Mini TO Literasi Bahasa Inggris 97 SNBT 2026 [Soal Asli]

Throughout history m an has changed his physical environment in order to improve his way of life. With the tools of technology he has altered m any physical features of the earth. He has transform ed woodlands and prairies into farm lands and made lakes and reservoirs out of rivers for irrigation purposes or hydroelectric power. Man has also modified the face of the earth by draining marshes and cutting through mountains to build roads and railways.

However, man’s changes to the physical environment have not always had beneficial result. Today pollution of the air and water is an increasing danger to the health of the planet. Each day thousands of tons of gases com e out of the exhausts of motor vehicle; smoke from factories pollutes the air of industrialized areas and the surrounding areas of the countryside. The air in cities is becoming increasingly unhealthy.

The pollution of water is equally harmful. In the sea, pollution from oil is increasing and is killing enormous numbers of algae, fish, and birds. The whole ecological balance of the sea is being changed. The same problem exists in rivers. Industrial wastes have already made rivers lifeless. Conservationists believe that it is now necessary for man to limit the growth of technology in order to survive on earth
1. The writer’s main purpose in writing the text is to _____.

Throughout history m an has changed his physical environment in order to improve his way of life. With the tools of technology he has altered m any physical features of the earth. He has transform ed woodlands and prairies into farm lands and made lakes and reservoirs out of rivers for irrigation purposes or hydroelectric power. Man has also modified the face of the earth by draining marshes and cutting through mountains to build roads and railways.

However, man’s changes to the physical environment have not always had beneficial result. Today pollution of the air and water is an increasing danger to the health of the planet. Each day thousands of tons of gases com e out of the exhausts of motor vehicle; smoke from factories pollutes the air of industrialized areas and the surrounding areas of the countryside. The air in cities is becoming increasingly unhealthy.

The pollution of water is equally harmful. In the sea, pollution from oil is increasing and is killing enormous numbers of algae, fish, and birds. The whole ecological balance of the sea is being changed. The same problem exists in rivers. Industrial wastes have already made rivers lifeless. Conservationists believe that it is now necessary for man to limit the growth of technology in order to survive on earth
2. According to the text air pollution may occur in the following locations except _____.

Throughout history man has changed his physical environment in order to improve his way of life. With the tools of technology he has altered m any physical features of the earth. He has transform ed woodlands and prairies into farm lands and made lakes and reservoirs out of rivers for irrigation purposes or hydroelectric power. Man has also modified the face of the earth by draining marshes and cutting through mountains to build roads and railways.

However, man’s changes to the physical environment have not always had beneficial result. Today pollution of the air and water is an increasing danger to the health of the planet. Each day thousands of tons of gases com e out of the exhausts of motor vehicle; smoke from factories pollutes the air of industrialized areas and the surrounding areas of the countryside. The air in cities is becoming increasingly unhealthy.

The pollution of water is equally harmful. In the sea, pollution from oil is increasing and is killing enormous numbers of algae, fish, and birds. The whole ecological balance of the sea is being changed. The same problem exists in rivers. Industrial wastes have already made rivers lifeless. Conservationists believe that it is now necessary for man to limit the growth of technology in order to survive on earth
3. The first paragraph tells us about the effects of technology on _____.

Throughout history m an has changed his physical environment in order to improve his way of life. With the tools of technology he has altered m any physical features of the earth. He has transform ed woodlands and prairies into farm lands and made lakes and reservoirs out of rivers for irrigation purposes or hydroelectric power. Man has also modified the face of the earth by draining marshes and cutting through mountains to build roads and railways.

However, man’s changes to the physical environment have not always had beneficial result. Today pollution of the air and water is an increasing danger to the health of the planet. Each day thousands of tons of gases com e out of the exhausts of motor vehicle; smoke from factories pollutes the air of industrialized areas and the surrounding areas of the countryside. The air in cities is becoming increasingly unhealthy.

The pollution of water is equally harmful. In the sea, pollution from oil is increasing and is killing enormous numbers of algae, fish, and birds. The whole ecological balance of the sea is being changed. The same problem exists in rivers. I ndustrial wastes have already m ade rivers lifeless. Conservationists believe that it is now necessary for m an to lim it the growth of technology in order to survive on earth
4. According to the text, which of the following is the cause of water pollution?

Throughout history m an has changed his physical environment in order to improve his way of life. With the tools of technology he has altered m any physical features of the earth. He has transform ed woodlands and prairies into farm lands and made lakes and reservoirs out of rivers for irrigation purposes or hydroelectric power. Man has also modified the face of the earth by draining marshes and cutting through mountains to build roads and railways.

However, man’s changes to the physical environment have not always had beneficial result. Today pollution of the air and water is an increasing danger to the health of the planet. Each day thousands of tons of gases com e out of the exhausts of motor vehicle; smoke from factories pollutes the air of industrialized areas and the surrounding areas of the countryside. The air in cities is becoming increasingly unhealthy.

The pollution of water is equally harmful. In the sea, pollution from oil is increasing and is killing enormous numbers of algae, fish, and birds. The whole ecological balance of the sea is being changed. The same problem exists in rivers. I ndustrial wastes have already m ade rivers lifeless. Conservationists believe that it is now necessary for m an to lim it the growth of technology in order to survive on earth
5. We may conclude that the writer is in favour of _____.

