15 Soal Bahasa Inggris Kelas 10 SMA Topik Report Text vs Descriptive Text, Soal Sering Muncul di SAS

(9.) What kind of information is mainly presented in the text?

A. A personal witness account of a terrifying earthquake disaster.
B. A step-by-step instruction on how to survive a major earthquake.
C. A scientific and factual description of earthquakes as a natural phenomenon.
D. A prediction of when the next earthquake will strike a specific region.
E. An official government report regarding post-disaster budget allocations.

Kunci Jawaban : C. A scientific and factual description of earthquakes as a natural phenomenon.

Pembahasan: Teks tersebut merupakan Report Text tentang fenomena alam (gempa bumi). Informasi yang disajikan bersifat umum, objektif, dan ilmiah tanpa adanya keterlibatan emosi personal penulis.

(10.) Which linguistic feature is heavily utilized in the text to emphasize the objective results of research?

A. Passive voice constructions (e.g., "are caused by", "are used to")
B. First-person personal pronouns (e.g., "I", "We", "My")
C. Evaluative and subjective adjectives to show feelings
D. Past tense verbs to indicate historical occurrences
E. Conditional sentences showing future possibilities

Kunci Jawaban : A. Passive voice constructions (e.g., "are caused by", "are used to")

Pembahasan: Report Text sering menggunakan kalimat pasif (passive voice) untuk memberikan penekanan pada objek atau fenomena yang diteliti secara ilmiah dan objektif, bukan pada pelaku tindakannya.

Read the text carefully to answer questions number 11 and 12!

Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis) are the largest living species of lizard on Earth. They are endemic to the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang. They possess a long, flat head with a rounded snout, scaly skin, bowed legs, and a huge, muscular tail.

(11.) Even though the text mentions specific names of islands like "Komodo" and "Flores", why is this passage still categorized as a Report Text?

A. Because it describes the physical appearance of one specific lizard in a zoo.
B. Because it uses scientific naming to classify the entire species of Komodo dragons.
C. Because it talks about the history of tourism in East Nusa Tenggara.
D. Because the author shares a personal story about visiting Gili Motang.
E. Because it tells a local folklore about the origin of the giant lizard.

Kunci Jawaban : B. Because it uses scientific naming to classify the entire species of Komodo dragons.

Pembahasan: Ini adalah jebakan klasik dalam ujian tingkat SMA. Meskipun menyebutkan nama pulau spesifik (tempat habitat), subjek utamanya adalah "Komodo dragons" (bentuk jamak, spesies secara keseluruhan) dan dilengkapi nama ilmiah (Varanus komodoensis), yang menandakan teks ini adalah Report Text.

(12.) If the author wanted to rewrite the text into a Descriptive Text, which title would be the most appropriate?

A. The Evolutionary History of Reptiles in Southeast Asia
B. Reptiles and Their Natural Habitats
C. Si Juki: My Brother's Pet Komodo Dragon at the Rescue Center
D. How Komodo Dragons Hunt Their Prey in the Wild
E. The Extinction Threat of Prehistoric Creatures

Kunci Jawaban : C. Si Juki: My Brother's Pet Komodo Dragon at the Rescue Center

Pembahasan: Judul pada pilihan C secara jelas merujuk pada satu ekor Komodo spesifik yang diberi nama panggilan "Si Juki" dan berstatus sebagai hewan peliharaan tertentu, yang merupakan ciri khas subjek dari Descriptive Text.

Read the text carefully to answer questions number 13 and 14!

Smartwatches are wearable computers in the form of wristwatches. Modern smartwatches provide a local touchscreen interface for daily use, while an associated smartphone app provides for management and telemetry. They often include sensors such as trackers to monitor heart rates.

(13.) What is the primary purpose of the text above?

A. To persuade the readers to buy the latest model of a smartwatch.
B. To tell a story about how smartwatches were invented in the past.
C. To explain the general functions and nature of smartwatches as a technology category.
D. To describe the specific smartwatch that the author received as a birthday gift.
E. To instruct the readers on how to pair a smartwatch with a smartphone application.

Kunci Jawaban : C. To explain the general functions and nature of smartwatches as a technology category.

Pembahasan: Teks membahas "Smartwatches" (jam tangan pintar) secara umum sebagai sebuah produk teknologi masa kini, bukan jam tangan pintar merek tertentu milik seseorang. Oleh karena itu, ini memenuhi fungsi Report Text.

(14.) Which sentence from the text indicates the use of technical/scientific terms commonly found in Report texts?

A. Smartwatches are wearable computers in the form of wristwatches.
B. Modern smartwatches provide a local touchscreen interface for daily use.
C. ...while an associated smartphone app provides for management and telemetry.
D. They often include sensors such as trackers to monitor heart rates.
E. None of the sentences contain technical vocabulary.

Kunci Jawaban : C. ...while an associated smartphone app provides for management and telemetry.

Pembahasan: Kata seperti "telemetry" dan "interface" merupakan istilah teknis (technical terms) bidang teknologi informasi yang sering digunakan dalam Report Text untuk memperkuat akurasi deskripsi ilmiah.

Read the text carefully to answer question number 15!

Look at my smartphone. It is sleek, rectangular, and has a matte black finish. The screen is a 6.5-inch AMOLED display that shows vibrant colors. I love using it because its camera can take clear pictures even in low light conditions.

(15.) What distinguishes this text from a Report text about smartphones?

A. It explains the chemical process inside an AMOLED display panel.
B. It starts with a direct command ("Look at my smartphone") focusing on a specific item owned by the speaker.
C. It analyzes the worldwide market share of black-colored smartphones.
D. It uses the present tense to state undeniable global facts about mobile phones.
E. It uses highly formal scientific data to describe the hardware specifications.

Kunci Jawaban : B. It starts with a direct command ("Look at my smartphone") focusing on a specific item owned by the speaker.

Pembahasan: Adanya frasa "my smartphone" (ponsel pintar saya) dan kalimat penarik perhatian langsung menunjukkan bahwa teks ini bersifat sangat personal dan hanya mendeskripsikan satu benda konkrit itu saja (Descriptive Text).