, they are not so popular am
ong people seeking for alternative medical treatments. This is because they are not aware
of the advantages those exercises have.
D. Chinese healing exercises can be a good option for those who want to improve their qualit
y of life. These exercises include acupressure, tuina, taiji, qigong, and other medical, spiri
tual and self-defense practices, which may promote overall functionality of person’s well-
being
E. Chinese healing exercises are becoming more and more popular as many benefits are asso
ciated with them. Furthermore, the variations in the alternative treatment are quite interest
 ing and complex.

PEMBAHASAN:
Semakin sering seseorang melakukan Chinese healing maka semakin baik kesehatannya
Jawaban: D (M. Alfi)

15. (SBMPTN/2018/534/90)
It can be predicted from the passage that.....
A. The more people do Chinese healing exercises, the longer the time they need to master ot
her advanced medical, spiritual, or martial practices
B. The more people do Chinese advanced medical, spiritual, or martial practices; the less the
y need to do Chinese healing exercise
C. The more people do Chinese healing exercises, the worse they will be in other advanced
medical, spiritual, or martial practices
D. The more people do Chinese healing exercises, the better their overall health will be
E. The more people do Chinese healing exercises, the more simple their life will be
PEMBAHASAN:
Summary yang paling tepat terhadap teks tersebut adalah pilihan D.
Jawaban: D (M. Alfi)

Text 6
Online social networking includes much more than Facebook and Twitter.It is any online use
of technology to connect people,enable them to collaborate with each other, and form virtual
communities.Social networking sites may allow visitors to send e-mails, post comments, büll
d web content, and/or take part in live chats.
Social networking has quickly transformed how people of all ages work, play and shop - and
even how we elect presidents.A 2010 Pew Study illustrates that it has become an integral part
of the world beyond K-12 schools.In the two years prior to the study, its use among Millennia
ls (ages 18 to 33) rose from 67 percent to 83 percent, every generation 45 and older more tha
n doubled its participation,and adults 74 and older quadrupled their participation (from 4 perc
ent to 16 percent). Among students surveyed in a National School Boards Association study,9
6 percent of those with online access reported using social networking, and half said they use
it to discuss schoolwork.
Survey research confirms that interest in harnessing social networking for educational purpos
es is high.As reported in School Principals and Social Networking in Education: Practices, Po
licies and Realities in 2010,a national survey of 1,200 principals, teachers and librarians foun
d that most agreed that social networking sites can help educators share information and reso
urces, create professional learning communities,and improve school wide communications wi
th students and staff.Those who had used social networks were more positive about potential
benefits than those who had not.In an online discussion with 12 of the principals surveyed,mo
st said that social networking and online collaboration tools would make a substantive change
in students 'educational experience. They also said these tools could improve student motivat
ion and engagement,help students develop a more social/collaborative view of learning, and c
reate a connection to real-life learning.
16. (SBMPTN 2018/535/76)
What does the passage mainly deal with?
A. The increased trend in using social networking in education
B. The development of technological benefits for teaching
C. The future impacts of social networking on students
D. The research result in using technology in daily life
E. The increased number of users in social media
PEMBAHASAN:
Fokus utama teks adalah menjelaskan bagaimana social networking berkembang pesat dan di
gunakan dalam dunia pendidikan.Paragraf pertama menjelaskan secara umum tentang social
networking,lalu paragraf-paragraf berikutnya menunjukkan peningkatan penggunaan social n
etworking di kalangan generasi berbeda dan bagaimana siswa serta pendidik menggunakanny
a dalam konteks pendidikan.
Jawaban : A (Fahri Ajie)

17. (SBMPTN/2018/535/77)
Based on the passage, the word harnessing in line 10 means…
A. Engaging
B. Improving
C. Avoiding
D. Minimizing
E. Utilizing
PEMBAHASAN:
Kata“harnessing” dalam konteks kalimat “interest in harnessing social networking for educati
onal purposes is high” berarti memanfaatkan atau menggunakan media sosial untuk tujuan pe
ndidikan. Jadi, makna yang paling tepat adalah “utilizing” (memanfaatkan).
Jawaban : E (Fahri Ajie)

18. (SBMPTN/2018/535/78)
School principals believe that social networking…
A. develops students' curiosity
B. maintains the private relationship
C. engages students in learning
D. helps students discuss school work
E. makes students critical
PEMBAHASAN:
Lihat paragraph 3 kalimat terakhir.
Jawaban : C (Mayfina Kirani)

Text 7
Before engineers dreamed of eliminating drivers in cars, they imagined eliminating the side
mirrors. Now a long-sought solution looks closer to finally stripping cars of side mirrors. Ma
ny automakers demonstrate video systems hat replace the Mickey Mouse ears with cameras.
Continental, a major parts and systems supplier to automaken, Was one of them.
In a customized Mercedes-Benz CLS, Continental demonstrated how its system would work.
Thumb-size video cameras on the exterior of the car replace the side mounted mirrors and use
interior screens on the left and right side of the dashboard to deliver views of what is next to a
nd behind the car. The screens are near where a driver Would normally look to check a mirror ,
and the camera views are wider than what a physical mirror can provide, eliminating blind sp
ots along the side of the car. The cameras, which can automatically adjust to reduce glare fro
m sunlight or increase brightness at night, are also helpful in tight parking spots.
Technology suppliers hope that regulations requiring old-fashioned physical mirrors will be a
mended, Philipp Hoffmann, BMW's project manager for camera monitor systems expected to
begin road testing of the mirrorless systems in Europe this year, quickly followed by addition
al testing in Asia. He remained hopeful that the United States would follow soon.
He may have a good reason to be optimistic. Daimler AG, parent company of Mercedes-Benz,
is already testing a couple of autonomous tractor-trailers in Nevada that use large high-defini
tion screens instead of side mirrors. Also, BMW recently received an exemption from the Tra
nsportation Department in the U.S. to allow it to deploy an automatic parking feature that ena
bles a BMW 7 Series car to park itself, while the driver stands on the curb. It is a feature the c
ompany demonstrated only a year ago.
Using cameras instead of physical mirrors could also end dangling damaged mirrors. To repla
ce a typical mirror can be expensive as much as $946 on a 2015 Acura RLX, according to the
insurance institute. However, Mr. McConnell at Continental noted potential savings in buildin
g cars that no longer need the structural support for side-mounted mirrors.
19. (SBMPTN/2018/535/79)
How is the last sentence of paragraph 3 related to paragraph 47
A. Paragraph 4 explicates Continental's sense of optimism provided in the last sentence of pa
ragraph 3.
B. The sentence states Philipp Hoffman's idea about eliminating drivers in cars and the follo
wing paragraph elaborates the idea.
C. The last sentence of paragraph 3 describes the regulation in implementing the technology
in the U.S. and the following paragraph elaborates it.
D. Paragraph 4 provides examples to support the idea about the implementation of Mercede
s-Benz technology mentioned in the previous sentence.
E. The sentence discusses the possibility for the technology to be implemented in the U.S. an
d the following paragraph explain the reasons for the possibility
PEMBAHASAN:
Karena di akhir paragraf 3 si Philipp Hoffmann bilang dia optimis kalau teknologi pengganti
kaca spion ini nantinya bisa juga dipakai di Amerika, nah paragraf 4 menjelaskan kenapa dia
optimistis yaitu: di Amerika tepatnya di Nevada, sudah ada truk yang dijalankan tanpa spion,
tetapi pakai kamera.
Jawaban: E (Valen)

