Soal Asli SNBT 2025 LBE 3 Juni 2025

Text 1: Researchers in the Solomon Islands have found what they believe as the world’s largest coral colony. This enormous coral, made up of millions of tiny animals called polyps, measures 34 meters wide and 32 meters long-so big that it can be seen from space. This giant coral is a rare and extraordinary finding, showcasing the beauty and vulnerability of coral ecosystems in a rapidly changing world. Unlike typical coral reefs, which are made of many distinct colonies, this one is a single organism. The coral, a species called *Pavona clavus*, looks like a lumpy brown mound with hints of yellow, green, and purple. It is likely several centuries old due to its slow growth. "When Napoleon was alive, this coral was already here," said a marine biologist, Manu San Felix, who discovered it last month. Coral reefs worldwide are vanishing as climate change warms the oceans. Corals rely on algae living inside them for food and color, but when water temperatures rise, the algae leaves, causing the corals to turn white in a process called bleaching. Without the algae, the corals starve and die. Text 2: Aiyana James attended her first water potato harvest on the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s land in Idaho last October. Despite the excitement, the weather was colder than usual, and early snow affected the harvest. "I know that this isn’t supposed to be how it is," James said. "Deep down within me, I’m like, ‘This just doesn’t feel right.’" The harvest was bad, which has been happening more often in recent years due to dry summers and extreme weather. Water potatoes, a key traditional food, have been disappearing along with other plants like camas. This is because of past damage to the land, especially due to a 1909 law that took away tribal lands, and the effects of climate change. Salmon and trout disappeared from streams, wildfires became more frequent, and essential foods became harder to find. The Coeur d’Alene Tribe has been fighting against these problems for years. Now, Aiyana James has joined the fight as one of the tribe’s first climate resilience coordinators, working to protect the land and helping the tribe adapt to the changing environment.

According to Text 1, what is NOT the characteristic of the newly discovered *Pavona clavus*? It ...

1. A.has colors like yellow, green, and purple
2. B.is 34 meters wide and 32 meters long
3. C.consists of multiple different colonies
4. D.is an individual creature
5. E.grows at a slow pace

Text 1: Researchers in the Solomon Islands have found what they believe as the world’s largest coral colony. This enormous coral, made up of millions of tiny animals called polyps, measures 34 meters wide and 32 meters long-so big that it can be seen from space. This giant coral is a rare and extraordinary finding, showcasing the beauty and vulnerability of coral ecosystems in a rapidly changing world. Unlike typical coral reefs, which are made of many distinct colonies, this one is a single organism. The coral, a species called *Pavona clavus*, looks like a lumpy brown mound with hints of yellow, green, and purple. It is likely several centuries old due to its slow growth. "When Napoleon was alive, this coral was already here," said a marine biologist, Manu San Felix, who discovered it last month. Coral reefs worldwide are vanishing as climate change warms the oceans. Corals rely on algae living inside them for food and color, but when water temperatures rise, the algae leaves, causing the corals to turn white in a process called bleaching. Without the algae, the corals starve and die. Text 2: Aiyana James attended her first water potato harvest on the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s land in Idaho last October. Despite the excitement, the weather was colder than usual, and early snow affected the harvest. "I know that this isn’t supposed to be how it is," James said. "Deep down within me, I’m like, ‘This just doesn’t feel right.’" The harvest was bad, which has been happening more often in recent years due to dry summers and extreme weather. Water potatoes, a key traditional food, have been disappearing along with other plants like camas. This is because of past damage to the land, especially due to a 1909 law that took away tribal lands, and the effects of climate change. Salmon and trout disappeared from streams, wildfires became more frequent, and essential foods became harder to find. The Coeur d’Alene Tribe has been fighting against these problems for years. Now, Aiyana James has joined the fight as one of the tribe’s first climate resilience coordinators, working to protect the land and helping the tribe adapt to the changing environment.

The word This in Text 2 Paragraph 2 refers to ...

