SIMULASI LITERASI DALAM BAHASA INGGRIS

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UTBK-SNBT 2023

The text is for number 1 to 3.

1. Who suggested moderating the school competition in order to create a healthy one?
A. Mohades_002
B. Lexi_122
C. Ardillo_87
D. Deepa Kaushik
E. Harish Kumar

2. The word “persists” in Harish Kumar’s post is closest in meaning to ….

A. occurs
B. remains
C. continues
D. prevails
E. stays

3. What is the tone of the thread regarding the school competition?

A. encouraging E. humorous
B. passionate
C. objective
D. biased

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The text is for number 4 to 6.

TEXT 1
In 2010, researchers estimated that 8 billion kg of plastic entered the ocean in a
single year, and that number would sharply increase by 2025. When it enters the ocean,
plastic waste disrupts marine ecosystems, travels to central locations, and forms a trash
island which can cover an area of more than 1.6 million square km. These plastics never
degrade, but rather break up into smaller sizes. They eventually become microplastics that
stay in the environment for hundreds of years.
Scientists at the University of California San Diego have invented a new
biodegradable material that is designed to replace the commonly used plastics. The material
started to biodegrade in seawater within four weeks. The team found that various marine
organisms colonize the material and break it into nutrients for their consumption.
The research of this new plastic is joined by experts in biology, chemistry, and
marine science. They have shown that it is possible to make durable plastics that also can
degrade in the ocean. Plastics should not be going into the ocean in the first place. But now,
if they do, this new plastic can become food for microorganisms and not harmful trash.

TEXT 2
Plastic is everywhere and important to the growth of many industries, such as
packaging, building, and automotive. About 83.5% of consumer products rely on plastic in
some ways. Food without plastic packaging would spoil long before it reaches consumers’
fridges. PVC pipes made of plastic are an essential building part that reduce leakage and
corrosion to conserve water and energy. Plastics make cars dramatically lighter, which
increases fuel efficiency.
Researchers have been working to improve the plastic recycling process since it was
realized that plastic was harming the environment. Recycling plastic not only helps the
environment and reduces trash, but it also creates more jobs. The recycling sector
generates up to 30 times more jobs than the common disposal sector. In fact, Tellus Institute
reports that over 1.5 million new jobs would be created if the national recycling rate could be
increased to 75%.
Modern recycling techniques can transform plastic into more useful products. Some
experts have seen the opportunity to make jet fuel from plastic. However, even a simple
recycling strategy has commercial benefits. Over 3 million plastic bottles have already been
converted into pillow fillers by IHG Hotels & Resorts. Customers are happy to sleep well and
use a product that benefits the environment, according to IHG. And it is all thanks to plastic.

4. Which of the following statements is an opinion from Text 1?

A. These plastics never degrade, but rather break up into smaller sizes.
B. Recycling plastic not only helps the environment and reduces trash, but it also
creates more jobs.
C. Plastics should not be going into the ocean in the first place.
D. They eventually become microplastics that stay in the environment for hundreds of
years.
E. Customers are happy to sleep well and use a product that benefits the environment.

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5. What is the relationship between Texts 1 and 2?
A. Text 1 discusses the biodegradable material used in many useful products explained
in Text 2.
B. Text 1 explains how biodegradable material can help improve the plastic recycling
process discussed in Text 2.
C. Both texts explain what scientists have done to provide plastics which do not harm
the environment.
D. Text 2 explains how new plastic material mentioned in Text 1 is recycled to create
more jobs.
E. Text 2 discusses the plastic recycling process that has been improved by the
research findings explained in Text 1.

6. Based on information from the two texts, which of the following will most likely happen in
the future?
A. Plastic waste in the ocean is unavoidable.
B. It is impossible to preserve customer food without biodegradable plastics.
C. Disposing plastic waste into seawater will create more job opportunities.
D. Marine organisms can be used to recycle plastics into pillows.
E. There is no need to completely ban plastic usage from this world.