20. (SBMPTN/2018/535/80)
The author's description on the replacement of side mirrors by a camera is relevant with whic
h of the following?
A. A manual handle window replaced by the automatic type
B. A finger print sliding door replaced by an automatic one
C. A manual camera replaced by a digital camera
D. Cash payment replaced by credit cards
E. A laptop replaced by a desktop
PEMBAHASAN:
Karena Kaca spion adalah alat bantu melihat ke belakang secara manual.
Kamera kecil yang menggantikan spion berfungsi sama, tapi lebih modern dan canggih, seper
ti:
• Sudut pandang lebih luas
• Bisa mengatur kecerahan otomatis
• Menghilangkan blind spot
• Membantu parker
Ini mirip banget dengan perubahan dari:
Kamera manual (pakai film) ke kamera digital
- Sama-sama alat untuk melihat/gambar
- Tapi versi digital lebih praktis, otomatis, dan punya fitur tambahan.
Jawaban: C (Valen)
21. (SBMPTN/2018/535/81)
Mentioning the testing of the use of large high-definition screens by Daimler AG in paragrap
h 4, the author holds the assumption that...
A. Mr. Hoffmann will get the permission to use mirrorless system in the USA in the near fut
ure
B. companies should have demonstrated the new system with cameras one year ahead
C. in less than one year, the mirrorless system will be very popular among people in the US
A
D. US regulations on the mirrorless system was released to public a year ago
E. the system using cameras will just need a year to be applied in the USA
PEMBAHASAN:
Asumsi penulis yang paling tepat adalah pilihan A.
Jawaban : A (Athadia)

22. (SBMPTN/2028/535/82)
The author describes the economic efficiency of the mirrorless system most effectively in par
agraph...
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5
PEMBAHASAN:
Penulis menjelaskan tentang "the economic efficiency..." terdapat pada paragraph 5.
Jawaban: E (Athadia)

Why Should I Care? When you are first diagnosed with a chronic condition such as
chronic kidney disease, it can change the way you see yourself, and create feelings of anxiety,
disbelief or denial. These feelings are normal and perfectly fine to experience, and
acknowledging that you feel this way can be the first step towards controlling these thoughts.
You are still the person that you see in the mirror, that is parent, friend, son/daughter, a
brother/sister, and you are not the condition that you have been diagnosed with. Ignoring
these feelings though could lead to additional problems down the road.
Just because you have anxiety or experience mood changes does not mean you have a
mental health disorder. As we know that mood swings happen and can be influenced by many
things like a long line at the post office or someone cutting you off in traffic. However, there
is a linkage between mental health and chronic health disorders. According to The National
Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 26.2% of Americans suffer from mental disorders
and 68% of adults with mental disorders also have chronic medical conditions. Mental
disorders and chronic medical conditions can go hand in hand. Please, do not feel ashamed if
you are having any mental condition symptoms, as the number above illustrates, you are not
alone.
Even though patients with kidney disease are at an increased risk for mental health
issues, the numbers that are reported are likely still low due to under reporting and missed
diagnoses. Out of the 26% of Americans who suffer mental disorders, an estimated additional
8 million are still walking around undiagnosed. This could be due to many factors, but the
negative view of mental health disorders at least plays a role in this.
Since mental health and chronic diseases are closely related, it is important to note
that having a chronic disease can increase symptoms of mental disorders and can also lead to
the development of another chronic disease. Positively, most mental health conditions are
highly treatable and treatments can range from just talking to others in a support group to
receiving medications and other professional services.

23) (SBMPTN/2018/535/87)
The author's attitude regarding mental health in the passage is …
A. Pessimistic
B. Assertive
C. Empathetic
D. Responsive
E. Indifferent
PEMBAHASAN:
Pilihan yang paling tepat mengenai teks tersebut adalah C.
Jawaban: C (Nikma Maula Syada)

24) (SBMPTN/2018/535/88)
What topic does the paragraph following the passage mostly likely discuss?
A. Professional treatment options
B. Mental health and chronic diseases
C. Various methods for treating mental disorders
D. General symptoms of mental disorders
E. Research results about mental disorders
PEMBAHASAN:
Topik yang tepat pada teks tersebut adalah Mental Health and chronic diseases.
Jawaban: B (Nikma Maula Syada)

25) (SBMPTN/2018/535/89)
What is the best summary of the passage?
A. The number of patients suffering from kidney disease is unknown. This is an example of
the result of negative attitude toward mental disorder.
B. Having a chronic disease increases the possibility of the patients to get mental disorder.
Even a slight disturbance to their daily activities can trigger their mood swings.
C. Anxiety or mood changes are not the main symptoms of mental disorder. Statistics have
shown many Americans suffer mental disorder. This needs Immediate action.
D. The feelings of anxiety, disbelief, or denial are the result of suffering chronic diseases.
Patients experience changes of mood. Studies have been conducted related to this symptom.
E. There is a close relation between mental health and chronic diseases. Some patients
suffering from both are left undiagnosed despite a range of effective treatments and services.
PEMBAHASAN :
25. Summary yang paling tepat untuk teks tersebut
Jawaban: E. (Syafiga)

26) (SBMPTN/2018/535/90)
It can be hypothesized from the passage that....
A. the more anxious we are, the more likely we will suffer from mental disorders
B. the more health problems we deal with, the more medical treatments we need
C. the more information on mental health we get, the more aware we will be
D. the more physical exercises we do, the less medicine we will consume
E. the more health disorders we have, the more difficult we control our feelings
PEMBAHASAN:
Jawaban: A. (Syafiga)
 There are two crucial points on the topic of education and training of future education
al psychologists. They are: the space and context of the school/educational psychologist's perf
ormance; and the psychology undergraduate course curriculum. On the first point, it is unders
tood and defended that there is a big difference between being an educational psychologist on
the staff of a school, and acting as a school psychologist in a private office outside the institut
ion. Even though the profession is defined by education (degree) and the purpose of the work
(responding to school's demands), it is understood that the local/position in the which the prof
essional stands makes a big difference in the role of its actions. Consequently, different eleme
nts are required in the process of the individual's education/training, such as: knowledge abou
t educational policies, organization and laws; training to deal with institution dynamic and co
ntinued education, etc.
On the second point, it is defended that the school environment and the whole structur
e that delimits this space should be considered when choosing disciplines and the method of k
nowledge construction for undergraduate

27. (SBMPTN/2018/536/76)
The passage is mainly concerned with.....
A. educational policies for psychologists
B. psychological elements in education
C. the work of educational psychologists
D. Important points of education and training
E. educational psychologists' education and training
PEMBAHASAN :
Lihat kalimat 1 paragraf 1.
Jawaban: D (Naura)

