LATIHAN SOAL BAB 5 BING KELAS 12 SMA

I can be cracked, made, told, and played,
But I am never seen nor held.
What am I?

The person who makes me, sells me.
The person who buys me never uses me.
The person who uses me never knows they are using me.
What am I?

The more you feed me, the bigger I grow,
But give me water, and I will go.
What am I?

I fly without wings, I cry without eyes,
Wherever I go, darkness flies.
What am I?

Lina: I just don’t get it, Rina. I studied so hard for the test, but I still failed. Maybe I should just give up.

Rina: Don’t say that, Lina! You’ve failed before, but you always got back up.

Lina: But this time feels different. I feel like I’ll never succeed.

Rina: Remember the time you fell off your bike when we were kids? You got up and tried again until you could ride.

Lina: Yeah, but that was different.

Rina: No, it’s the same! If you give up now, you’ll never pass the next test. My grandmother always says, “Fall seven times, stand up eight.”

Lina: Hmm… I guess you’re right. I just have to try harder.

What does the proverb “Fall seven times, stand up eight” mean?

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Maya had always dreamed of starting her own bakery. She loved baking, and everyone who tried her cakes said they were delicious. However, she was afraid of failing. She kept telling herself, “I don’t have enough money. What if no one buys my cakes? What if I fail?”

One day, her friend Dita, a successful entrepreneur, visited her and said, “Maya, you have been talking about your dream for years, but you’ve never taken a single step forward. Have you ever heard the proverb, ‘The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step’? You’ll never know if you’ll succeed unless you try. If you don’t start, you’ll always stay where you are.”

Maya thought about Dita’s words. The next day, she started baking small batches and selling them to her neighbors. Soon, word spread, and more people started ordering her cakes. Within a year, she opened her own bakery, all because she had taken that first step.

What does the proverb “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” mean?

“A rolling stone gathers no ____.”

Which proverb best describes the idea that our actions are more important than our words?

“Don’t count your chickens before they ____.”

Which of the following proverbs best describes someone who tries to do too many things at once and succeeds at none?

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“The sun kisses the ocean’s crest,
A golden glow upon its chest.
Waves whisper secrets, soft and low,
As gentle winds begin to blow.“

What literary device is used in the phrase “The sun kisses the ocean’s crest”?

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“Under the sky so vast and wide 
A bird takes flight with graceful pride
The trees stand tall, the rivers run
While golden rays embrace the sun“

What is the rhyme scheme of this poem?

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“The hands of time move ever still,
Yet memories bloom against my will.
Though youth may fade like morning light,
Love’s echo lingers through the night.“

What is the main theme of this poem?

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“Silent streets in misty gray,
Footsteps lost, all dreams decay.
A hollow wind, a whispered name,
Fading echoes, lost in pain.“

What is the tone and mood of this poem?

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“The classroom was a zoo during recess.“

What makes this sentence a metaphor?

Which of the following sentences is a metaphor?

Which sentence contains the best example of a simile?

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“She carried the weight of the world on her shoulders.”

What does this metaphor mean?

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“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without the words, and never stops at all.” – Emily Dickinson

What does the metaphor in this excerpt suggest about hope?

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Samantha had always been afraid of public speaking. Whenever she was asked to present in class, her hands would tremble, and she would forget half of what she had prepared. But today was different. She had spent weeks practicing, standing in front of the mirror, and rehearsing her speech over and over again.

As she walked up to the stage, she could hear whispers in the crowd. “Will she mess up again?” someone muttered. Samantha took a deep breath and smiled. Instead of letting her nerves get to her, she stood confidently and began speaking with a steady voice. The audience was surprised—this was not the nervous, shy girl they remembered. She delivered her speech flawlessly and even cracked a joke that made the crowd laugh.

After the presentation, her friend Olivia ran up to her. “Wow, Samantha! I thought you would be panicking up there, but you were as cool as a cucumber!”

What does the idiom “as cool as a cucumber” mean in this context?

Which idiom best describes someone revealing a secret by accident?

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Lisa: “John, I know you’re struggling with the project, but don’t give up!”
John: “I don’t know, Lisa… it feels like no matter what I do, I keep failing.”
Lisa: “Look, every successful person has failed before. Remember, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade!”

What does the idiom “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade” mean?

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Maria had been saving up for months to buy a new phone. She worked extra shifts and avoided unnecessary expenses. However, just when she had enough money, her laptop suddenly broke, and she had to spend all her savings on repairs. “I guess that’s just the way the cookie crumbles,” she sighed.

What does the idiom “the way the cookie crumbles” mean?

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Mr. Dawson had been the manager of a successful company for over 15 years. However, the company had recently been struggling due to financial losses and low sales. Employees were worried that big changes were coming, and rumors spread that layoffs were inevitable.

For months, Mr. Dawson tried to find solutions. He met with business consultants, cut unnecessary expenses, and even reached out to investors, hoping to save jobs. But in the end, there was no other option—he had to let go of some employees to keep the company from going bankrupt.

On the day of the announcement, Mr. Dawson gathered his team in the meeting room. His face was serious, and his hands were clenched into fists. He took a deep breath and said, “I know this is difficult, but we have no choice. We must reduce our staff. This is one of the hardest decisions I have ever made, but I have to bite the bullet.”

What does the idiom “bite the bullet” mean in this context?

Read the sentence below and choose the correct modal verb.

“You ______ submit your final project before Friday, or your grade will be affected.”

Read the conversation and choose the correct modal verb.

Teacher: “We have an important announcement. You ___ leave early today if your parents have sent a permission letter.”

Read the situation below and choose the best modal.

Alex has been studying in the library since early morning. He looks exhausted, and his eyes are red. He ____ be really tired.

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Anna: “Mom, ___ I go to the concert with my friends this weekend?”
Mom: “You ___ go, but you ___ be home by 10 PM.”

What are the correct modals to complete the dialogue?

Read the dialogue carefully and choose the correct answer.)

Teacher: “Alright, class. We have a big project coming up next month, and it’s going to require a lot of teamwork and effort.”

Jenna: “That sounds interesting! Will we be working in groups?”

Teacher: “Yes, you can choose your own partners, but you must make sure that everyone contributes equally. This is not a one-person project.”

Ryan: “Can we work with students from other classes?”

Teacher: “No, you may not. You must work only with students from this class. Also, each group should meet at least twice a week to discuss progress.”

Lena: “What if we need extra time to work after school? Can we use the library for group meetings?”

Teacher: “Yes, you can use the library, but you must book a space in advance to ensure availability.”

Which of the following statements best describes the use of modal verbs in this conversation?

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Daniel had always dreamed of becoming a professional pianist. He spent hours practicing every day, determined to improve his skills. However, his parents worried about his future.

One evening, Daniel’s father sat him down for a serious talk. “Daniel, we know you love music, but you must think about your career realistically. Not everyone can become a famous musician.”

Daniel sighed. “I understand, Dad, but I truly believe I can do this. I might not be world-famous, but I could still make a living as a musician. I don’t want to give up on my dream.”

His mother smiled. “We’re not asking you to give up. But you should have a backup plan. You may want to consider studying something else alongside music, just in case.”

Daniel nodded. “That makes sense. I should at least take some business courses, so I can manage my own music career in the future.”

What do the modal verbs in this passage suggest about Daniel’s situation?