20 Contoh Soal Report Text Lengkap Beserta Kunci Jawabannya

Report Text merupakan salah satu jenis teks dalam pelajaran Bahasa Inggris yang kerap muncul dalam berbagai ujian sekolah maupun asesmen kompetensi.

Materi ini tidak hanya menguji kemampuan siswa dalam memahami teks bacaan berbahasa Inggris, tetapi juga melatih keterampilan berpikir kritis terhadap informasi faktual.

Contoh soal ini disusun berdasarkan kompetensi dasar dalam Kurikulum Merdeka dan Kurikulum 2013, serta mengacu pada pola soal asesmen nasional. Materi ini diharapkan dapat menjadi referensi belajar yang akurat bagi siswa, guru, maupun orang tua dalam mendukung persiapan menghadapi ujian.

20 Contoh Soal Report Text

Text for number 1–5

Bamboo refers to evergreen, long-living flowering plants that belong to the subfamily Bambusoideae within the grass family Poaceae. The term "bamboo" is derived from the Kannada word bambu, which entered the English language through Indonesian and Malay.

Similar to other types of grass, bamboo stems typically have hollow sections between the nodes, and their vascular bundles are scattered across the cross-section rather than forming a circular pattern. Unlike dicot plants, bamboo lacks woody xylem. Because monocots, including bamboo and palms, do not experience secondary wood growth, their stems grow in a straight, column-like shape instead of narrowing toward the top.

Some species of bamboo rank among the world's fastest-growing plants, thanks to a distinctive rhizome-based system. Certain varieties are capable of growing up to 91 cm (36 inches) in just one day—nearly 4 cm (1.6 inches) every hour (about 1 mm every 90 seconds, or 1 inch every 40 minutes). The giant species of bamboo are the biggest members of the grass family.

Bamboo holds significant value both economically and culturally in regions like South Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia. It is commonly used as a construction material, a food ingredient, and a highly adaptable natural resource. Its compressive strength is greater than that of wood, brick, or concrete, and its tensile strength is comparable to that of steel.

1. What does the text mostly tell us about?

a. Bamboob. The usage of bambooc. The origin of bambood. PlantationsJawaban: a

2. Bamboo is a kind of ...

a. Woodb. Grassc. Decorative plantd. SavannaJawaban: b

3. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?

a. The usage of bamboob. Physical description of bambooc. Classification of bambood. Explanation of bamboo in generalJawaban: b

4. These are the usages of bamboo according to the text, except ...

a. Musical instrumentb. Material for buildingc. Foodd. Versatile raw productJawaban: a

5. Bamboo can be as strong as ...

a. Steelb. Woodc. Brickd. ConcreteJawaban: a

Text for number 6–10

Recognized by their reddish-brown hair, orangutans are the world’s largest tree-dwelling mammals, spending the majority of their lives in the forest canopy. They have long, strong arms along with grasping hands and feet, which help them swing from branch to branch. These intelligent primates share approximately 96.4 of their DNA with humans.

The word "orangutan" translates to "person of the forest" in Malay. Orangutans, who live in tropical lowland forests, tend to lead solitary lives. Their diet mainly consists of wild fruits such as lychees, mangosteens, and figs, and they drink water by sipping from tree cavities. They build nests from leaves and branches high up in the trees, which they use for sleeping at night and relaxing during the day. Adult male orangutans can weigh as much as 200 pounds. Males with cheek pads, called flanged males, have large facial flanges and a throat pouch used to emit loud, echoing sounds known as long calls. In contrast, unflanged males, who look similar to adult females, can eventually develop these features, though the biological reason behind this transformation is still not completely understood.

Orangutans from Borneo and Sumatra differ slightly in both looks and behavior. While both species have shaggy, reddish fur, Sumatran orangutans are distinguished by their longer facial hair. They also tend to form stronger social connections compared to the more solitary Bornean orangutans, who are also more likely to travel on the ground.

Unfortunately, the populations of both types have dropped significantly. Around 100 years ago, over 230,000 orangutans were believed to exist. Today, the number of Bornean orangutans is estimated to be about 104,700 (classified as Endangered), while the Sumatran orangutan population has dwindled to around 7,500 (classified as Critically Endangered).

A new species of orangutan, called the Tapanuli orangutan, was discovered in November 2017. With a population of fewer than 800 individuals, it is now considered the rarest and most threatened of all great apes.

6. What is the text written for ...

a. To tell the readers about endangered animalsb. To persuade the readers to take care of urang utanc. To explain about orang utans' lifed. To describe about orang utan in generalJawaban: d

7. What makes Bornean and Sumatran orang utan different?

a. Bornean orang utans have closer social bondsb. Sumatran orang utans have longer facial hairc. Sumatran orang utans are bigger than Borneand. Bornean orang utans are more endangeredJawaban: b

8. What do orang utans like to eat?

a. Wild fruitsb. Grassc. Leavesd. BananaJawaban: a

9. Why do orang utans make nest in trees?

a. To move through branchesb. To live solitaryc. To sleep and restd. To collect their foodsJawaban: c

10. "... the Tapanuli orangutan is the most ENDANGERED of all great apes."