28. (SBMPTN/2018/536/77)
Based on the text, the word 'consequently in line 6 means....
A. in return
B. In addition
C. as a result
D. despite this fact
E. as a matter of fact
PEMBAHASAN :
Pilihan jawaban yang paling tepat yaitu as matter of fact
Jawaban: E (Naura)
Pilihan jawaban yang paling tepat yaitu as matter of fact

29) (SBMPTN/2018/536/78)
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A. It is important for an educational psychologist to have insight from other fields of studies
B. The responsibilities of educational psychologists who have school related jobs are the sam
e
C. Varied school demands require different elements in the education and training of future ps
ychologists
D. The place where an educational psychologist works defines the teaching method adopted i
n the undergraduate curricula
E. Different subjects should be taken by students who want to be a psychologist on the staff o
f a school and a school psychologist
PEMBAHASAN :
Pilihan jawaban B tidak ada dalam teks.
Jawaban: B (Mayfina)

The integration of technology and media can enhance early childhood practice.
Successful integration of technology and media into early childhood programs involves the
use of resources such as computers and the Internet in daily classroom practices. True
integration occurs when the use of technology and media becomes routine and transparent
when the focus of a child or educator is on the activity or exploration itself and not on the
technology or media being used. Technology integration has been successful when the use of
technology and media supports the goals of educators and programs for children provides
children with digital tools for learning and communicating and helps improve child
outcomes.
As the lives of children, parents, families, and educators are infused with technology
and media, early childhood classrooms can benefit from the possibilities of extending
children's learning through judicious use of these tools. As part of the overall classroom plan,
technology and interactive media should be used in ways that support existing dassroom
developmental and educational goals rather than in ways that distort or replace them. For
example, drawing on a touch screen can add to children's graphic representational
experiences: manipulating colorful acerate shapes on a light table allows children to explore
color and shape.
 By focusing on technology and interactive media as tools-not as ends in and of
themselves-teachers can avoid the passive and potentially harmful use of non-interactive,
linear screen media that is inappropriate in early childhood settings. Intentionality is a key to
developmentally appropriate use.
Exciting new resources in today's technology-rich world represent the next frontier in
digital learning for our youngest citizens, leaving it to talented educators and caring adults to
determine how best to leverage each new technology as an opportunity for children's learning
in ways that are developmentally appropriate.

30) (SBMPTN/2018/536/79)
How does the first sentence relate to the other sentences in paragraph 1?
A. The other sentences in paragraph 1 explain further the kinds of integration of technology
and media that can be or benefits to young learners.
B. The other sentences in paragraph 1 explain the impact of the integration of technology and
media in early education explained in the first sentence.
C. The other sentences in paragraph 1 are examples of the use of technology in education.
D. The first sentence contains information that is contrary to the information in the other
sentences.
E. The other sentences vaguely support part of the statement in the first sentence.
PEMBAHASAN :
Pilihan jawaban yang paling tepat adalah A.
Jawaban : A (Nabila)

31) (SBMPTN/2018/536/80)
The author would apparently agree that ....
A. successful integration of technology and media is determined by the quality of the
computers and the connection of the Internet.
B. the integration of technology and media occurs when the teacher focuses only on the
technology itself.
C. the successful integration of technology and media in early childhood education really
depends on good educators.
D. educators should be selective in choosing educational goals to be integrated with the use
of technology and media.
E. both passive and interactive uses of technology and media areneeded as a key to successful
learning in early childhood settings.
PEMBAHASAN :
Lihat paragraph 1
Jawaban: D (Nabila)

32) (SBMPTN/2018/535/81)
The author holds an assumption that....
A. The interactive media as a learning tool should be used to replace the existing classroom
practice
B. The successful integration of new technology in education requires helpful and good
teachers
C. The benefits of technology and media in childhood classrooms can be achieved by
decreasing the use of those tools in teaching and learning
D. Manipulating the colorful shapes to explore color and shapes using technology is the best
way to develop interactive learning
E. The use of paints, markers, crayons and other graphic art materials should be replaced by
the Integration of technology and media
PEMBAHASAN :
Lihat paragraph 2
Jawaban: D (Devina)

33) (SBMPTN/2018/535/82)
Which paragraph(s) explain(s) the Importance of using technology and media wisely so that
it can support existing classroom practice?
A. 1
B. 2 and 3
C. 2 and 4
D. 3 and 4
E. 4
PEMBAHASAN :
'The importance of using technology and media wisely so that it can support existing
classroom practice' terdapat pada paragraph 2 dan 3
Jawaban: B (Devina)

34.Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent
that it may have an adverse effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or
increased health problems. Body mass index (BMI), a measurement which compares
weight and height, defines people as overweight (pre-obese) when their BMI is between
25 kg/m² and 30 kg/m³, and obese when it is greater than 30 kg/m².

Obesity increases the likelihood of various diseases, particularly heart disease, type 2
diabetes, breathing difficulties during sleep, certain types of cancer, and osteoarthritis.
Obesity is most commonly caused by a combination of excessive dietary calories, lack of
physical activity, and genetic susceptibility although a few cases are caused primarily by
genes, endocrine disorders, medications or psychiatric illness. Evidence to support the
view that some obese people eat little yet gain weight due to a slow metabolism is
limited. On average obese people have a greater energy expenditure than their thin
counterparts due to the energy required to maintain an increased body

mass. The primary treatment for obesity is dieting and physical exercise. To supplement
this, or in case of fallure, anti-obesity drugs may be taken to reduce appetite or inhibit
fat absorption. In severe cases, surgery is performed or an Intragastric balloon is placed
to reduce stomach volume and/or bowel length, leading to earlier satiation and reduced
ability to absorb nutrients from food.

Obesity is a leading preventable cause of death worldwide, with increasing prevalence in

adults and children, and authorities view it as one of the most serious public health
problems of the 21st century. Obesity is stigmatized in much of the modern world
(particularly in the Western world), though it was widely perceived as a symbol of
wealth and fertility at other times in history, and still is in some parts of the world.

