Apa Itu Literasi Bahasa Inggris?

Masih ingat nggak, kalau di UTBK 2022 lalu bahasa Inggris menjadi materi tes tersendiri? Di
Tes Skolastik SNBT 2023 nanti, Literasi Bahasa Inggris pun masih menjadi salah satu tes
yang akan diujikan. Hal ini menunjukkan pentingnya kemampuan bahasa Inggris untuk
mendukung pembelajaran di perguruan tinggi kelak. Literasi Bahasa Inggris adalah tes yang
diujikan untuk melihat kemampuan kamu sebagai calon mahasiswa dalam memahami
bahasa asing yang penting untuk mendukung pembelajaran di jenjang selanjutnya. Tes
ini akan menguji kemampuan kamu terkait pemahaman bacaan.

Untuk bisa sukses mengerjakan Literasi Bahasa Inggris ini kamu perlu memiliki pemahaman
terkait kosakata bahasa Inggris, kemampuan skimming dan scanning bacaan, dan bernalar
untuk memahami soal.

Contoh Soal Tes Skolastik SNBT Literasi Bahasa Inggris

1. Topik: General Information

Read the text and answer the question!

Earthquake is any sudden shaking of the ground caused by the passage of seismic waves
through Earth’s rocks. Seismic waves are produced when some form of energy stored in
Earth’s crust is suddenly released, usually when masses of rock straining against one another
suddenly fracture and “slip.” Earthquakes occur most often along geologic faults, narrow
zones where rock masses move in relation to one another. The major fault lines of the world
are located at the fringes of the huge tectonic plates that make up Earth’s crust.

Little was understood about earthquakes until the emergence of seismology at the
beginning of the 20th century. Seismology, which involves the scientific study of all aspects
of earthquakes, has yielded answers to such long-standing questions as why and how
earthquakes occur. About 50,000 earthquakes large enough to be noticed without the aid of
instruments occur annually over the entire Earth. Of these, approximately 100 are of
sufficient size to produce substantial damage if their centers are near areas of habitation. Very
great earthquakes occur on average about once per year. Over the centuries they have been
responsible for millions of deaths and an incalculable amount of damage to property. .

The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses ….

A. suggestions to emerge the seismology to detect the earthquake

B. examples of the substantial damage that caused by the earthquake
C. the development of seismology to identify the earthquake earlier
D. factors that cause the earthquake and seismic wave
 E. the reason why we need the seismology

2. Topik: General Information

What is the author’s attitude towards the topic of the passage?

A. Concerned
B. Critical
C. Informative
D. Satisfied
E. Optimistic

3. Topik: Understanding Specific Information

What will happen when seismic waves pass through Earth’s rocks?

A. It will answer why and how earthquakes occur.

B. It may cause an earthquake.
C. It will store some form of energy in Earth’s crust.
D. The masses of rock will slip.
E. It may produce seismic waves.

4. Topik: General Information

The question is based on the following passage.

TikTok is often applauded for its recommendation system; once it’s finely tuned, the app
becomes one of the best scrolling experiences. My personal theory is that’s why TikTok is so
addicting—everything is so perfectly curated to your specific interests, it’s hard to put the
phone down once you’re sucked in. However, TikTok’s recommendation algorithm still has
its own flaws that the company brings up in its new blog post.

“One of the inherent challenges with recommendation engines is that they can
inadvertently limit user experience–what is sometimes referred to as a ‘filter bubble’,” the
post reads. It states that by optimizing for personalization and relevance, there is a risk of
presenting an increasingly homogenous stream of videos.

Another issue that TikTok takes seriously is not surfacing dangerous content. This is an
issue that YouTube in particular has faced criticism over for many years. According to
TikTok, content that has graphic material like medical procedures or “legal consumption of
regulated goods,” like alcohol, may not be eligible for recommendation because it could
come across as “shocking if surfaced as a recommended video to a general audience”. That’s
why many creators on TikTok will upload a video more than once or talk openly about
feeling shadow banned over particular content.

