40 Contoh Soal dan Jawaban TOEFL Reading Comprehension

 - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) menjadi salah satu tes kemampuan berbahasa Inggris yang paling banyak digunakan untuk keperluan akademik dan profesional di seluruh dunia.Bagian reading comprehension dalam TOEFL menguji kemampuan peserta dalam memahami teks akademik berbahasa Inggris, mulai dari ide pokok, detail informasi, hingga inferensi dan kosakata.Untuk membantu calon peserta TOEFL mempersiapkan diri, khususnya dalam menghadapi sesi Reading Comprehension, berikut disajikan 40 contoh soal lengkap dengan kunci jawabanya, yuk latihan! Bacaan untuk soal nomor 1-6 Robert Moog was an American inventor who developed the Moog Synthesizer. It was one of the first synthesizers to gain widespread use as a musical instrument. Moog’s synthesizers were an important pa Line of musical innovation in rock and jazz music in the 1960s and 1970s. Robert Arthur Moog was born in Queens, a borough of New York City 75 years ago. He became fascinated with electronics as a teenager, particularly an early electronic music instrument called the theremin. Moog studied physic and electrical engineering at Queens College and Columbia University, both in New York City and later received a Ph.D. in engineering physic Cornel University in Ithaca, New York. In 1954, while still an undergraduate student, Moog formed his own company to sell theremins and theremin kits.Soon after, Moog began working on a keyboard instrument that could replicate the sound of any musical instrument electronically. Working with American composer Herbert Deutsch, Moog introduced the prototype Moog Synthesizer at a convention in 1964. The device represented a significant advance over previous electronic synthesizer because of its use of new semiconductor technology, which made it smaller and considerably cheaper than earlier machines. The Moog, as it was known, was soon in demand by musician all over the world.In 1964, Moog began a collaboration with American composer and organist Walter Carlos (now Wendy Carlos), who released the bestselling electronic music album Switched-On Bach in 1968. Rock groups such as the Beatles and Yes and jazz musicians such as Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea began incorporating Moog Synthesizer into their recordings, a trend that increased when the company introduced the compact and portable Minimoog in 1970. A Moog Synthesizer was also prominently featured on the soundtrack to the movie A Clockwork Orange in 1971. Encyclopedia of World Biography, 20081. The word “prominently” in paragraph 3 can easily be replaced by …2. The passage describes theremin as a/an …3. The pronoun “it” paragraph 2 refers to…4. According to the passage, all of the following are true about The Moo g, EXCEPT…5. The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses…6. The main idea of paragraph three is ... Bacaan untuk nomor 7- 11Renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, have gained significant attention in recent years. Unlike fossil fuels, these sources are sustainable and do not contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. However, challenges such as high costs and dependence on weather conditions still limit their widespread adoption. Governments worldwide are investing in renewable energy to reduce environmental impact and achieve energy independence.7. What is the main idea of the passage?8. Which of the following is mentioned as a challenge for renewable energy?9. What does the word “sustainable” in the first paragraph most likely mean?10. What can be inferred about renewable energy from the passage?11. Why does the author discuss government investments in renewable energy?Bacaan untuk soal no 12- 16The Benefits of Outdoor ExerciseEngaging in outdoor exercise offers numerous benefits for both physical and mental well-being. One advantage is the exposure to natural sunlight, which helps the body produce vitamin D, necessary for bone health. Additionally, being outdoors provides a change of scenery and fresh air, creating a more enjoyable workout experience.Regular outdoor exercise also offers various physical benefits. Activities such as walking, jogging, or cycling in natural environments can help improve cardiovascular health, strengthen muscles, and enhance overall fitness levels. The uneven terrain and varying resistance in outdoor settings engage different muscle groups, leading to a more well-rounded workout.Moreover, outdoor exercise has positive effects on mental health. Research suggests that being in nature and green spaces can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. The calming and rejuvenating effects of nature contribute to improved mood and increased feelings of happiness. Outdoor exercise also provides a break from technology and screens, allowing individuals to disconnect and recharge mentally.Incorporating outdoor exercise into one’s routine can have long-lasting benefits for physical and mental well-being. It offers a holistic approach to fitness, combining the advantages of nature with the positive effects of physical activity.12. What is one advantage of engaging in outdoor exercise?13. Which of the following activities is NOT mentioned as a form of outdoor exercise in the passage?14. How does outdoor exercise benefit cardiovascular health?15. According to the passage, what positive effects does outdoor exercise have on mental health?16.  Why is outdoor exercise considered a holistic approach to fitness?Bacaan untuk soal nomor 17- 26Sarah and Emily, two aspiring musicians, were discussing their upcoming music recital.Sarah: Did you see that, Emily? Your piano skills are amazing!Emily: Thank you, Sarah! But I always get nervous during the recitals.Sarah: But you never make mistakes when we practice together. You’re such a talented pianist!Emily: It’s different when I perform in front of an audience. I get stage fright, and it affects my performance.Sarah: Maybe you just need more practice. We can rehearse together more often.Emily: I do practice a lot, Sarah! But I struggle to play well when people are watching me.Sarah: But you play beautifully when I’m watching you, don’t you?Emily: That’s because we’ve been friends for so long. I feel comfortable performing in front of you, but it’s challenging with others around.Sarah nodded, understanding Emily’s dilemma. She was determined to help her overcome her stage fright. The next day, Sarah and Emily met at the music hall to practice for their recital.After a few minutes, Sarah had an idea. She excused herself, leaving Emily alone on the stage.