34.(SBMPTN/2018/535/87)
The author's attitude regarding obesity in the passage is....
A. Pessimistic
B. Assertive
C. Objective
D. Concerned
E. Reactive
Pembahasan:
Pilihan jawaban yang paling tepat adalah D.
Jawaban: D (Keysi)

35. (SBMPTN/2018/535/88)
What topic does the paragraph following the passage above most likely discuss?
A. How obese people are treated
B. How obesity is perceived in general
C. How obesity is successfully reduced
D. How people are made aware of obesity
E. How the causes of obesity are minimized

Pembahasan:
Topik yang paling tepat untuk teks selanjutnya yaitu 'how people are made aware of obesity'.
Jawaban: D (Keysi)

36) (SBMPTN/2018/535/89)
What is the best summary of the passage?
A. Obesity that is the main preventable cause of death can cause various diseases. Dieting
and physical exercise can prevent obesity.
B. Obese people tend to have health problems. The problems are considered as the 21st
century problems
C. Obesity leads to a shorter life because of the increased health problems. Therefore, people
are advised to have a surgery.
D. Obesity is widely considered as a symbol of wealth. Therefore, many people who are
obese tend to be reluctant to do a diet.
E. Obese people eat little but easily gain weight. To reduce their weight, they actually do a lot
of physical exercise.
Jawaban: A (Lubna)

37) (SBMPTN/2018/535/90)
It can be hypothesized from the passage that......
A. The more varied food we eat, the more health risks we will suffer from
B. The more energy we have, the more food we consume
C. The wealthier we are, the more likely we will be obese
D. The more diseases due to obesity we suffer from, the more treatments we need
E. The less physical exercise we do, the more likely we will be obese
PEMBAHASAN
Lihat paragraph 2.
Jawaban: E (Lubna)

The word gambut (peat) is taken from the name of a village, Desa Gambut (now
Gambut sub-district), which is located about 10 km east of Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan. It
is at this place that for the first time, rice has been successfully cultivated in peat solled rice
fields. In the soil taxonomy system, peat soils are grouped into a separate soll order called
histosols, which means that the land is predominantly composed of organic soil materials in
the form of the remains of plant tissues. The nature and the characteristics of peat soils can be
determined based on their physical and chemical properties

Gambut has dark brown to blackish colors. Although its basic materials are gray,
brown or reddish, after decomposition, the dark humic compounds will appear. Furthermore,
based on the weight of the contents, peat soil or gambut, which has undergone further
decomposition, has a content weight ranging from 0.2 to 0.3 g/cm³. Due to the low content
weight, peat has a large capacity as water storage, about 2-4 times its dry weight. In fact,
moss peat that has not been decomposed can store up to 12 or 15 even 20 times more water
than its own weight. In addition, peat soil has a large absorption area, which is up to 4 times
greater than montmorillonite clay
Next, peal soil has acidic reaction properties. Decomposition of organic matters will
produce organic acids that accumulate in the body of the soil hence increasing the acidity of
the peat soil. Generally, peat soil shows real resistance to changes in pH when compared to
mineral soils. As a result, peat soil requires more limestone to increase the pH at the same
level of the value of mineral soll. Thus, peat soil requires a higher dose of fertilizers than
mineral soil
Furthermore, based on the nutrients contained in it, peat soil is a type of nutrient-poor
soil. High levels of N and organic matters in peat soils are also accompanied by a high N
nitrification process so that the activity of heterotrophic organisms is not well stimulated and
the organisms active in the nitrification process can carry out their activities. Therefore, the
levels of P (phosphorus) and K (potassium) of peat solls are generally lower than that of the
mineral soils. Also, the plants cultivated on the peat soll are very responsive to the
fertilization using P and K.
38) SBMPTN 2019/UTBK I/LBE 45
The phrase "large capacity as water storage' in paragraph 2 can be replaced by...
(A) Power to withstand heavy water currents
(B) Capacity to keep water flowing stable
(C) High quality and quantity of water
(D) Potential to make large water storage
(E) Ability to deposit a large amount of water
PEMBAHASAN
Frase tersebut berarti 'kapasitas besar sebagai tempat penyimpanan air" maka jawaban yang
paling tepat dengan makna yang sama adalah E.
JAWABAN = E (Aisha Farah Awahita)

39) SBMPTN 2019/UTBK I/LBE/46

What is the main idea of the passage?
(A) Peat soil has good properties as fertilizers.
(B) Peat soil is physically and chemically different.
(C) Peat soil has certain physical and chemical properties.
(D) Peat soil has chemical properties that are quite different from clay.
(E) Peat soil is brown because of its physical and chemical properties
PEMBAHASAN
Ide pokok yang paling tepat untuk teks tersebut adalah C
JAWABAN = C (Aisha Farah Awahita)

40. The purpose of the writer in writing the sentence Therefore, the levels of P (phosphorus)
and K (potassium) of peat soils are generally lower than that of the mineral soils. Also, the
plants cultivated on the peat soil are
very responsive to the fertilization using P and K'in paragraph 4 is to...
A. Identify mineral soil to be given fertilizers P and K
B. Support the increased production of fertilizers P and K
C. Confirm that the best type of fertilizers for peat soil is P and K D. Exemplify the method
of administering P and K fertilizers on peat soil
E. Explain that P and K fertilizers are produced only for plants on peat soil
PEMBAHASAN :
Pilihan jawaban yang paling tepat adalah 'memastikan pupuk terbaik untuk tanah gambut
adalah P dan K".
Jawaban: C (ranin)

41. What most likely motivates the writer to write the passage?
A. Growing plants on peat soil is considered ineffective to provide maximum yields.
B. People think peal soil can only be found on the banks of rivers or seas.
C. People's knowledge about planting crops on peat soil is still limited.
D. The society needs information about peat soils as agricultural lands.
E. Not many people know the acidity of peat soil in nature.
Penjelasan:
Masyarakat butuh informasi tentang tanah gambut agar bisa digunakan sebagai lahan.
Pertanian
Jawaban: D ( Ranin)

The use of modem chemical drugs and herbal medicines, including herbs,
simultaneously to treat certain diseases must be exercised carefully. Random combined use
can lead to health worsening. Clinical trials showed the use of simvastatin as anti-cholesterol
drugs or a mixture of guava leaves, Javanese turmeric (temulawak) roots, and Dutch teak
leaves as traditional medicine gave good results if they are used separately. But, if combined,
the results are harmful. Similar harms happen in the combined use of metformin and black tea
to treat diabetes. If both are used individually, they can reduce blood sugar levels in large
quantities. However, if combined, the decrease in blood sugar content is actually very small.
As for herbal medicines, besides being absorbed more slowly by the body, sometimes
they are binding substances from chemical drugs. As a result, the effect of chemical drug is
not optimal. Ginseng should not be combined with heart drugs because it will worsen the
heart condition. In addition, garlic, which is also an anticoagulant herbal medicine, should not
be combined with chemical drugs such as acetasol or clopidopril because It will cause
bleeding.
Indonesians know and realize the benefits of medicinal plants for a long time.
However, the traditional Indonesian medicine industry has not developed. Currently there are
6 phytopharmacologically based medicines and 31 standardized herbal medicines. The herbs
in Indonesia are thousands in number. Jamu is the lowest level in the grouping of the
Indonesian traditional medicines, followed by standardized herbal medicines and
phytopharmacologically based medicines as the highest level. To improve the status of herbal
medicines to standardized herbal medicines, there must be a non-clinical test. To be
phytopharmacologically based medicines, clinical trials and non-clinical trials must be
carried out on these medicines. Because of this, many herbal producers are reluctant to
improve the status or their products because even without such complicated procedures, the
herbal has already sold well. Manufacturers will only increase the status of their products to
standardized herbal medicines or phytopharmacologically based medicines to ensure the
safety of their products to consumers and export interests.

