100 Soal TOEFL dan Jawaban Lengkap dengan Pembahasan

Menghadapi ujian TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) membutuhkan persiapan matang, terutama dalam memahami struktur soal dan strategi menjawabnya. TOEFL menguji kemampuan bahasa Inggris dalam tiga bagian utama: Listening Comprehension, Structure and Written Expression, dan Reading Comprehension. Skor TOEFL sering menjadi syarat penting untuk studi di luar negeri, beasiswa, atau bahkan kenaikan karir.

Artikel ini menyediakan 100 soal TOEFL lengkap dengan jawaban dan pembahasan untuk membantu Anda berlatih. Soal-soal dibagi berdasarkan section TOEFL, dilengkapi tips menjawab dan penjelasan mendalam. Mari mulai latihan!

100 Soal TOEFL dan Jawaban Lengkap dengan Pembahasan 3 Materi TOEFL

1. Listening Comprehension (30 soal)

Berikut 30 soal Listening Comprehension ala TOEFL, lengkap dengan jawaban dan pembahasan. Terdiri dari:

1. Dialog Singkat (10 soal)

2. Monolog Pendek (10 soal)

3. Diskusi Kompleks (10 soal)

Bagian A – Dialog Singkat (10 soal)

Dialog 1

A: Are you going to the faculty meeting today?
B: No, it’s been canceled.
Soal 1: What does the woman say about the meeting?
a. It’s on schedule
b. It’s postponed
c. It’s canceled
d. She’s attending

Pembahasan: B menyebut meeting “been canceled”.

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Dialog 2

A: Do you want cream or sugar with your coffee?
B: Just cream, thanks.
Soal 2: What does the man want in his coffee?
a. Sugar
b. Cream
c. Both
d. Neither

Pembahasan: B memilih “Just cream”.

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Dialog 3

A: Where is the student ID office located?
B: On the first floor of the administration building.
Soal 3: Where should they go?
a. Library
b. Administration building
c. Student center
d. Cafeteria

Pembahasan: Lokasi disebut sebagai “administration building”.

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Dialog 4

A: How much does this textbook cost?
B: It’s around $45, but you can get it used for $30.
Soal 4: What’s the price of the used textbook?
a. $45
b. $30
c. $15
d. $60

Pembahasan: B menyebut harga bekas adalah $30.

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Dialog 5

A: When is the paper due?
B: Next Wednesday at noon.
Soal 5: When is the deadline?
a. Wednesday morning
b. Wednesday noon
c. Tuesday evening
d. Thursday noon

Pembahasan: Jam deadline: “noon”.

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Dialog 6

A: Did you enjoy the concert last night?
B: Yes, especially the violin solo.
Soal 6: What did the man enjoy most?
a. The piano solo
b. The drum performance
c. The violin solo
d. The opening group

Pembahasan: B sebut “especially the violin solo”.

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Dialog 7

A: Can I borrow your calculator?
B: Sorry, I need it for my exam.
Soal 7: Why can’t she lend the calculator?
a. She lost it
b. She needs it
c. It’s broken
d. It’s her property

Pembahasan: B menyebut butuh kalkulator untuk ujiannya.

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Dialog 8

A: Are you registering for the seminar?
B: Yes, but I need to pay the fee first.
Soal 8: What does she need to do before registering?
a. Send an email
b. Find the seminar schedule
c. Pay the fee
d. Get approval

Pembahasan: B harus membayar biaya terlebih dahulu.

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Dialog 9

A: Have you finished the reading assignment?
B: Not yet, I’m halfway through Chapter 4.
Soal 9: How far has he read?
a. Chapter 2
b. Chapter 3
c. Half of Chapter 4
d. Chapter 5

Pembahasan: B menyatakan sejauh “halfway through Chapter 4”.

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Dialog 10

A: Is the chemistry lab available this afternoon?
B: Yes, it’s free between 2 and 4 PM.
Soal 10: When is the lab available?
a. 1–2 PM
b. 2–4 PM
c. 3–5 PM
d. Not available

Pembahasan: B memberi rentang jam 2–4 PM.

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Bagian B – Monolog Pendek (10 soal)

Monolog 1

Today’s lecture covers the water cycle: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection…
Soal 11: What is the main topic?
a. Ocean currents
b. Water cycle
c. Weather forecasting
d. River ecosystems

Pembahasan: Materi langsung disebut di awal.

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Monolog 2

In cell division, mitosis ensures that each daughter cell receives a full set of chromosomes…
Soal 12: What process is described?
a. Photosynthesis
b. Mitosis
c. Meiosis
d. Respiration

Pembahasan: Kata kunci “mitosis” disebut.