Text II
We are already using up our fossil fuel reserves of coal, oil and natural gas. These fuels took millions of years to create. They are our precious capital and can never be replaced. They should be preserved for purposes for which it is difficult to find alternatives. I n future we will need to utilize our energy sources and save our capital. By linking the same energy network which powers the weather and climate, we m ight be able to use the sun, wind, waves, and tides to help satisty our energy needs. These are renewable sources. They serve as new sources and will never run out.
6. The writer’s intention to write the text is to explain about _____.

Text II
We are already using up our fossil fuel reserves of coal, oil and natural gas. These fuels took millions of years to create. They are our precious capital and can never be replaced. They should be preserved for purposes for which it is difficult to find alternatives. I n future we will need to utilize our energy sources and save our capital. By linking the sam e energy network which powers the weather and clim ate, we m ight be able to use the sun, wind, waves, and tides to help satisty our energy needs. These are renewable sources. They serve as new sources and will never run out.
7. The advantage of renewable energy over fossil fuel energy is that renewable energy _____.

Text III
Most Western European countries have a wide variety of political parties. Although having m any choices available to the voting public is a sign of healthy dem ocracy, it can also cause serious political problem s. I t is difficult to educate voters fully about all of the different political philosophies and goals. Moreover, the presence of so m any parties can lead to government instability because the cooperation of several different parties is often needed to form coalition governments.
8. In the above paragraph the writer wants to show the reader that _____.

Text III
Most Western European countries have a wide variety of political parties. Although having m any choices available to the voting public is a sign of healthy dem ocracy, it can also cause serious political problem s. I t is difficult to educate voters fully about all of the different political philosophies and goals. Moreover, the presence of so m any parties can lead to government instability because the cooperation of several different parties is often needed to form coalition governments.
9. What is needed to form a coalition government?

A few years ago a shortage of natural gas drove prices sky high. Likewise gasoline prices rose when dem ands __10__ supplies. A large supply in the oil market drove price back down. The __11__ of supply and demand functioned according to textbook description in the case of oil, but the __12__ is different in the current natural gas market. Natural gas consumers are finding their heating bills m ore of a burden than last year. __13__ a dramatic increase in supplies. There is so much natural gas available that m any suppliers are closing down their plant for lack of a market and it is __14__ that some supliers are even burning off their surplus gas now.
10.

A few years ago a shortage of natural gas drove prices sky high. Likewise gasoline prices rose when dem ands __10__ supplies. A large supply in the oil market drove price back down. The __11__ of supply and demand functioned according to textbook description in the case of oil, but the __12__ is different in the current natural gas market. Natural gas consumers are finding their heating bills m ore of a burden than last year. __13__ a dramatic increase in supplies. There is so much natural gas available that m any suppliers are closing down their plant for lack of a market and it is __14__ that some supliers are even burning off their surplus gas now.
11.

A few years ago a shortage of natural gas drove prices sky high. Likewise gasoline prices rose when dem ands __10__ supplies. A large supply in the oil market drove price back down. The __11__ of supply and demand functioned according to textbook description in the case of oil, but the __12__ is different in the current natural gas market. Natural gas consumers are finding their heating bills m ore of a burden than last year. __13__ a dramatic increase in supplies. There is so much natural gas available that m any suppliers are closing down their plant for lack of a market and it is __14__ that some supliers are even burning off their surplus gas now.
12.

A few years ago a shortage of natural gas drove prices sky high. Likewise gasoline prices rose when dem ands __10__ supplies. A large supply in the oil market drove price back down. The __11__ of supply and demand functioned according to textbook description in the case of oil, but the __12__ is different in the current natural gas market. Natural gas consumers are finding their heating bills m ore of a burden than last year. __13__ a dramatic increase in supplies. There is so much natural gas available that m any suppliers are closing down their plant for lack of a market and it is __14__ that some supliers are even burning off their surplus gas now.
13.

A few years ago a shortage of natural gas drove prices sky high. Likewise gasoline prices rose when dem ands __10__ supplies. A large supply in the oil market drove price back down. The __11__ of supply and demand functioned according to textbook description in the case of oil, but the __12__ is different in the current natural gas market. Natural gas consumers are finding their heating bills m ore of a burden than last year. __13__ a dramatic increase in supplies. There is so much natural gas available that m any suppliers are closing down their plant for lack of a market and it is __14__ that some supliers are even burning off their surplus gas now.
14.

15. Why don’t you ask your sister to come along with us to the movie?
‘I did, but she _____ stay at home.’

16. I didn’t hear the thunder during the storm last night because I _____ soundly.

17. My uncle doesn’t earn much; _____, he can send his children to college.

18. The school master had the students _____ their lessons before the exam.

19. She is trying to lose weight by drinking _____ beverages.

20. My friend Hasan is considering _____ school before finishing it because of financial reasons.

21. ‘When did you realize that you had lost your purse?’ ‘When I _____ money to pay the bus fare.’

22. The number of illiterate people in our country _____ drastically.

23. That vase is such a beautiful antique that people were willing to pay a lot for it at the auction. From the sentence we may conclude that _____.

24. ‘I can’t read this letter. I don’t understand French at all.’
‘I don’t either, but let’s _____. ‘

25. _____ Michael Douglas a good actor is his ability to play the role of different characters so well.

26. The president director agreed that the performance of the company has not been good these past few years. In fact, its organization _____ now for improvements.

27. There were plenty of tickets left for the concert. We _____ have bought them in advance.

28. Having switched off the lights, _____.

29. Students _____ will be awarded scholarships.

30. Thank you for reminding me to send in my application forms. _____.