42) SBMPTN 2019/UTBK I/LBE/49

The writer emphasizes the importance of sparating the consumption of chemical medicines
from that of the herbal medicines in paragraph (s)....
A. 1
B.2
C.3
D. 1 and 2
E. 2 and 3

PEMBAHASAN :
Memisahkan konsumsi herbal dan obat kimia dijelaskan pada paragraf 1 dan 2.
Jawaban: D (Gozi)

43) SBMPTN 2019/UTBK I/LBE/50

Based on the passage, health risks of combining chemical drugs and herbs arc observed in the
incidents as follows, EXCEPT
A. ineffective reduction of blood sugar in the use of metformin and black tea simultaneously
B. increase in blood sugar in the use of garlic and chemical drugs in the category of acetasol
C. worsening heart conditions in the consumption of ginseng that combines with other
chemical drugs
D. the onset of bleeding in the consumption of garlic together with chemical drugs
categorized as acetasol or clopidopril
E. cholesterol treatment in the simultaneous use of simvastatin anticholesterol drugs and a
mixture of guava leaves, Javanese turmeric (temulawak) roots, and Dutch teak leaves
PEMBAHASAN :
Jelas, lihat paragraf 2 kalimat 4.
Jawaban : B (gozi)
44) SBMPTN 2019/UTBK I/LBE/51
Which is the most appropriate and general conclusion of the passage?
A. Indonesia has already standardized herbal medicines pharmacologically.
B. Consuming herbs and chemical drugs together bas the potential to improve one's health.
C. Use of herbal and chemical drugs in combination must be strictly based on the
prescription.
D. The process of standardizing herbal medicines is complicated and costly and it takes a
long time.
E. Herbal medicines that bind substances to chemical drugs are the cause of the reduced
effect of chemical drugs.
PEMBAHASAN :
Jelas, konklusi yang paling sesuai dengan teks tersebut adalah D.
Jawaban : D (denisha)

45) SBMPTN 2019/UTBK I/LBE/52

Who needs to read the passage?
A. Patients
B. Doctors
C. Nurses
D. Pharmacists
E. Researchers
PEMBAHASAN :
Yang perlu membaca teks tersebut adalah para pasien agar bisa diaplikasikan sehingga
pengobatan yang dilakukan menjadi efektif.
Jawaban : A (denisha)

Dogs are one of the smartest animals and are often called 'man's best friend'. As well
as being a pet, many trained dogs also become professionals to help police, airport officials,
and people with special needs. It is this special ability that has always been an attraction for
experts to research dogs more scientifically and deeply. As reported in TIME, one of the
experts who was interested in it was neuroscientist Gregory Berns from Emory University in
Atlanta, United States. Not just studying their behavior. Berns specifically trained dogs to sit
quietly Inside Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) so that the way their brain worked could
be scanned and seen. Without being anesthesized or put to sleep, the fully awake dog was told
to sit while the MRI scanner was checking their brain. For the scanning purpose, large
hardware was needed so that the software could function optimally. The result of the scanning
indicated that the size of the brain is the determining factor. The dog's brain size is relatively
large. Human brain is considered very big, reaching a proportion of 1:50 of the average total
body weight. The size of the dog's brain turned out to be 1:125 of the dog's total body weight.
It is the ratio found in almost all types of puppies. In comparison with other animals, the size
of a horse's brain is only 1:600 and the size of a lion's brain is slightly better al 1:550 of the
total body weight. So, among other animals, the size of a dog's brain is indeed quite large and
can accommodate more cognitive and affective development.
Dogs are very sensitive to tones. From changes in tone, dogs can learn and distinguish
human words. Berns's research aimed to find out how dogs learn human language: when dogs
hear a word, is it just an auditory stimulation or does it have more meanings? He spent a year
observing the brain activities of the dogs when they heard familiar words or unclear chatter.
From the tone, dogs can learn to distinguish human words, As with human babies, puppies
respond more to humans' high-pitched speech than low-pitched one. Researchers in New
York and France also found that high notes really helped puppies learn words. But as adults.
dogs no longer choose high octaves as they did when they were young.

46. SBMPTN 2019/GEL.2/LBE/45

The word 'professionals' in paragraph 1 is replaceable by....
A. Animals with special ability
B. Deftly skilled animals
C. Excellent animal
D. Smart animals
E. Trained animals
PEMBAHASAN:
Professional ahli, jadi pilihan jawaban yang paling tepat adalah deftly skilled animals
Jawaban: B (Kafka)

47. SBMPTN 2019/GEL.2/LBE/46

What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The comparison between a dog's brain size and its weight determines its capacity and
cognitive abilities.
B. A dog's brain size and its cognitive abilities are determined by the total body weight
C. The size of a dog's brain determines its weight and cognitive potential.
D. The larger the size of dog's brain, the faster its cognitive and affective development are.
E. The ratio between a dog's brain size and its weight is determined by its cognitive and
affective development.
PEMBAHASAN:
Lihat paragraf 2 kalimat terakhir (So, among other animals...)
Jawaban: D (Kafka)

48) SBMPTN 2019/GEL.2/LBE/47

What the writer wants to communicate through the sentence "As with human babies, puppies
respond more to humans' high-pitched speech than low-pitched one. In paragraph 3 is to...
A. Refute Berns's research findings
B. Generalize bems's research findings
C. Reveal Berns's research findings
D. Discuss research findings of Berns's and others'
E. Verify Berns's research conclusions
PEMBAHASAN:
Kalimat tersebut menyamakan dengan penemuan Bern's.
Jawaban :D (Ahmad B)

49) SBMPTN 2019/GEL.2/LBE/48

writer to write the passage?
A. The genius of dogs has not been widely used by humans.
B. Berns's research findings have not been verified and reviewed.
C. That dogs can respond to changes in tone has not been studied in depth.
D. The ratio between a dog's brain size and its body weight needs systematic research.
E. The factors that classify dogs as one of the smartest animals are not yet widely known.
PEMBAHASAN :
Pilihan jawaban yang paling tepat adalah "The factors that..." karena faktor yang
mempengaruhi kecerdasan anjing belum diketahui secara luas.
jawaban :E (Ahmad B )

Some Indonesians may miss something when their meal does not come up with
chilies or chili chunks. The hottest ones are the most sought after by chili lovers. Not just
spicy, chilies turn out to contain some important nutrients such as energy, carbohydrates,
sugar, fiber, fat, protein, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, iron, magnesium, potassium,
water, and capsaicin. Capsaicin is what makes chill taste spicy and hot. Despite its spicy taste,
chilies turn out to have many health benefits.
The first benefit of chilies is for stomach health. Capsaicin in chilies can nourish the
digestion by increasing the digestive juices in the stomach and fighting bacteria that cause
infection. In addition, chilies also help fight diarrhea caused by bacterial infections.
Chilies can also reduce pain. Applying an ointment or cream containing capsaicin is
thought to help reduce soreness, pain after surgery, migraines, psoriasis, thrush due to
chemotherapy or radiation, joint problems such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis,
nervous system problems such as diabetic neuropathy, sudden and sharp pain in one side of
the face, and nerve pain in the area of the body infected with chickenpox virus. In addition,
capsaicin is also thought to reduce back pain, muscle and soft tissue painin fibromyalgia,
relieve symptoms of prurigo nodularis skin disease, and relieve symptoms of runny noses that
are not associated with allergies or infections. Capsaicin works by first stimulating and then
reducing the intensity of pain in the body. That is why when applying a cream containing
capsaicin, we will feel the pain, but the pain will usually subside after the first use.