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Monolog 3

Economic inflation refers to the increasing prices of goods and services over time, which reduces purchasing power…
Soal 13: What does inflation reduce?
a. Currency value
b. Loan interest
c. Government spending
d. Import taxes

Pembahasan: Disebutkan secara jelas.

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Monolog 4

The Great Barrier Reef … facing threats from climate change and overfishing…
Soal 14: What threatens the reef?
a. Volcanoes
b. Desertification
c. Climate change
d. Urbanization

Pembahasan: Dua ancaman disebut; climate change adalah salah satunya.

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Monolog 5

To make ethical decisions, one must weigh pros and cons … utilitarianism or deontology…
Soal 15: What is the speaker focusing on?
a. Business ethics
b. Financial planning
c. Scientific method
d. Communication skills

Pembahasan: Fokus pada keputusan etis dan teori moral.

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Monolog 6

In Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” the prince struggles with revenge, mortality, and mental unrest…
Soal 16: What character issue is mentioned?
a. Love
b. Madness
c. Friendship
d. Betrayal

Pembahasan: “mental unrest” menunjukkan kegilaan.

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Monolog 7

A balanced diet includes carbohydrates, proteins, fats… proteins build tissues…
Soal 17: Which nutrient builds tissues?
a. Carbohydrates
b. Fats
c. Proteins
d. Vitamins

Pembahasan: Disebutkan bahwa protein membangun jaringan.

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Monolog 8

Mount Everest … dangers like altitude sickness, extreme cold, and avalanches…
Soal 18: What danger isn’t mentioned?
a. Altitude sickness
b. Avalanches
c. Rockfalls
d. Extreme cold

Pembahasan: Hanya tiga bahaya disebut—rockfalls tidak disebut.

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Monolog 9

Behavioral economists … explore biases like loss aversion and overconfidence…
Soal 19: Which bias is cited?
a. Framing effect
b. Anchoring
c. Loss aversion
d. Herding

Pembahasan: Kedua bias disebut; loss aversion dipilih.

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Monolog 10

Coral reefs host thousands of species … but 50% have been lost in the last 30 years…
Soal 20: How much reef has been lost?
a. 10%
b. 30%
c. 50%
d. 70%

Pembahasan: Persentase langsung disebut.

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Bagian C – Dialog/Diskusi Kompleks (10 soal)

Diskusi 1

Students debate beach vs. forest; choose forest because professor specializes in botany.
Soal 21: Why did they pick the forest?
a. Easier access
b. Botany focus
c. Better weather
d. Cheaper trip

Pembahasan: Alasan langsung disebutkan.

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Diskusi 2

Colleagues hire assistant; want both technical & communication skills.
Soal 22: What qualities do they want?
a. Technical only
b. Communication only
c. Both technical & communication
d. Leadership

Pembahasan: Keputusan menyebut “both sets”.

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Diskusi 3

Teacher & student set plan: reading + peer review.
Soal 23: What’s their plan?
a. Grammar drills only
b. Peer review only
c. Reading & peer review
d. Online quizzes

Pembahasan: Mereka sepakat gabungkan keduanya.

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Diskusi 4

Researchers choose mixed-method combining surveys + interviews.
Soal 24: What method did they choose?
a. Surveys
b. Interviews
c. Mixed-method
d. Observation

Pembahasan: Metode disebut secara langsung.

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Diskusi 5

Team sets interim milestones every two weeks.
Soal 25: How often will they meet?
a. Weekly
b. Bi‑weekly
c. Monthly
d. Quarterly

Pembahasan: Milestone tiap dua minggu = bi‑weekly.

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Diskusi 6

Grading: homework 20%, midterm 30%, final 50%.
Soal 26: How much is the final exam worth?
a. 20%
b. 30%
c. 50%
d. 100%

Pembahasan: Komposisi disebut jelas.

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Diskusi 7

Students decide to analyze passages, tidak menerjemah.
Soal 27: What did they decide?
a. Translate it
b. Analyze passages
c. Do both
d. Ignore the text

Pembahasan: Keputusan “analyze and discuss”.

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Diskusi 8

Scientists agree to monitor both temperature and pH.
Soal 28: What will they monitor?
a. Temperature only
b. pH only
c. Both temperature and pH
d. Pressure

Pembahasan: Kata “monitor both”.

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Diskusi 9

Book club kompromi: Wednesday afternoon.
Soal 29: When is the club meeting?
a. Tuesday evening
b. Wednesday afternoon
c. Saturday morning
d. Thursday morning

Pembahasan: Waktu pertemuan “Wednesday afternoon”.