1. A.the disappearance of water potatoes and camas
2. B.the first water potato harvest of Aiyana James
3. C.the 1909 law that took away tribal lands
4. D.Aiyana James’ arrival to the tribal lands
5. E.the bad weather during the harvest

Text 1: Researchers in the Solomon Islands have found what they believe as the world’s largest coral colony. This enormous coral, made up of millions of tiny animals called polyps, measures 34 meters wide and 32 meters long-so big that it can be seen from space. This giant coral is a rare and extraordinary finding, showcasing the beauty and vulnerability of coral ecosystems in a rapidly changing world. Unlike typical coral reefs, which are made of many distinct colonies, this one is a single organism. The coral, a species called *Pavona clavus*, looks like a lumpy brown mound with hints of yellow, green, and purple. It is likely several centuries old due to its slow growth. "When Napoleon was alive, this coral was already here," said a marine biologist, Manu San Felix, who discovered it last month. Coral reefs worldwide are vanishing as climate change warms the oceans. Corals rely on algae living inside them for food and color, but when water temperatures rise, the algae leaves, causing the corals to turn white in a process called bleaching. Without the algae, the corals starve and die. Text 2: Aiyana James attended her first water potato harvest on the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s land in Idaho last October. Despite the excitement, the weather was colder than usual, and early snow affected the harvest. "I know that this isn’t supposed to be how it is," James said. "Deep down within me, I’m like, ‘This just doesn’t feel right.’" The harvest was bad, which has been happening more often in recent years due to dry summers and extreme weather. Water potatoes, a key traditional food, have been disappearing along with other plants like camas. This is because of past damage to the land, especially due to a 1909 law that took away tribal lands, and the effects of climate change. Salmon and trout disappeared from streams, wildfires became more frequent, and essential foods became harder to find. The Coeur d’Alene Tribe has been fighting against these problems for years. Now, Aiyana James has joined the fight as one of the tribe’s first climate resilience coordinators, working to protect the land and helping the tribe adapt to the changing environment.

According to the texts, information about the effects of climate change to the environment can be found in ...

1. A.Text 1 Paragraph 1 and Text 2 Paragraph 2
2. B.Text 1 Paragraph 1 and Text 2 Paragraph 3
3. C.Text 1 Paragraph 2 and Text 2 Paragraph 1
4. D.Text 1 Paragraph 2 and Text 2 Paragraph 3
5. E.Text 1 Paragraph 3 and Text 2 Paragraph 2

Text 1: Researchers in the Solomon Islands have found what they believe as the world’s largest coral colony. This enormous coral, made up of millions of tiny animals called polyps, measures 34 meters wide and 32 meters long-so big that it can be seen from space. This giant coral is a rare and extraordinary finding, showcasing the beauty and vulnerability of coral ecosystems in a rapidly changing world. Unlike typical coral reefs, which are made of many distinct colonies, this one is a single organism. The coral, a species called *Pavona clavus*, looks like a lumpy brown mound with hints of yellow, green, and purple. It is likely several centuries old due to its slow growth. "When Napoleon was alive, this coral was already here," said a marine biologist, Manu San Felix, who discovered it last month. Coral reefs worldwide are vanishing as climate change warms the oceans. Corals rely on algae living inside them for food and color, but when water temperatures rise, the algae leaves, causing the corals to turn white in a process called bleaching. Without the algae, the corals starve and die. Text 2: Aiyana James attended her first water potato harvest on the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s land in Idaho last October. Despite the excitement, the weather was colder than usual, and early snow affected the harvest. "I know that this isn’t supposed to be how it is," James said. "Deep down within me, I’m like, ‘This just doesn’t feel right.’" The harvest was bad, which has been happening more often in recent years due to dry summers and extreme weather. Water potatoes, a key traditional food, have been disappearing along with other plants like camas. This is because of past damage to the land, especially due to a 1909 law that took away tribal lands, and the effects of climate change. Salmon and trout disappeared from streams, wildfires became more frequent, and essential foods became harder to find. The Coeur d’Alene Tribe has been fighting against these problems for years. Now, Aiyana James has joined the fight as one of the tribe’s first climate resilience coordinators, working to protect the land and helping the tribe adapt to the changing environment.

What is the relationship between Text 1 and Text 2?

1. A.Text 1 focuses on traditional practices in the Solomon Islands whose examples are elaborated in Text 2.
2. B.Text 1 is about marine biology, and Text 2 provides the example in Coeur d’Alene Tribe.
3. C.Both texts describe the direct impact of human actions on the environment.
4. D.Both texts explore the effects of climate change on the ecosystems.
5. E.Both texts discuss the maintenance of ecosystems.