The other benefit of chilies is that they are believed to be able to strengthen lung
tissues and help prevent or treat chronic lung diseases where the small air sacs in the lungs
are damaged by smoking. In addition, chilies can also thin the mucus in the lungs so that it
can be easily removed from the lungs.
According to research in China, a long term consumption or capsaicin is thought to
reduce blood pressure levels, In addition, other studies also reveal that capsaicin is thought to
reduce cholesterol and prevent blood clots causing heart disease.

50) SBMPTN 2019/GEL.2/LBE/49

In which paragraph does the writer emphasize the benefits of chilies for the respiratory tract?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5
PEMBAHASAN:
Lihat paragraf 4 yang membahas "lung" atau paru-paru yang termasuk ke dalam sistem
pernafasan.
Jawaban: D (Azizah)
51) SBMPTN 2019/GEL.2/LBE/50
Based on the passage, one way to use chilies to reduce pain is by
A. taking it with other drugs
B. consuming it when the body hurts
C. rubbing it directly on the affected place
D. applying it as a mixture of external drugs
E. making it into a potion to take when falling sick
PEMBAHASAN :
Lihat paragraf 3 kalimat 1.
Jawaban: C (Azizah)

Some Indonesians may miss something when their meal does not come up with
chillies or chili chunks. The hottest ones are the most sought after by chili lovers. Not just
spicy, chilies tum out to contain some important nutrients such as energy, carbohydrates,
sugar, fiber, fat, protein, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, iron, magnesium, potassium,
water, and capsaicin. Capsaicin is what makes chili taste spicy and hot. Despite its spicy taste,
chilies turn out to have many health benefits.
The first benefit of chilies is for stomach health. Capsaicin in chilles can nourish the
digestion by increasing the digestive julces in the stomach and fighting bacteria that cause
infection. In addition, chilies also help fight diarrhea caused by bacterial infections. Chilies
can also reduce pain. Applying an ointment or cream containing capsaicin is thought to help
reduce soreness, pain after surgery, migraines, psoriasis, thrush due to chemotherapy or
radiation, joint problems such as theumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, nervous system
problems such as diabetic neuropathy, sudden and sharp pain in one side of the face, and
nerve pain in the area of the body infected with chickenpox virus. In addition, capsaicin is
also thought to reduce back pain, muscle and soft tissue painin fibromyalgia, relleve
symptoms of prurigo nodularis skin disease, and relieve symptoms of runny noses that are not
associated with allergies or infections. Capsaicin works by first stimulating and then reducing
the intensity of pain in the body. That is why when applying a cream containing capsaicin, we
will feel the pain, but the pain will usually subside after the first use.
The other benefit of chilies is that they are believed to be able to strengthen lung
tissues and help prevent or treat chronic lung diseases where the small air sacs in the lungs
are damaged by smoking. In addition, chilies can also thin the mucus in the lungs so that it
can be easily removed from the lungs.
According to research in China, a long term consumption or capsaicin is thought to
reduce blood pressure levels, In addition, other studies also reveal that capsaicin is thought to
reduce cholesterol and prevent blood clots causing heart disease
52. SBMPTN 2019/GEL.2/LBE/51
Which conclusion is the most appropriate to draw based on the passage?
A. Although chilles have many benefits, its consumption should not be excessive.
B. Chilles can be used as an alternative treatment for various diseases.
C. People who do not like chilies may have more health problems.
D. Treatment using chili must be done wisely.
E. Chill lovers have good quality health.
PEMBAHASAN:
Kalimat yang paling tepat sebagal konklusi yang menggambarkan teks tersebut adalah
"Chilles can be used as an alternative treatment for various disease.
Jawaban : B (Rakha)

53. SBMPTN 2019/GEL.2/LBE/52

Who needs to be convinced by the writer through this passage?
A. Farmers in particular
B. Readers in general
C. Fried food sellers
D. Vegetable sellers
E. Chili lovers
PEMBAHASAN :
Yang perlu diyakinkan adalah pembaca secara umum.
Jawaban : B (Rakha)

The thrift store business has gone big-time. What used to be a local, mom-and-pop
business has been tech-enabled. The technology inclusion allows what were local inventories
of unique items to be available worldwide. The resale business, as it is now known, has
scaled up. All are facilitated by venture capital and private equity. This business type handles
thousands of items and hundreds of millions of dollars of product. The appeal is manifold.
Consumers save money on brands they love and help the environment by giving old products
new life. Consumers can tum their old stuff into money to buy replacement or other products.
The impact goes well beyond resale and has potential to further chip away at the performance
of department stores and off-price retailers like Burlington Coat, TJX
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The underlined word 'appeal In the passage
means....
A. Bargaining
B. Attractiveness
C. Request
D. Preparedness
E. Reasoning
PEMBAHASAN:
Dalam paragraf di atas appeal memiliki makna sesuatu yang menarik. Kata yang memiliki
makna yang mirip adalah, Bargaining: tawar menawar Attractiveness daya tarik Request
Preparedness : permintaan, permohonan : keslapan Reasoning: pertimbanga, Jawaban yang
tepat adalah B (attractiveness)
Jawaban: B

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The underlined word 'can' in the passage means...
A. Possibility
B. Request
C. Recomendation
D. Ability
E. Certainty
PEMBAHASAN:
Dalam paragraf di atas, can memiliki makna "kemungkinan yang dapat dilakukan". Kata
yang memiliki makna yang mirip dengan can adalah,
Possibility: kemungkinan
Request : permintaan
Recommendation : rekomendasi, saran
Ability : kemampuan (lebih ke keterampilan-skill bakat)
Certainty : kepastian
Jawaban : A (Rayhan)
56. The thrift store business has gone big-time. What used to be a local, mom-and-pop
business has been tech-enabled. The technology inclusion allows what were local inventories
of unique items to be available worldwide. The resale business, as it is now known, has
scaled up. All are facilitated by venture capital and private equity. This business type handles
thousands of items and hundreds of millions of dollars of product. The appeal is manifold.
Consumers save money on brands they love and help the environment by giving old products
new life. Consumers can turn their old stuff into money to buy replacement or other products.
The impact goes well beyond resale and has potential to further chip away at the performance
of department stores and off-price retailers like Burlington Coat, TJX.
... plays an important role in the rise and success of resale business.
A. Consumption
B. Environment
C. Application
D. Technology
E. Performance