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Diskusi 10

Student akan lakukan tiga eksperimen lagi sebelum menulis.
Soal 30: What will the student do next?
a. Publish immediately
b. Do three more tests
c. Stop research
d. Write without data

Pembahasan: Disepakati untuk “collect three more experiments”.

2. Structure & Written Expression (40 soal)

Berikut 40 soal Structure & Written Expression ala TOEFL, lengkap dengan jawaban dan pembahasan. Terbagi menjadi dua bagian:

1. A. Structure (Error Recognition) – 20 soal

2. B. Written Expression (Sentence Completion) – 20 soal

A. Structure – Error Recognition (20 soal)

Tandai bagian (A/B/C/D) yang salah.

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Soal 1
The committee (A) have decided (B) to postpone (C) the meeting (D) until next Monday.

• Jawaban: A

• Pembahasan: “Committee” adalah singular sebagai unit → gunakan “has decided”.

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Soal 2
Each of the students (A) is required (B) to submit their (C) assignments (D) by Friday.

• Jawaban: C

• Pembahasan: “Each” subjek singular → gunakan “his or her assignment” bukan “their assignments”.

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Soal 3
The professor, along with her assistants, (A) are preparing (B) the final exam (C) for next week (D).

• Jawaban: A

• Pembahasan: Subjek “The professor” singular meski ada “along with” → gunakan “is preparing”.

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Soal 4
Not only (A) the students (B) but also (C) the teacher (D) were excited about the results.

• Jawaban: A

• Pembahasan: Struktur “Not only … but also …” membutuhkan inversi: “Not only were the students but also the teacher was excited.” Bagian A salah.

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Soal 5
If he (A) had known about the meeting, he (B) would have attended (C) it but (D) he didn’t.

• Jawaban: D

• Pembahasan: Kalimat kondisional type 3: gunakan “he wouldn’t have” alih-alih “he didn’t.”

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Soal 6
Neither the manager (A) nor the employees (B) (C) wants (D) to change the project scope.

• Jawaban: C

• Pembahasan: Subjek “employees” plural → gunakan “want” bukan “wants”.

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Soal 7
By the time we arrived, the lecture (A) already (B) had started (C) an hour (D) ago.

• Jawaban: B

• Pembahasan: Urutan kata salah (“already” seharusnya sebelum “had”).

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Soal 8
She suggested that he (A) attends (B) the seminar (C) to learn more (D) about renewable energy.

• Jawaban: A

• Pembahasan: After “suggested that” gunakan subjunctive → “attend” (bukan “attends”).

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Soal 9
The data, which (A) was collected (B) last month, show (C) a significant (D) increase in sales.

• Jawaban: A

• Pembahasan: “Data” jamak → gunakan “were collected”.

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Soal 10
Hardly had she entered the room (A) when (B) all the lights suddenly (C) goes (D) on.

• Jawaban: D

• Pembahasan: Subjek jamak “lights” → gunakan “went”.

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Soal 11
The team will begin the presentation (A) at 10 AM (B) tomorrow, and (C) then (D) they will answer questions.

• Jawaban: D

• Pembahasan: Redundant “they” perlu dihilangkan: “…and then answer questions.”

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Soal 12
Despite (A) of the fact (B) that he studied hard, (C) he did (D) not pass the exam.

• Jawaban: B

• Pembahasan: Frasa benar: “Despite the fact that…”

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Soal 13
Although she (A) is tired, she (B) still (C) working (D) on the project.

• Jawaban: D

• Pembahasan: Perlu present continuous: “is working”.

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Soal 14
The book required (A) for the course are (B) listed (C) at the university (D) bookstore.

• Jawaban: A

• Pembahasan: Subjek “book” banyak → “books required” atau “The books required…”

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Soal 15
Between (A) you and I, there (B) isn’t (C) much difference (D) in results.

• Jawaban: B

• Pembahasan: Struktur benar adalah “Between you and me”.

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Soal 16
They were discussing (A) whether (B) they should to implement (C) the new policy (D) next month.

• Jawaban: C

• Pembahasan: Verb setelah modal “should” tanpa “to”: gunakan “implement”.

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Soal 17
Everyone in the class, including Jake, (A) have (B) to complete (C) the assignment (D) today.

• Jawaban: B

• Pembahasan: Subjek singular → gunakan “has to complete”.

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Soal 18
Neither the proposal (A) nor the funding (B) were (C) adequate enough (D) for the project.