Text 1: Researchers in the Solomon Islands have found what they believe as the world’s largest coral colony. This enormous coral, made up of millions of tiny animals called polyps, measures 34 meters wide and 32 meters long-so big that it can be seen from space. This giant coral is a rare and extraordinary finding, showcasing the beauty and vulnerability of coral ecosystems in a rapidly changing world. Unlike typical coral reefs, which are made of many distinct colonies, this one is a single organism. The coral, a species called *Pavona clavus*, looks like a lumpy brown mound with hints of yellow, green, and purple. It is likely several centuries old due to its slow growth. "When Napoleon was alive, this coral was already here," said a marine biologist, Manu San Felix, who discovered it last month. Coral reefs worldwide are vanishing as climate change warms the oceans. Corals rely on algae living inside them for food and color, but when water temperatures rise, the algae leaves, causing the corals to turn white in a process called bleaching. Without the algae, the corals starve and die. Text 2: Aiyana James attended her first water potato harvest on the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s land in Idaho last October. Despite the excitement, the weather was colder than usual, and early snow affected the harvest. "I know that this isn’t supposed to be how it is," James said. "Deep down within me, I’m like, ‘This just doesn’t feel right.’" The harvest was bad, which has been happening more often in recent years due to dry summers and extreme weather. Water potatoes, a key traditional food, have been disappearing along with other plants like camas. This is because of past damage to the land, especially due to a 1909 law that took away tribal lands, and the effects of climate change. Salmon and trout disappeared from streams, wildfires became more frequent, and essential foods became harder to find. The Coeur d’Alene Tribe has been fighting against these problems for years. Now, Aiyana James has joined the fight as one of the tribe’s first climate resilience coordinators, working to protect the land and helping the tribe adapt to the changing environment.

Based on the two texts, which of the following will most likely happen in the future?

1. A.Scientists will introduce a new species of algae into the ocean to maintain water temperature.
2. B.More ecosystems will disappear because of the slow progress in fighting climate change.
3. C.Coral reefs will immediately recover because more people will fight climate change.
4. D.Coeur d’Alene Tribe will abandon the farm and start an urban lifestyle.
5. E.Water potatoes will extinct because climate change is unstoppable.

Text 1: Researchers in the Solomon Islands have found what they believe as the world’s largest coral colony. This enormous coral, made up of millions of tiny animals called polyps, measures 34 meters wide and 32 meters long-so big that it can be seen from space. This giant coral is a rare and extraordinary finding, showcasing the beauty and vulnerability of coral ecosystems in a rapidly changing world. Unlike typical coral reefs, which are made of many distinct colonies, this one is a single organism. The coral, a species called *Pavona clavus*, looks like a lumpy brown mound with hints of yellow, green, and purple. It is likely several centuries old due to its slow growth. "When Napoleon was alive, this coral was already here," said a marine biologist, Manu San Felix, who discovered it last month. Coral reefs worldwide are vanishing as climate change warms the oceans. Corals rely on algae living inside them for food and color, but when water temperatures rise, the algae leaves, causing the corals to turn white in a process called bleaching. Without the algae, the corals starve and die. Text 2: Aiyana James attended her first water potato harvest on the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s land in Idaho last October. Despite the excitement, the weather was colder than usual, and early snow affected the harvest. "I know that this isn’t supposed to be how it is," James said. "Deep down within me, I’m like, ‘This just doesn’t feel right.’" The harvest was bad, which has been happening more often in recent years due to dry summers and extreme weather. Water potatoes, a key traditional food, have been disappearing along with other plants like camas. This is because of past damage to the land, especially due to a 1909 law that took away tribal lands, and the effects of climate change. Salmon and trout disappeared from streams, wildfires became more frequent, and essential foods became harder to find. The Coeur d’Alene Tribe has been fighting against these problems for years. Now, Aiyana James has joined the fight as one of the tribe’s first climate resilience coordinators, working to protect the land and helping the tribe adapt to the changing environment.

Based on Text 1 and Text 2, which of the following recommendations is appropriate to be implemented?

1. A.Farmers should increase the use of chemical fertilizers to improve food production.
2. B.The traditions of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe should be preserved as a model for other tribal lands.
3. C.Immediate actions should be taken to protect coral ecosystems and traditional foods from climate change effects.
4. D.All human activities around coral reefs and tribal lands should be stopped to prevent environmental damages.
5. E.Government should promote the use of traditional methods in food harvesting.

Barbarra (12-10-2024): What’s wrong about being a fan of multiple teams? What’s your thoughts about it? Alexis Reeves (12-10-2024): Some people think it’s problematic for conflict of interests. If your teams play against each other, you might feel hard to choose which team to support. Keaton Young (12-10-2024): However, many people also enjoy being fans of multiple teams for various reasons, such as personal connections, regional ties, or simply enjoying the sport itself. Fandom is a personal experience, and what matters most is the enjoyment it brings to the fans. Mark Kappe (13-10-2024): Younger people can develop a strong connection with their favorite teams. It’s good to follow the ups and downs of their teams and keep on supporting them. Kumardev Pathak (13-10-2024): But let me tell you one thing, one can support as many teams as they want but that’s not just what a true fan does. It’s more like a decision we take. Think a thousand times before picking one but never look back once you have chosen. Chris Barrera (16-10-2024): As a kid in the 1970’s growing up in the NY area, most boys, including me, liked either the Jets or Giants, because both teams consistently performed well. We also had another more successful NFL team we liked even more.