Alexander, J. (2020). TikTok reveals some of the secrets, and blind spots, of its
recommendation algorithm. Taken on December 31, 2021 from
https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/18/21296044/tiktok-for-you-page-algorithm-sides-
engagement-data-creators-trends-sounds.

The writer of the passage intends to ...

A. illustrate TikTok users' concerns about the app's recommendation system

B. oppose the idea that TikTok has a sophisticated recommendation system
C. warn the readers about TikTok’s poor recommendation system
D. inform about the downsides of TikTok's recommendation system
E. explain how TikTok resolves the recommendation system issue

5. Topik: General Information

On the basis of the passage, it can be predicted that ...

A. Video creators on TikTok will avoid creating dangerous content.

B. TikTok will be considered a safer social media platform compared to YouTube.
C. Videos with sensitive content can only be recommended for a specific scope of
viewers.
D. Other social media platforms will look up to TikTok for its good recommendation
system.
E. Users will be exposed to topics outside their preferences in their recommendation
feeds.

6. Topic: Extracting Core Information

The question is based on the following text.

Feline chlamydial conjunctivitis is an infection caused by a bacterial organism

(called Chlamydophila felis). The most common signs of chlamydia in cats involve the eyes
or the upper respiratory tract (nose or throat), and only when infection is not treated does it
spread to the lungs. Because chlamydia lives inside cells of the body and is not able to
survive for long in the environment, spread of infection relies on direct or close contact with
an infected cat. Following infection, the incubation period (the time between infection and
development of clinical signs of disease) is between three and ten days.

The bacteria primarily infects the conjunctiva, which are the delicate membranes lining
the eyelids and covering the edges of the eyeballs. The infection causes inflammation known
as conjunctivitis. In normal cats, the conjunctiva is not readily visible and has a pale, salmon
pink color. In cats with conjunctivitis, the conjunctiva becomes swollen and red, making it
more visible. The nictitating membrane or third eyelid in the inner corner of the eye may
protrude partially across the eye. One or both eyes may be involved.

Affected cats initially develop a watery discharge from the eyes that quickly becomes
thicker and is usually a yellow or greenish color. The eyes are uncomfortable and cats often
keep the affected eye(s) closed. Many cats remain bright and otherwise appear normal, but
some may develop a fever or lose their appetite. After one or two days, sniffles and sneezing
may also occur. In kittens, the infection may spread to the lungs and cause fatal pneumonia.

Hunter, T. (n.d). Chlamydial Conjunctivitis in Cats. Taken on September 21, 2021 from
https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/chlamydial-conjunctivitis-in-cats.

What does the text mainly deal with?

A. the process of chlamydia affliction in cats

B. an overview of feline chlamydial conjunctivitis
C. clinical signs of feline chlamydial conjunctivitis
D. the symptoms of feline chlamydial conjunctivitis
E. treatments for cats with chlamydia conjunctivitis

7. Topik: Understanding Specific Information

One of the symptoms of feline chlamydial conjunctivitis is ….

A. eating disorder
B. laboured breathing
C. low body temperature
D. abnormal eye discharge
E. dysfunctional eye membrane

8. Topik: Understanding Specific Information

The question is based on the following passage.

 Supply chain weaknesses were brought to the forefront during the COVID-19 pandemic,
especially for industries relying on electronics, as the flow of raw materials slowed or
sometimes stopped. On top of that, shifting consumer values and tougher environmental
regulations have resulted in more people buying hybrid vehicles. The batteries in these cars
require rare metals that, depending on their supplies, can have volatile and unpredictable
prices. However, there are other scarce elements and materials that may be used in smaller
amounts in hybrid models versus conventional gas vehicles, raising the question of how these
vehicles really compare with regard to supply chain vulnerabilities. Randolph Kirchain and
colleagues wanted to develop a comprehensive comparison of the elements and compounds
that go into all the parts in gas-powered, self-charging hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars,
calculating each of the three vehicles' materials cost vulnerability.