PEMBAHASAN :
plays an important role in the rise and success of resale business. (terjemahan) memainkan
sebuah peran bisnis penjualan barang bekas. penting dalam kebangkitan dan kesuksesan
bisnis penjualan barang bekas Kata yang tepat untuk melengkapi kalimat di atas ditunjukkan
di kalimat 3 dan 4,"The technology inclusion allows what were local worldwide. The resale
business, as it is now inventories of unique items to be available known, has scaled up."
(terjemahan)
"Penyertaan teknologi memungkinkan inventaris barang-barang unik lokal tersedia di seluruh
dunia. Bisnis penjualan kembali (resale), seperti yang sekarang telah meningkat"
Jawaban: D (Adiba)

57. I ask every student 1 interview for admission to my institution, Pitzer College, the same
question, "What do you look forward to the most in college?". 11 was stunned and delighted
recently when a student sat across from meat a Starbucks In New York City and replied, "I
look forward to the possibility of failure". Of course, this is not how most student respond to
the question when sitting before the person who makes decisions about their academic
futures. However, this young man took a risk. They do silly things, mess up, fall down, and
lack confidence.
"My parents have never let me fail," he said. "When I want to take a chance at something,
they remind me it's not a safe route to take. Taking a more rigorous course or trying an
activity I may not succeed in, they tell me, will ruin my chances at college admission.
I wish I could tell you this is an uncommon story, but kids all over the world admit they are
under tremendous pressure to be perfect. When I was traveling in China last fall and asked a
student what she did for fun, he replied: "I thought I wasn't supposed to tell you that? I
wouldn't want you to think I am not serious about my work!"
Student are usually in hock when I chuckle and tell them I never expect perfection. In fact, I
prefer they not project it in their college applications. Of course, this goes against everything
they've been told and makes young people uncomfortable. "How could a dean of admission at
one of America's most selective institutions not want the best and the brightest? The reality is,
perfection does not exist, and we do not expect to see it in a college application. *In fact,
admission officers tend to be skeptical of students who present themselves as Individuals
without flaws.
These days, finding imperfections in a college application is like looking for a needle in a
haystack. Students try their best to hide factor they perceive to be negative and only tell us
things they believe we Will find impressive*

Which sentence is NOT relevant in paragraph

A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. Sentence 4
E. Sentence 5
PEMBAHASAN :
Kalimat 5, tidak releven di dalam paragraf 1 karena kalimat 5 secara makna tidak berkaitan
dengan kalimat 4 sebelumnya. dan kalimat-kalimat Disamping itu kata gantinya tidak cocok
antara kalimat 4 dan 5. Kalimat 4 ... this young man took a risk... Kalimat menggunakan kata
this untuk menunjukkan noun tunggal (man). Namun kalimat 5 menggunakan kata they, yang
menunjukkan noun jamak/ plural.
Jawaban: E (Adiba)

58. Which paragraph illustrates that college admission accept imperfectness?

A. Paragraph 1
B. Paragraph 2
C. Paragraph 3
D. Paragraph 4
E. Paragraph 5
PEMBAHASAN:
paragraf yang mengilustrasikan bahwa penerimaan kampus menerima ketidaksempurnaan
adalah paragraf 4 (kalimat 5 dan 6) "the reality is perfection does not exists, and we do fact,
admissiom officers tend to be skeptical of students who present themselves as individuals
whitout flaws". kenyataannya adalah, kesempurnaan itu tidak ada, dan kami berharap
melihatmya di dalam formulir pendaftaran perguruan tinggi. Bahkan petugas penerimaan
cenderung skeptis terhadap siswa yang menampilkan diri sebagai individu tanpa cacat.
jawaban yang tepat adalah D (paragraf 4)
jawaban : D (Nahia)

59. How are ideas in sentences 1 and 2 in paragraph 4 related?

A. Sentence 1 indicates the students are fine to be imperfect, and sentence 2 provides the
reason.
B. Sentence 1 explains that the student should show perfection, and sentence 2 agrees with it
C. Sentence I states that the students are allowed to be imperfect, and sentence 2 confirms it.
D. Sentence I argues what students should do, D and sentence 2 counters the argument.
E. Sentence 2 shows that the students are surprised with what is stated in sentence I.
PEMBAHASAN :
Student are usually in hock when I chuckle and tell them I never expect perfection. In fact, I
prefer they not project it in their college applications
(Terjemahan) Pelajar biasanya tergadai/ terkejut ketika saya tertawa kecil dan memberi tahu
mereka bahwa aku tidak pernah mengharapkan kesempurnaan. Sebenarnya, saya lebih suka
mereka tidak memproyeksikannya dalam aplikasi kuliah mereka.
Kalimat 1 menunjukkan bahwa para siswa boleh tidak sempurna dan kalimat 2 menguatkan
pernyataan kalimat 1 (mengonfirmasinya).
jawaban yang tepat adalah C
jawaban : C (Nahia)

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The paragraph preceding the passage most likely concerns
A. a severe lung disease triggered by vaping that nearly caused the death or a young patient
B. statistics on diseases that inflict young people who are smoking e-cigarettes
C. pediatric respiratory medicine and its role in keeping young people healthy
D. a national campaign to ban vaping and e-cigarettes among students
E. the growing popularity of vaping and e-cigarettes
PEMBAHASAN:
Clue jawaban terdapat di paragraf pertama, kalimat 1 dan 2. "A doctor in pediatric respiratory
medicine reported that with the rising popularity of vaping, the hospitals are treating many
life-threatening cases. The doctor is concerned that e-cigarettes are advertised in the UK,
given the severe reaction they can cause in children and a lack of scientific studies on their
safety. (terjemahan) Seorang dokter di pengobatan pernafasan anak melaporkan bahwa
dengan naiknya popularitas vaping, rumah sakit mengobati banyak kasus yang mengancam
jiwa. Dokter tersebut prihatin bahwa rokok elektronik diiklankan di Inggris, mengingat reaksi
parah yang dapat terjadi pada anak-anak dan kurangnya studi ilmiah tentang keselamatan
mereka. Topik yang mendahului text diatas seharusnya lebih bersifat general namun masih
berkaitan. Dari Jawaban yang tersedia jawaban B yang tepat sebab informasi pendahuluan
bersifat general dan menunjukkan besaran masalah. Jawaban yang tepat adalah B
Jawaban : B (putri)

RAYHAANAH MAYSARAH SASONO

SOAL :
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What is the author's attitude toward the topic of the passage?
A. Anxious
B. Neutral
C. Ambiguous
D. Doubtful
E. Concerned
PEMBAHASAN :
Clue Jawaban ditunjukkan di paragraph terakhir dimana penulis menekankan tentang
pendapat seorang peneliti, ketidakamanan penggunaan vape untuk paru-paru dan orang muda
menunjukkan bahwa penulis 'concern' "A researcher studying the effects of vaping said the
findings show that vaping is not safe, especially for the lungs or young people. He believes
that it is dangerous to announce that e-cigarettes are much safer than tobacco. In conclusion,
the best advice that can be given is: "If you smoke, switch to vaping: if you don't smoke,
don't vape."
(Terjemahan) "Seorang peneliti yang mempelajari efek vaping mengatakan temuan tersebut
menunjukkan bahwa vaping tidak aman, terutama untuk paru-paru atau orang muda. Dia
percaya bahwa itu berbahaya bila mengumumkan rokok elektronik jauh lebih aman daripada
tembakau. Sebagai kesimpulan, saran terbaik yang dapat diberikan adalah: "jika Anda
merokok, beralihlah ke vaping: jika Anda tidak merokok, jangan menggunakan vape."
Jawaban : E (Rey)

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Which of the following is the best summary of the passage?
A. Vaping is being aggressively advertised as an effective means to help smokers stop this
habit. As a result, both smokers and non-smoker are turning to e-cigarettes. This might reduce
the number of deaths caused by smoking.

