Kunci Jawaban Soal SNBT: Literasi Bahasa Inggris

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Materi tes dalam Ujian Tertulis Berbasis Komputer (UTBK) SNBT 2026 terdiri atas dua komponen, yaitu Tes Potensi Skolastik dan Tes Literasi.

Dalam Tes Potensi Skolastik dan Tes Literasi ini terbagi lagi menjadi beberapa jenis tes, diantaranya yakni Penalaran Umum, Pengetahuan dan Pemahaman Umum, Kemampuan Memahami Bacaan dan Menulis, Pengetahuan Kuantitatif, Literasi dalam Bahasa Indonesia, Literasi dalam Bahasa Inggris hingga Penalaran Matematika.

Berikut contoh soal Literasi Bahasa English (LBE) SNBT yang pernah muncul:

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1. Read the following dialogue.

Patient: "I need to reschedule my appointment for tomorrow. Something urgent came up."
Receptionist: "Certainly. The next available slot with Dr. Jones is in three weeks. Or, if it's urgent, you can see the nurse practitioner this afternoon."

What is the trade-off the patient faces?

A. Paying more money or waiting longer

B. There is no trade-off; both options are the same

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C. Seeing the preferred doctor later or seeing someone else sooner

D. Canceling the appointment or going to the emergency room

E. Changing doctors permanently or waiting three weeks

Jawaban:

C. Seeing the preferred doctor later or seeing someone else sooner

Pilihannya adalah: Dr. Jones (tapi 3 minggu lagi) ATAU Nurse Practitioner (sore ini). Waktu vs Penyedia Layanan.

2. Read Text 5.

Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist, discovered 'Classical Conditioning' accidentally while studying digestion in dogs. He noticed that his dogs began to salivate not just when they tasted food, but when they saw the lab assistant who fed them. To test this, he paired a neutral stimulus (a bell sound) with the presentation of food (unconditioned stimulus). After repeated pairings, the dogs began to salivate (conditioned response) at the sound of the bell alone, even without food.

This experiment demonstrated that behaviors can be learned through association. A neutral environmental cue can trigger a biological reflex if the two are linked repeatedly. This principle underpins much of behavioral psychology and explains how phobias are formed (e.g., associating a dog with a bite) and how advertising works (associating a product with happiness).

What was Pavlov originally studying before he discovered conditioning?

A. The effect of music on animals

B. The sleeping patterns of dogs

C. The hearing ability of dogs

D. The digestive system of dogs

E. The aggression levels in dogs

Jawaban:

D. The digestive system of dogs

Teks: 'discovered Classical Conditioning accidentally while studying digestion in dogs'.

3. Read the following news text.

Biomining: Extracting Metals with Microbes

Traditional mining is one of the most polluting industries on Earth, often using toxic chemicals like cyanide to extract metals from ore. A greener alternative is 'biomining,' a process that uses microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) to break down rocks and release valuable metals like copper and gold. This method, known as bioleaching, mimics natural processes but at an accelerated rate.

Biomining is currently used for about 20% of the world's copper production. It is cheaper and cleaner than smelting, as it produces fewer gas emissions and allows for the extraction of metals from low-grade ores that would otherwise be waste. However, the process is slow compared to chemical extraction. Scientists are now genetically engineering 'super-miners'—bacteria designed to work faster and withstand higher temperatures—to make biomining a viable competitor to traditional methods.

What is the main limitation of current biomining technology?

A. It only works for silver

B. It is too expensive

C. It produces too much toxic gas

D. The process is slow compared to chemical extraction

E. Bacteria cannot survive on rocks

Jawaban:

D. The process is slow compared to chemical extraction

Paragraf 2: 'However, the process is slow compared to chemical extraction'.

4. Read the following procedure.

Effective Brainstorming: The 'No Criticism' Rule

1. Define the problem clearly to the group.
2. Set a time limit (e.g., 15 minutes).
3. Generate ideas. Participants shout out ideas freely. Crucially, no one is allowed to criticize or evaluate ideas during this phase.
4. Record everything. Write every idea on the whiteboard, no matter how wild.
5. Review and refine. Only after the time is up do you filter and discuss the ideas.

When should the group start discussing which ideas are good or bad?

A. During the recording phase

B. Only after the time limit is up

C. Immediately after an idea is suggested

D. Before the brainstorming session starts

E. Whenever someone spots a mistake

Jawaban:

B. Only after the time limit is up

Langkah 5: 'Only after the time is up do you filter and discuss the ideas'.

5. Read Text 5.

Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist, discovered 'Classical Conditioning' accidentally while studying digestion in dogs. He noticed that his dogs began to salivate not just when they tasted food, but when they saw the lab assistant who fed them. To test this, he paired a neutral stimulus (a bell sound) with the presentation of food (unconditioned stimulus). After repeated pairings, the dogs began to salivate (conditioned response) at the sound of the bell alone, even without food.

