15 Contoh Soal News Item beserta Jawabannya, Pilihan Ganda dan Essay

Contoh Soal News Item Nomor 11 – 15

Read the following text to answer questions number 11 to 13.

Indonesia put in an impressive performance in their 2-0 defeat of Singapore, but still failed to qualify for next year’s AFC U-22 soccer championship after finishing a third place at the end of Group E matches in Pekanbaru, Riau on Sunday.

The two goals for the home side, which welcomed Coach Aji Santoso back the sidelines from a four matches suspension, both came in the second half from Agung Supriyanto.

He scored his first goal from the penalty box before finding his second several minutes later. He beat a defender with a swift maneuver from the right flank and had the goalkeeper gasping as his thunderous goal blasted into the far post.

The young Indonesians collected 9 points, or just one point behind runner-up Australia, out of a six strong field of competitors. Japan topped the standing with a perfect collection 20-2 goal margin.

Singapore came in fourth with 7 points followed by Timor Leste with 3 points and Macau with no points.

In earlier matches in the day, favorite Japan continued their dominant form with a 5-0 drubbing of another tournament favorite Australia, while Timor Leste chalked up their first victory, a 4-1 over last-placed Macau.

11. Why did Indonesia fail to qualify for next year’s AAFC U-22?

A. They defeated Singapore.

B. They got disqualified.

C. They finished in the third place.

D. They did not have the chance.

E. They showed impressive performance.

Jawaban: C

12. How did Agung Supriyanto get his second goal?

A. He let the goalkeeper keep the ball.

B. He beat a goalkeeper with a maneuver.

C. He welcomed Coach Aji Santoso back.

D. He kicked the ball from the penalty box.

E. He beat a defender with a swift maneuver.

Jawaban: E

13. What is the main idea of paragraph 1 ?

A. Indonesia failed to qualify next year’s AFC U-22 despite their winning over Singapore.

B. Indonesia and Singapore participated in the AFC U-22 in Pekanbaru, Riau.

C. Indonesia’s impressive performance has trounced Singapore by 2-0.

D. Indonesia did not perform well but could defeat Singapore by 2-0.

E. Indonesia could defeat Singapore by 2-0.

Jawaban: A