B. Severe lung diseases caused by vaping have caused a lot of concern among health
authorities in the UK. This is mainly caused by the successful marketing strategies of e
cigarettes who are targeting the most vulnerable sector, the youth.
C. A heated argument is going on about the benefits and safety of vaping. The parties against
vaping say that there is no scientific evidence that it is safe. However, opposing parties claim
that vaping is 95 percent safer than smoking which causes the deaths of hundreds of people
daily.
D. It is argued that vaping is much safer than smoking and can be used as a method to stop
smoking. Nevertheless, arguments are being raised about its safety. There is evidence that It
can cause severe reactions, particularly in teenagers. Therefore, people who are non-smokers
are advised to avoid vaping.
E. Although vaping has already caused some deaths among young people, nothing has been
done to prohibit the marketing of e-cigarettes. This is because health authorities believe that it
is still better to vape than to smoke regular tobacco cigarettes. The latter takes the live of
approximately 200 people a day.
PEMBAHASAN
(A) Vaping sedang diiklankan secara agresif sebagai cara yang efektif untuk membantu
perokok menghentikan kebiasaan ini. Akibatnya, baik perokok maupun non-perokok beralih
ke e-rokok. Ini mungkin mengurangi jumlah kematian yang disebabkan oleh merokok. (tidak
ada kalimat yang menyatakan bahwa vaping dapat mengurangi jumlah kematian)
(B) Penyakit paru-paru parah yang disebabkan oleh vaping telah menyebabkan banyak
kehawatiran di kalangan otoritas kesehatan di Inggris. Hal ini terutama disebabkan oleh
strategi pemasaran rokok elektronik yang sukses yang menargetkan sektor paling rentan,
kaum muda. (tidak terdapat kalimat yang menyatakan bahwa pemasaran rokok eletronik
sukses)
(C) Argumen panas sedang berlangsung tentang manfaat dan keamanan vaping. Pihak-pihak
yang menentang vaping mengatakan bahwa tidak ada bukti ilmiah bahwa itu aman. Namun,
pihak yang berseberangan mengklaim bahwa vaping adalah 95 persen lebih aman daripada
merokok yang menyebabkan kematian ratusan orang setiap hari. (bukan tidak ada bukti,
namun kurang bukti. Tidak ada dan kurang adalah dua hal yang berbeda)
(D) Dikatakan bahwa vaping jauh lebih aman daripada merokok dan dapat digunakan sebagai
metode untuk berhenti merokok. Namun demikian, banyak argumen yang bermunculan
tentang keamanannya. Ada bukti bahwa vaping dapat menyebabkan reaksi parah, terutama
pada remaja. Karena itu, orang yang tidak merokok disarankan untuk menghindari vaping.
(E) Meskipun vaping telah menyebabkan beberapa kematian di kalangan anak muda, tidak
ada yang dilakukan untuk melarang pemasaran rokok elektronik. Ini karena otoritas
kesehatan meyakini bahwa masih lebih baik melakukan vape daripada merokok secara
teratur. Yang terakhir ini memakan waktu sekitar 200 orang sehari.
(Informasi ini kurang benar sebab kematian mencapai 220 orang/hari) Jawaban yang tepat
adalah D

Jawaban : D (Rey)

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From the passage it can be concluded that the more
A. people start e-smoking, the less possible it is on for them to completely stop smoking
B.e-cigarettes are marketed, the more people will be buying tobacco based cigarettes
C.e-cigarettes are advertised in the UK, the more young people will be attracted to start
vaping
D. people know about the risks of vaping. the less important it is to do research on its effects
on its users
E. research is done on the effects or vaping in the UK, the more evidence will be gained
about the dangers of smoking
PEMBAHASAN:
Dari bagian tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa
(A) orang mulai merokok elektronik, semakin tidak mungkin bagi mereka untuk benar-benar
berhenti merokok
(B) rokok elektronik dipasarkan, semakin banyak orang muda akan membeli rokok berbasis
tembakau
C) rokok elektronik diiklankan di Inggris, semakin banyak orang muda akan tertarik untuk
mulai vaping
(D) orang tahu tentang risiko vaping. yang kurang penting adalah melakukan penelitian
tentang pengaruhnya terhadap penggunanya
(E) penelitian dilakukan pada efek atau vaping di Inggris, semakin banyak bukti akan
diperoleh tentang bahaya merokok
Clue jawaban terdapat di paragraf 4 kalimat ke-3,
"It also raises concerns about vaping being aggressively marketed at young people"
(Terjemahan) ini juga menimbulkan keresahan bahwa vaping yang dipromosikan secara
agresif pada anak muda.
Logikanya, semakin agresif diiklankan semakin banyak anak muda yang vaping.
Jawaban yang tepat adalah C
Jawaban : C (putri)

The song alive as night draws in. Beneath the blanket, between the fold of cradling
arms, in rooms across the world, a hidden chorus of caregivers fills the night with song to an
audience of children. They're singing lullabies. Across cultures, lullabies echo the histories of
those who sing them.
There is a growing body of research about how lullabies help soothe both caregiver
and child. Laura Cirelli, professor of developmental psychology at the University of Toronto,
studies the science of maternal song. She found that when mothers sang lullabies, stress
levels dropped not just for the baby but for mothers as well. In her most recent work, she
found that familiar songs soothed babies the most--more than speaking or hearing unfamiliar
songs. However, lullabies tend to have collections of features across cultures. The Harvard
University's Music Lab project found that people can hear universal traits in music-even
when they are listening to songs from other cultures. The project asked 29,000 participants to
listen to 118 songs and identify whether it was a healing song, a dance song, a love song, or a
lullaby, with the findings statistically showing that people are most consisten in identifying
lullabies.

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According to the passage, singing lullabies can.........the stress level of both mothers and
children.
A. Remove
B. Recover
C. Replace
D. Reduce
E. Realease
PEMBAHASAN :
Jawaban terdapat pada paragraf 2 baris ke 3. "She found that when mothers sang lullabis,
stress levels dropped" Kata dropped bermakna 'menurunkan' yang sama artinya dengan
reduce.
Jawaban: D. (icha)

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The word soothed in paraghraf 2 in the passage
is closest in meaning to.....
A. Aided
B. Calmed
C. Cheered
D. Satisfied
E. Entertained
PEMBAHASAN :
Soothed memiliki makna menenangkan, yang sama artinya dengan calmed.
Jawaban: B. (icha)