This experiment demonstrated that behaviors can be learned through association. A neutral environmental cue can trigger a biological reflex if the two are linked repeatedly. This principle underpins much of behavioral psychology and explains how phobias are formed (e.g., associating a dog with a bite) and how advertising works (associating a product with happiness).

In Pavlov's experiment, what was the 'neutral stimulus'?

A. The digestion process

B. The dog’s saliva

C. The food

D. The bell sound

E. The lab assistant

Jawaban:

D. The bell sound

Teks: 'paired a neutral stimulus (a bell sound) with the presentation of food'.

6. Read the following notice.

Community Pool Rules
- Shower before entering the pool.
- No running on the deck.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- No glass containers allowed.
Pool closes at dusk.

Why are glass containers prohibited?

A. Because the pool staff hates cleaning up spills

B. Because they are too heavy to carry

C. Because glass gets hot in the sun

D. Because plastic is better for the environment

E. Because broken glass in invisible in water and dangerous

Jawaban:

E. Because broken glass in invisible in water and dangerous

Ini adalah alasan standar keselamatan kolam renang. Pecahan kaca di air sulit dilihat dan sangat berbahaya bagi perenang bertelanjang kaki.

7. Read the following news text.

Biomining: Extracting Metals with Microbes

Traditional mining is one of the most polluting industries on Earth, often using toxic chemicals like cyanide to extract metals from ore. A greener alternative is 'biomining,' a process that uses microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) to break down rocks and release valuable metals like copper and gold. This method, known as bioleaching, mimics natural processes but at an accelerated rate.

Biomining is currently used for about 20% of the world's copper production. It is cheaper and cleaner than smelting, as it produces fewer gas emissions and allows for the extraction of metals from low-grade ores that would otherwise be waste. However, the process is slow compared to chemical extraction. Scientists are now genetically engineering 'super-miners'—bacteria designed to work faster and withstand higher temperatures—to make biomining a viable competitor to traditional methods.

How are scientists trying to improve biomining?

A. By using more cyanide

B. By using bigger machines

C. By genetically engineering bacteria to work faster

D. By mining only high-grade ores

E. By heating the rocks with lasers

Jawaban:

C. By genetically engineering bacteria to work faster

Kalimat terakhir: 'genetically engineering super-miners—bacteria designed to work faster'.

8. Read the following news text.

The Reality of #VanLife

Social media feeds are filled with idyllic images of 'vanlife'—digital nomads traveling the world in converted camper vans, waking up to ocean views. It is marketed as the ultimate freedom, an escape from the crushing cost of rent and the monotony of office jobs. Influencers make it look effortless, stylish, and perpetually sunny.

However, the reality is often grittier. Many van-dwellers face constant challenges: finding legal places to park overnight, mechanical breakdowns, extreme temperatures, and lack of sanitation. For some, it is a lifestyle choice; for others, it is a necessity driven by the affordable housing crisis. The romanticized online version often hides the instability and loneliness that can accompany life on the road.

What is the main contrast presented in the text?

A. The weather in summer vs winter

B. The difference between the romanticized online image and the gritty reality

C. The lifestyle of influencers vs regular people

D. The cost of living in the city vs the country

E. The difference between vans and cars

Jawaban:

B. The difference between the romanticized online image and the gritty reality

Paragraf 1 menjelaskan citra ideal ('idyllic images', 'ultimate freedom'), sedangkan Paragraf 2 menjelaskan realitas sulit ('grittier', 'challenges').

9. Read the following dialogue.

Student: "I'm thinking of dropping the Advanced Physics course. It's hurting my GPA."
Advisor: "I see. But remember, graduate schools often look favorably on students who challenge themselves, even if they don't get a perfect A."

What is the advisor suggesting?

A. Graduate schools do not care about GPA

B. The student should drop the course immediately

C. A lower grade in a hard course might still be valuable

D. The student should aim for a perfect a in an easier class

E. Physics is not important for the student’s major

Jawaban:

C. A lower grade in a hard course might still be valuable

Advisor menyarankan untuk tetap mengambil tantangan ('challenge themselves') karena sekolah pascasarjana menghargainya, meskipun nilainya tidak sempurna ('even if they don't get a perfect A').

10. Read the following procedure.

Effective Brainstorming: The 'No Criticism' Rule

1. Define the problem clearly to the group.
2. Set a time limit (e.g., 15 minutes).
3. Generate ideas. Participants shout out ideas freely. Crucially, no one is allowed to criticize or evaluate ideas during this phase.
4. Record everything. Write every idea on the whiteboard, no matter how wild.
5. Review and refine. Only after the time is up do you filter and discuss the ideas.

Why is criticism forbidden during the idea generation phase?

A. To save time

B. To prevent hurting people’s feelings

C. To ensure only the manager speaks

D. To encourage the flow of creative ideas without fear of judgment

E. To keep the noise level down

Jawaban:

D. To encourage the flow of creative ideas without fear of judgment

Kritik menghambat kreativitas. Aturan ini bertujuan agar peserta merasa bebas ('shout out ideas freely') tanpa takut dihakimi.

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