Who argued that the most important thing as a fan was to get the pleasure from it?

1. A.Alexis Reeves
2. B.Keaton Young
3. C.Mark Kappe
4. D.Kumardev Pathak
5. E.Chris Barrera

Barbarra (12-10-2024): What’s wrong about being a fan of multiple teams? What’s your thoughts about it? Alexis Reeves (12-10-2024): Some people think it’s problematic for conflict of interests. If your teams play against each other, you might feel hard to choose which team to support. Keaton Young (12-10-2024): However, many people also enjoy being fans of multiple teams for various reasons, such as personal connections, regional ties, or simply enjoying the sport itself. Fandom is a personal experience, and what matters most is the enjoyment it brings to the fans. Mark Kappe (13-10-2024): Younger people can develop a strong connection with their favorite teams. It’s good to follow the ups and downs of their teams and keep on supporting them. Kumardev Pathak (13-10-2024): But let me tell you one thing, one can support as many teams as they want but that’s not just what a true fan does. It’s more like a decision we take. Think a thousand times before picking one but never look back once you have chosen. Chris Barrera (16-10-2024): As a kid in the 1970’s growing up in the NY area, most boys, including me, liked either the Jets or Giants, because both teams consistently performed well. We also had another more successful NFL team we liked even more.

The word can in Mark Kappe’s post is used to express ...

1. A.a certainty
2. B.a necessity
3. C.a possibility
4. D.a suggestion
5. E.an obligation

Barbarra (12-10-2024): What’s wrong about being a fan of multiple teams? What’s your thoughts about it? Alexis Reeves (12-10-2024): Some people think it’s problematic for conflict of interests. If your teams play against each other, you might feel hard to choose which team to support. Keaton Young (12-10-2024): However, many people also enjoy being fans of multiple teams for various reasons, such as personal connections, regional ties, or simply enjoying the sport itself. Fandom is a personal experience, and what matters most is the enjoyment it brings to the fans. Mark Kappe (13-10-2024): Younger people can develop a strong connection with their favorite teams. It’s good to follow the ups and downs of their teams and keep on supporting them. Kumardev Pathak (13-10-2024): But let me tell you one thing, one can support as many teams as they want but that’s not just what a true fan does. It’s more like a decision we take. Think a thousand times before picking one but never look back once you have chosen. Chris Barrera (16-10-2024): As a kid in the 1970’s growing up in the NY area, most boys, including me, liked either the Jets or Giants, because both teams consistently performed well. We also had another more successful NFL team we liked even more.

Which of the following issues is stated at the beginning of the thread?

1. A.The inappropriateness of being in multiple teams
2. B.The acceptability of supporting more than one team
3. C.The problem of being loyal to the fandom of one team
4. D.What is wrong about being a life-time supporter of a team
5. E.The possibility of supporting other people’s favorite teams

Barbarra (12-10-2024): What’s wrong about being a fan of multiple teams? What’s your thoughts about it? Alexis Reeves (12-10-2024): Some people think it’s problematic for conflict of interests. If your teams play against each other, you might feel hard to choose which team to support. Keaton Young (12-10-2024): However, many people also enjoy being fans of multiple teams for various reasons, such as personal connections, regional ties, or simply enjoying the sport itself. Fandom is a personal experience, and what matters most is the enjoyment it brings to the fans. Mark Kappe (13-10-2024): Younger people can develop a strong connection with their favorite teams. It’s good to follow the ups and downs of their teams and keep on supporting them. Kumardev Pathak (13-10-2024): But let me tell you one thing, one can support as many teams as they want but that’s not just what a true fan does. It’s more like a decision we take. Think a thousand times before picking one but never look back once you have chosen. Chris Barrera (16-10-2024): As a kid in the 1970’s growing up in the NY area, most boys, including me, liked either the Jets or Giants, because both teams consistently performed well. We also had another more successful NFL team we liked even more.

Who posted the most irrelevant response to Barbarra’s post about the problem of being a fan of multiple teams?

1. A.Alexis Reeves
2. B.Keaton Young
3. C.Mark Kappe
4. D.Kumardev Pathak
5. E.Chris Barrera