“Practice without me,” Sarah said to Emily. “I’ll be back in a minute.”Sarah hurried through the music hall, gathering a small group of people along the way. She found two fellow musicians, a music teacher, two staff members, and a janitor. She explained her plan to them, and they were excited to assist.Silently, they all made their way to the empty seats in the auditorium, where Emily was still practicing. Unbeknownst to her, the group sat and listened attentively as she played her pieces flawlessly.After a while, Sarah finally called out to Emily, breaking the silence. Emily turned around, surprised to see the gathered audience.Sarah revealed her intention: to show Emily that she could perform well with people watching. The successful practice session aimed to boost Emily’s confidence and eliminate her stage fright for the upcoming recital.“Hey, Emily!” Sarah exclaimed. Emily’s face lit up with surprise.“I just wanted to show you that you can play beautifully with an audience,” Sarah said. “Now you’ll have nothing to worry about for the recital!”17. What would be the best title for the story?18. In line 1, the word aspiring is closest in meaning to _______.19. What are Sarah and Emily discussing?20. Why does Emily get nervous during the recitals?SHUTTERSTOCK Ilustrasi bahasa Inggris, TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC21. What does Sarah suggest to Emily?22. Why does Emily struggle to play well when people are watching?23. According to Sarah, when does Emily play well?24.  What does Sarah do during their practice session the next day?25. Who does Sarah gather to listen to Emily’s performance?26. How does Emily perform during the practice session?Bacaan untuk soal nomor 27- 28The railroad was not the first institution to impose regularity on society, or to draw attention to the importance of precise timekeeping. For as long as merchants have set out their wares at daybreak and communal festivities have been celebrated, people have been in rough agreement with their neighbors as to the time of day. The value of this tradition is today more apparent than ever. Were it not for public acceptance of a single yardstick of time, social life would be unbearably chaotic: the massive daily transfers of goods, services, and information would proceed in fits and starts; the very fabric of modem society would begin to unravel.27. What is the main idea of the passage?  28. In line 4, the phrase “this tradition” refers to….Bacaan untuk soal nomor 29- 33A distinctively American architecture began with Frank Lloyd Wright, who had taken to heart the admonition that form should follow function and who thought of buildings not as separate architectural entities but as parts of an organic whole that included the land, the community, and the society.In a very real way the houses of colonial New England and some of the southern plantations had been functional, but Wright was the first architect to make functionalism the authoritative principle for public as well as for domestic buildings. As early as 1906 he built the Unity Temple in Oak Park, Illinois, the first of those churches that did so much to revolutionize ecclesiastical architecture in the United States.Thereafter he turned his genius to such miscellaneous structures as houses, schools, office buildings, and factories, among them the famous Larkin Building in Buffalo, New York, and the Johnson Wax Company building in Racine, Wisconsin.29. The phrase “taken to heart” in line 1 is closest in meaning to which of the following?30. In what way did Wright’s public buildings differ from most of those built by earlier architects?31. The author mentions the Unity Temple because, it32. The passage mentions that all of the following structures were built by Wright EXCEPT33. Which of the following statements best reflects one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural principles?Bacaan untuk soal nomor 33- 40There are two basic types of glaciers, those that flow outward in all directions with little regard for any underlying terrain and those that are confined by terrain to a particular path.The first category of glaciers includes those massive blankets that cover whole continents, appropriately called ice sheets. There must be over 50,000 square kilometers of land covered with ice for the glacier to qualify as an ice sheet. When portions of an ice sheet spread out over the ocean, they form ice shelves.About 20,000 years ago the Cordilleran Ice Sheet covered nearly all the mountains in southern Alaska, western Canada, and the western United States. It was about 3 kilometers deep at its thickest point in northern Alberta. Now there are only two sheets left on Earth, those covering Greenland and Antarctica.Any domelike body of ice that also flows out in all directions but covers less than 50,000 square kilometers is called an ice cap. Although ice caps are rare nowadays, there are a number in northeastern Canada, on Baffin Island, and on the Queen Elizabeth Islands.The second category of glaciers includes those of a variety of shapes and sizes generally called mountain or alpine glaciers. Mountain glaciers are typically identified by the landform that controls their flow. One form of mountain glacier that resembles an ice cap in that it flows outward in several directions is called an ice field. The difference between an ice field and an ice cap is subtle. Essentially, the flow of an ice field is somewhat controlled by surrounding terrain and thus does not have the domelike shape of a cap. There are several ice fields in the Wrangell. St. Elias, and Chugach mountains of Alaska and northern British Columbia.Less spectacular than large ice fields are the most common types of mountain glaciers: the cirque and valley glaciers. Cirque glaciers are found in depressions in the surface of the land and have a characteristic circular shape. The ice of valley glaciers, bound by terrain, flows down valleys, curves around their corners, and falls over cliffs.33. What does the passage mainly discuss?34. The word “massive” in line 3 is closest in meaning to35. It can be inferred that ice sheets are so named for which of the following reasons?36. According to the passage, ice shelves can be found37. According to the passage, where was the Cordilleran Ice Sheet thickest?38. The word “rare” in line 12 is closest in meaning to39. According to the passage (paragraph 5), ice fields resemble ice caps in which of the following ways?40. The word “it” in line 16 refers toDemikian 40 contoh soal dan jawaban reading comprehension TOEFL yang dapat digunakan untuk latihan persiapan tes TOEFL. 


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