The researchers collected information on the compounds in the more than 350,000 parts
used to build seven vehicles from the same manufacturer with different levels of
electrification, including four sedans and three sport utility vehicles (SUVs). Then, they
calculated the amount of the 76 chemical elements present, as well as a few other materials,
in each car type. To develop a monetary metric for vulnerability, the team considered the
weight of each component, along with its average price and price volatility between 1998 and
2015. The results showed that self-charging hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles have twice the
raw material cost risks. The largest contributors to the increase in cost risks were battery-
related elements, such as cobalt, nickel, graphite and neodymium. The researchers say that as
manufacturers ramp up electric vehicle production to meet demand, reducing raw material
cost risks with long-term supplier contracts, substituting some materials or recycling others
will be a good idea.

According to the passage, due to the raw components, the buyers will find a hybrid
vehicle ....

A. pricey
B. exorbitant
C. invaluable
D. overpriced
E. economical

9. Topik: General Information

How does the author organize the ideas in paragraph 1 and 2?

A. Paragraph 2 exemplifies issues stated in paragraph 1.

B. Paragraph 2 contains a solution to the issue addressed in paragraph 1.
C. Paragraph 2 asserts the weakness of hybrid vehicles explained in paragraph 1.
 D. Paragraph 2 reveals the reasons behind the research on vehicles introduced in
paragraph 1.
E. Paragraph 2 explains further about research on gas-powered and hybrid vehicles
mentioned in paragraph 1.

10. Topik: Finding Contextual Meaning

The question is based on the following passage.

Supply chain weaknesses were brought to the forefront during the COVID-19 pandemic,
especially for industries relying on electronics, as the flow of raw materials slowed or
sometimes stopped. On top of that, shifting consumer values and tougher environmental
regulations have resulted in more people buying hybrid vehicles. The batteries in these cars
require rare metals that, depending on their supplies, can have volatile and unpredictable
prices. However, there are other scarce elements and materials that may be used in smaller
amounts in hybrid models versus conventional gas vehicles, raising the question of how these
vehicles really compare with regard to supply chain vulnerabilities. Randolph Kirchain and
colleagues wanted to develop a comprehensive comparison of the elements and compounds
that go into all the parts in gas-powered, self-charging hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars,
calculating each of the three vehicles' materials cost vulnerability.

The researchers collected information on the compounds in the more than 350,000 parts
used to build seven vehicles from the same manufacturer with different levels of
electrification, including four sedans and three sport utility vehicles (SUVs). Then, they
calculated the amount of the 76 chemical elements present, as well as a few other materials,
in each car type. To develop a monetary metric for vulnerability, the team considered the
weight of each component, along with its average price and price volatility between 1998 and
2015. The results showed that self-charging hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles have twice the
raw material cost risks. The largest contributors to the increase in cost risks were battery-
related elements, such as cobalt, nickel, graphite and neodymium. The researchers say that as
manufacturers ramp up electric vehicle production to meet demand, reducing raw material
cost risks with long-term supplier contracts, substituting some materials or recycling others
will be a good idea.

American Chemical Society. (2021). Hybrid cars are twice as vulnerable to supply chain
issues as gas-powered models. Taken on August 16, 2021 from
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/07/210728105731.htm.

Which of the following best restates the underlined sentence in the first paragraph?

A. Stricter environmental laws and changing consumer behavior have impacted how
people buy hybrid vehicles.
B. Changing consumption patterns and stricter environmental laws have deceived hybrid
vehicle buyers.
C. Hybrid vehicle users have been disappointed by environmental rules and eco-friendly
vehicle trend.
D. Stricter environmental rules and changing market trends have urged people to use
hybrid vehicles.
E. Consumer values and tougher environmental rules reduce the purchase of hybrid
vehicles.