Contoh Soal soal UTBK Bahasa Inggris

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Text 1
Vitamin D deficiency is traditionally associated with bone and muscle weakness, but in recent years a number of studies have shown that low levels of the vitamin may predispose the body to high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and chronic blood vessel inflammation (associated with hardening of the arteries). It also alters hormone levels to increase insulin resistance, which raises the risk of diabetes.

In a review article published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, researchers surveyed recent studies on the link between vitamin D deficiency and heart disease to come up with practical advice on screening and treatment. They concluded that vitamin D deficiency is much more common than previously thought, affecting up to half of adults and apparently healthy children in the U.S. Researchers say higher rates of vitamin D deficiency may be due in part to people spending more time indoors and efforts to minimize sun exposure through the use of sunscreens. Sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 blocks approximately 99% of vitamin D synthesis by the skin.

\"We are outside less than we used be, and older adults and people who are overweight or obese are less efficient at making vitamin D in response to sunlight,\" says O\'Keefe. \"A little bit of sunshine is a good thing, but the use of sunscreen to guard against skin cancer is important if you plan to be outside for more than 15 to 30 minutes of intense sunlight exposure.\"
(soal prediksi UTBK)

1. The main idea of this passage is that …
A. vitamin D deficiency in one\'s body is the main cause of diseases.
B. Traditional vitamin D deficiency causes problems in bones and muscles.
C. Research findings show vitamin D deficiency may lead to health problems.
D. The best source of vitamin D to improve one\'s health comes form sunshine.
E. The U.S. researchers say-that sunscreen can keep everyone from skin diseases.

Jawaban: C
Pembahasan
Informasi tersebut dapat ditemukan dalam kutipan berikut:..” , but in recent years a number of studies have shown that low levels of the vitamin may predispose the body to high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and chronic blood vessel inflammation (associated with hardening of the arteries). It also alters hormone levels to increase insulin resistance, which raises the risk of diabetes.\"

2. Skin cancer is believed to be the effect of ….
A. chronic vitamin D deficiency.
B. excessive exposure to sunlight.
C. doing more indoor activities.
D. low levels of vitamin consumption.
E. lack of sun protection factor.

Jawaban: B
Pembahasan
Informasi trsebut dapat ditemukan dalam kutipan berikut:..” A little bit of sunshine is a good thing, but the use of sunscreen to guard against skin cancer is important if you plan to be outside for more than 15 to 30 minutes of intense sunlight exposure.\"

3. Paragraph preceding the text will probably discuss about…..
A. types of vitamins which are good for our health
B. the danger of insufficiency of vitamin D in humn body
C. vitamin D and its benefits to our health
D. the danger of vitamin deficiency to our health
E. the relation between skin cancer and vitamin D deficiency

Jawaban: C
Pembahasan
Preceding paragaph paragraf sebelum teks ) berkaitan erat dengan paragraf pertama kalimat pertama, dan memuat informasi yang lebih general (umum).

Karena paragraf pertama kalimat pertama memuat informasi tentang efek kekurangan vitamin D pada kesehatan, maka paragraf sebelumnya berisi info yang lebih umum namun tetap berkaitan dengannya. Sehingga opsi yang paling tepat adalah ..” vitamin D and its benefits to our health”..( vitamin D dan manfatnya pada kesehatan).

4. For whom the passage is intended?
A. doctors and medical staff
B. the students of medical faculty
C. people in general
D. the minister of health
E. physicians

Jawaban: C
Pembahasan
Teks diatas adalah teks yang berisi informasi umum tentang efek kekurangan vitamin D pada kesehatan, sehingga teks tersebut ditujukan kepada para pembaca secara luas/umum ( people in general).

Text 2
The use of narcotics and illegal drugs does not merely have an impact on mental and behavioral disorders. Even worse, drugs damage the heart and can lead to death. The effects of drugs on the heart vary, ranging from mild, severe, to death.

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