• Jawaban: D

• Pembahasan: Redundansi “adequate enough” → pilih salah satu (“adequate”).

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Soal 19
If she (A) would have known (B) about the issue, she (C) would help (D) prevent it.

• Jawaban: A

• Pembahasan: Conditional type 3: gunakan “had known”.

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Soal 20
More than fifty percent (A) of the students (B) has (C) completed (D) the survey.

• Jawaban: C

• Pembahasan: Subjek jamak → “have completed”.

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B. Written Expression – Sentence Completion (20 soal)

Pilih jawaban terbaik (a–d).

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Soal 21
Despite ______ heavy rain, the event continued as planned.
a. it was
b. of
c. it being
d. having been

• Jawaban: c

• Pembahasan: Struktur: “Despite it being heavy rain…”

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Soal 22
I prefer coffee ______ tea in the morning.
a. than
b. rather
c. to
d. over

• Jawaban: c

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Soal 23
She has been working here ______ five years.
a. since
b. for
c. during
d. until

• Jawaban: b

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Soal 24
If I ______ enough money, I would buy a car.
a. have
b. had
c. will have
d. would have

• Jawaban: b

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Soal 25
He’s interested ______ learning more about the program.
a. on
b. to
c. in
d. for

• Jawaban: c

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Soal 26
They advised us ______ early to avoid traffic.
a. to leave
b. leaving
c. leave
d. left

• Jawaban: a

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Soal 27
By the time you arrive, we ______ dinner.
a. will finish
b. have finished
c. had finished
d. will have finished

• Jawaban: d

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Soal 28
She’s used to ______ up early.
a. get
b. getting
c. to get
d. got

• Jawaban: b

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Soal 29
I look forward ______ this book.
a. read
b. reading
c. to read
d. to reading

• Jawaban: d

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Soal 30
Not only the students ______ the lecture, but also the professor.
a. enjoy
b. enjoys
c. enjoying
d. enjoyed

• Jawaban: a

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Soal 31
Although ______ busy, she attended the conference.
a. she was
b. of being
c. being
d. was

• Jawaban: c

• Pembahasan: “Although being busy” adalah bentuk benar untuk kata sambung di awal klausa.

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Soal 32
He failed the test ______ he studied hard.
a. but
b. and
c. although
d. so

• Jawaban: a

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Soal 33
It’s important that he ______ on time.
a. arrives
b. arrive
c. arrived
d. arriving

• Jawaban: b

• Pembahasan: After “important that” gunakan subjunctive tanpa -s.

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Soal 34
______ the weather is good, we’ll go hiking.
a. If
b. Unless
c. Provided
d. Although

• Jawaban: c

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Soal 35
They didn’t start until ______ the instructor arrived.
a. when
b. until
c. although
d. after

• Jawaban: d

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Soal 36
_________ to your suggestions, we improved the plan.
a. Thanks
b. Thank
c. Thanks for
d. Thank to

• Jawaban: c

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Soal 37
She couldn’t go ______ being sick.
a. because
b. despite
c. due
d. although

• Jawaban: b

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Soal 38
He decided ______ a break before continuing.
a. take
b. to take
c. taking
d. to taking

• Jawaban: b

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Soal 39
The report must be submitted no later ______ Friday.
a. with
b. than
c. of
d. for

• Jawaban: b

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Soal 40
We arrived __ time for the presentation.
a. in
b. at
c. on
d. to

• Jawaban: a

• Pembahasan: Idiom: “in time” artinya cukup waktu, bukan “on time”.

3. Reading Comprehension TOEFL (30 Soal)

Passage 1: Photosynthesis Basics

Teks Ringkas:

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants convert sunlight into chemical energy. In chloroplasts, chlorophyll captures light, primarily in blue and red wavelengths. The absorbed energy drives two main stages: the light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle. In the first stage, water molecules split, producing oxygen and transferring energy to ATP and NADPH. In the Calvin cycle, the plant uses ATP and NADPH to transform carbon dioxide into glucose.

Soal dan Pembahasan:

1. What is the main idea?
   Jawaban: c. How photosynthesis works
   Pembahasan: Teks menjelaskan proses dan tahap-tahap utama fotosintesis, bukan fokus ke hal lain.

2. Which light colors does chlorophyll absorb?
   Jawaban: b. Blue & red
   Pembahasan: Disebutkan eksplisit dalam teks.

3. What splits in the first stage?
   Jawaban: c. Water molecules
   Pembahasan: Water dipecah untuk menghasilkan oksigen.