The text is for number 7 to 10.

Text 1
You’ve been working and saving for decades for just this moment: retirement. Even
though you may be ready to stop working full-time, now comes the hard part: letting yourself
use your savings, since you no longer will be bringing in that paycheck, which until now has
covered your monthly expenses. Making the psychological shift from saver to spender is no
small effort for most people.
“Now you have this lump sum and have to draw it down. For some it’s almost
physically painful,” said David John, a senior strategic policy advisor. Unpredictable factors
like market performance, life expectancy and health issues make spending your money
easier said than done. That’s why people may be hesitant to tap their savings because they
think, “I have X dollars and it has to last me my whole life, but I have a very uncertain future.
So, if I touch that I’m putting myself at risk.”
Research shows that among retirees with savings, many do not draw down very
much, choosing instead to live off fixed sources of funds, such as Social Security or
pensions or income from part-time work they take up. A study found that the vast majority of
retirees in America still have at least 80% of their savings after two decades in retirement.
No doubt this is partly because they are among the last generation of workers to benefit from
corporate pensions.
The psychological reluctance to tap one’s savings is a factor for most people
regardless of their financial condition. It may become more acute for soon-to-be retirees as
they face inflation, unstable markets and a lack of pensions, John said. They’re trying to
figure out who they are now that their primary career is over and figuring out what they can
and can’t do financially.

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Text 2
It’s hard to manage your money well in retirement unless you’re realistic about what
you have. The first thing to do is to make a budget and sketch out a plan to cover your
expenses.
Before retiring, keep track of your spending and regular expenses, like housing, food,
health care, etc. Then assess how those expenses might change in retirement (e.g., if you
plan to move to a less expensive home or area; and if your insurance costs will be
subsidized by your old employer).
You should also consider paying for a child’s wedding, buying a car, or taking a major
vacation. Then assess what fixed income you will have come in (e.g., Social Security or
pension payments). The difference between your expected spending and your fixed income
is the amount you will need to draw from your savings.
It would also help to consult with a professional. A financial advisor can help you
strategize how to manage and use your money in the years ahead. The one common feeling
is that people say they are overwhelmed with all the choices they need to make to live off
their savings in retirement. With the different types of accounts many have, the potential for
penalties and higher taxes if withdrawals are taken incorrectly and sorting out how their
investments may need to shift for retirement income, it can be a lot for a new retiree to get
their head around.

7. What is the main idea of Text 1?

A. Life uncertainty is happening among newly retired people in America.
B. There are some reasons why retirees use their savings.
C. The retirees’ financial condition affects how much they are willing to spend their
savings.
D. Most retirees in America do not use their savings a lot in retirement.
E. How the newly retired people spend their savings is quite similar.

8. Which of the following best restates the second sentence in Paragraph 1 in Text 2?
A. Covering all costs is the first thing to plan in relation to budget expenses.
B. Preparing a budget and drafting a plan of your costs is the first thing you should carry
out.
C. Planning and calculating the budget expenses is the first thing to be carried out.
D. Drafting your plan that includes your costs should be done first to prepare a good
budget.
E. Budgeting and planning should be prepared first to be able to pay your costs.

9. The purpose of Text 2 is to ….

A. provide advice for newly retired people on how to manage their money in retirement.
B. explain the process of managing your expenses during retirement
C. explain how to get a professional financial advisor to manage your savings after you
retire
D. discuss what newly retired people should do to monitor their expenses
E. argue which investment is the best for retirement income.

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10. Which of the following statements shows the author’s positive attitude toward an
investment analyst?
A. For some it’s almost physically painful,” said David John, a senior strategic policy
advisor.
B. No doubt this is partly because they are among the last generation of workers to
benefit from corporate pensions
C. They’re trying to figure out who they are now that their primary career is over and
figuring out what they can and can’t do financially
D. It’s hard to manage your money well in retirement unless you’re realistic about what
you have.
E. A financial advisor can help you strategize how to manage and use your money in
the years ahead.

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