The underlined word is closest in meaning to ...

a. Warningb. Commonc. Protectedd. ThreatenedJawaban: d

The following text for question number 11 to 15

The Songkran Festival is observed in Thailand as the traditional celebration of the New Year. It takes place annually from April 13th to 15th and aligns with the New Year observed in traditional calendars across South and Southeast Asia. The festival is believed to have its origins in the Hindu celebration known as Sankranti. Today, it is celebrated throughout Thailand, including the southernmost regions.

Nevertheless, the grandest and most well-known Songkran festivities occur in Chiang Mai, a city in the north, where the celebration can continue for six days or even longer. Over time, the festival has gained popularity among international visitors, turning into a major attraction for tourists. A distinctive aspect of Songkran is the splashing of water on one another. People take to the streets with buckets, hoses, and water guns. Many also carry bowls of inexpensive beige talcum powder mixed with water, which they gently smear on the faces and bodies of strangers as a gesture of blessing for the New Year. Local authorities usually block off several streets to accommodate the festivities.

In addition to the playful water fights, many people celebrate Songkran by visiting Buddhist temples to pray and offer food to the monks. They also cleanse sacred Buddha statues in both home altars and temples by softly pouring scented water over them. This symbolic act is thought to bring good fortune and success in the coming year. In cities such as Chiang Mai, Buddha images from significant temples are paraded through the streets, giving people the opportunity to ritually pour water over them as a sign of respect and reverence.

11. The suitable title for the text above is ...

a. New Year Celebrationb. The Songkran Festivalc. Sankranti Hindu Festivald. Southeast Asian Water FestivalJawaban: b

12. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?

a. The celebration is longer than a week.b. People come to Thailand for the festival.c. People sell special talc for the Songkran festival.d. The most famous Songkran celebration is in Chiang Mai.Jawaban: d

13. Where do people celebrate Songkran?

a. In Southeast Asiab. In Chiang Maic. In South Asiad. In ThailandJawaban: d

14. Why do they pour fragrant water over the Buddha images?

a. Because they are in the party mood.b. Because the officials close the street.c. Because it will bring them good luck.d. Because the images need some cleansing.Jawaban: d

15. The purpose of the text is ...

a. To retell about an experience in Thailand.b. To inform readers about a celebration.c. To advertise a cultural event.d. To entertain the readers.Jawaban: b

Text for number 16–20

What is the Aurora Borealis?

The Aurora is a spectacular natural light display caused by the interaction of electrically charged particles from the sun with gases like oxygen and nitrogen in Earth's atmosphere. These particles enter the Earth's magnetic field and collide with atmospheric gases, creating glowing lights visible near the magnetic poles in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

When auroras occur in the Northern Hemisphere, they are referred to as the ‘Aurora Borealis’ or ‘northern lights’. Meanwhile, those that appear in the Southern Hemisphere are known as the ‘Aurora Australis’ or ‘southern lights’.

Both types of auroras typically appear within oval-shaped zones centered around the magnetic poles. Scientists have found that northern and southern auroras often mirror each other in shape and color, happening simultaneously. These luminous displays can show a wide range of colors although green is the most frequent. Sometimes, red, yellow, violet, and blue also appear. The lights can take various forms, such as scattered glows, flowing arcs, waving curtains, or streaks that brighten the night sky with brilliant illumination.

Auroras are formed through interactions between Earth’s atmospheric gases and solar particles. The different colors in the aurora depend on which gases are involved in the collisions. The green hue, which is the most common, is caused by oxygen molecules about 60 miles above Earth. Less common red lights result from oxygen at higher altitudes, up to 200 miles. Nitrogen, on the other hand, can create blue or purplish auroras.

16. Why did the writer write the text?

a. To describe Aurora in generalb. To inform readers about the meaning of Aurorac. To explain how to see the Aurorad. To tell how the Aurora is formedJawaban: a

17. What is the fourth paragraph about?

a. An explanation of Aurorab. Locations where Aurora is visiblec. Causes of the Aurorad. Aurora shapes and appearancesJawaban: c

18. What causes the Aurora?

a. The combination of temperature and light at the polesb. Extremely cold temperatures in polar areasc. A reaction between oxygen and nitrogend. Collisions between solar charged particles and atmospheric gasesJawaban: d

19. The text might be useful for ...

a. Biology researchersb. Students with an interest in sciencec. Residents near the polesd. Travel bloggers planning to visit polar regionsJawaban: b

20. "... Auroras are the result of collisions between gaseous particles ..."

The word collisions can be replaced with ...a. Failureb. Crashc. Touchd. EffectJawaban: b

Dengan memahami pola dan variasi soal report text diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kemampuan berbahasa Inggris secara komprehensif, baik dalam aspek membaca maupun berpikir analitis.

Contoh soal yang telah disajikan dalam artikel ini dapat menjadi sarana latihan efektif menjelang ujian sekolah maupun asesmen nasional.

M/G Alya Ramadhanty Vardiansyah