4. What is produced in the Calvin Cycle?
   Jawaban: d. Glucose
   Pembahasan: Glukosa dihasilkan dari CO2 dengan bantuan ATP dan NADPH.

5. Factor that does NOT affect photosynthesis:
   Jawaban: d. Soil pH
   Pembahasan: Hanya light intensity, CO2, dan suhu yang disebutkan.

6. Where does photosynthesis occur?
   Jawaban: b. Chloroplasts
   Pembahasan: Tercantum jelas di awal paragraf.

7. Effect of low temperature:
   Jawaban: c. Decreases
   Pembahasan: Kondisi tidak optimal menurunkan efisiensi.

8. Function of NADPH:
   Jawaban: c. Carries energy
   Pembahasan: NADPH dan ATP membawa energi dari tahap pertama ke Calvin cycle.

9. Engineered crops artinya?
   Jawaban: b. Genetically or biologically modified
   Pembahasan: Berhubungan dengan rekayasa untuk adaptasi tanaman.

10. Tujuan memahami fotosintesis:
    Jawaban: c. Improve crop adaptation
    Pembahasan: Disampaikan pada kalimat terakhir.

Passage 2: Urbanization and Public Health

Teks Ringkas: Urbanization is growing fast and brings health problems: disease transmission, pollution, and sanitation issues. Poor people in cities are most at risk. Governments improve waste systems, hospitals, and promote health education. Sustainable designs help lower disease and improve life.

Soal dan Pembahasan:

11. Main idea?
    Jawaban: c. Effects of urbanization on health
    Pembahasan: Fokusnya pada dampak urbanisasi terhadap kesehatan.

12. Dense populations cause:
    Jawaban: b. Disease spread
    Pembahasan: Disebutkan langsung dalam teks.

13. Most vulnerable group?
    Jawaban: c. Urban poor
    Pembahasan: Kalimat kedua menyebutkan kelompok ini.

14. NOT done by governments:
    Jawaban: d. Reducing green spaces
    Pembahasan: Justru sebaliknya, green spaces dianjurkan.

15. Sustainable design includes:
    Jawaban: c. Green spaces and transit
    Pembahasan: Disebutkan secara langsung.

16. Clean cities have fewer:
    Jawaban: b. Respiratory illnesses
    Pembahasan: Di paragraf terakhir.

17. Overburdened sanitation artinya:
    Jawaban: b. Overloaded/insufficient
    Pembahasan: Sistem sanitasi tidak mampu menampung populasi.

18. Health education purpose:
    Jawaban: d. To teach prevention
    Pembahasan: Menekan penyebaran penyakit melalui edukasi.

19. NOT a public health measure:
    Jawaban: d. Urban sprawl
    Pembahasan: Urban sprawl tidak disebut dan malah negatif.

20. Inference:
    Jawaban: b. Worse well-being
    Pembahasan: Tanpa desain yang berkelanjutan, kesejahteraan menurun.

Passage 3: Industrial Revolution Overview

Teks Ringkas: The Industrial Revolution changed production. Before, goods were handmade. Factories increased output but caused labor problems. Reformers pushed for labor laws. By mid-19th century, regulations were made.

Soal dan Pembahasan:

21. Main idea?
    Jawaban: c. Industrial Revolution effects
    Pembahasan: Teks membahas dampak sosial dan ekonomi.

22. Goods were made how before factories?
    Jawaban: c. By hand
    Pembahasan: Disebutkan di awal.

23. NOT mentioned issue:
    Jawaban: d. Low wages
    Pembahasan: Tidak dibahas secara eksplisit.

24. Reform movements aimed to:
    Jawaban: b. Improve worker conditions
    Pembahasan: Fokus pada hukum tenaga kerja.

25. What happened by mid-19th century?
    Jawaban: c. Implemented early regulations
    Pembahasan: Disebutkan langsung.

26. Steam engines were part of:
    Jawaban: b. Industrial Revolution
    Pembahasan: Disebut dalam kalimat pertama.

27. Benefit of factories?
    Jawaban: c. Higher output
    Pembahasan: Produktivitas meningkat drastis.

28. Debates involved:
    Jawaban: b. Growth vs. rights
    Pembahasan: Kalimat terakhir menyebutkan isu ini.

29. Meaning of “mechanized looms”?
    Jawaban: b. Machine‑driven looms
    Pembahasan: Mekanisasi artinya penggantian tangan manusia dengan mesin.

30. Pollution during Industrial Revolution was:
    Jawaban: b. Widespread
    Pembahasan: Disebutkan sebagai salah satu konsekuensi utama.

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