Literasi B. Inggris 2

The questions number 1–4 are based on the following passage.
The United Nations predicts Earth will have to feed another 2.3 billion people by 2050, mostly
concentrated in urban centers far from farmland. Conventional agriculture may not be able to
meet that demand, but luckily NASA has been working for decades to tackle food production
both on Earth and in space. Feeding astronauts during long-term space exploration means
stretching resources to grow plants in space—including minimizing water use and energy
consumption and eliminating soil.
NASA initially pioneered these techniques on the ground by building the country’s first vertical
farm. Inside a decommissioned hypobaric chamber left over from testing the Mercury space
capsule, t Then systems for lighting, ventilation, and circulating water were added using off-the-
shelf parts. Various crops were planted on the stacked trays to test how well they would grow in
water and without the benefit of sunlight or open air. This innovative approach to farming
created a foundation for the industry of controlled environment agriculture, or CEA.
CEA combines plant science and environmental control to optimize plant growth and maximize
efficiency, frequently incorporating vertical growth structures. Technology enables the filtering
of contaminants from crop water and delivers precise nutrient balances. Artificial lighting
provides only the necessary wavelengths at the right time, intensity, and duration, while
environmental controls maintain ideal temperature and humidity. This approach could help feed
burgeoning future generations, said Nate Storey, chief science officer at Plenty Unlimited, one of
several companies building on NASA’s plant-growth research.
1. It is stated in the passage that …
A. The world will run out of food by 2050 according to the United Nations.
B. NASA has maximized a farming method requiring a little water.
C. NASA is taking over conventional agriculture to address future food demands.
D. To improve plant development, plant science must be integrated with vertical growth
structures.
E. NASA’s innovative approach pioneered the establishment of a controlled
environment agriculture industry.
2. Regarding the role of NASA in producing food, we know that …
A. The more farming techniques NASA uses, the less energy it requires.
B. The greater the space exploration is carried out, the more number of astronauts
that must be fed.
C. The more people requiring food, the more maximum NASA’s agricultural technology
will be.
D. The longer the space expedition is, the more NASA optimizes its farming resources.
E. The more maximum NASA farming technology becomes, the less traditional farming will
be required.
3. From the first paragraph, it can be predicted that …
A. NASA will be more concerned with food production in space than with food production
on Earth.
B. The United Nations estimates that Earth will have to feed billions of people for a decade.
C. The most crucial aspect of long-term space exploration will be astronaut nutrition.
D. Conventional agriculture will succeed in feeding astronauts if it is combined with
NASA’s techniques.
E. In the future, there will not be enough land for conventional agriculture.
4. How is the second paragraph related to the first paragraph?
A. Paragraph 2 exemplifies kinds of agricultural progress discussed in paragraph 1.

B. The vertical farm described in paragraph 1 is explained in detail in paragraph 2.
C. The second paragraph expands on the first paragraph’s discussion of NASA’s
agricultural method.
D. The second paragraph explains further the issues raised in the first paragraph
regarding food demands in 2050.
E. The success of the NASA farming practices mentioned in the first paragraph is
reiterated in the second paragraph.
The questions number 5–7 are based on the following passage.
Feline chlamydial conjunctivitis is an infection caused by a bacterial organism (called

Chlamydophila felis). The most common signs of chlamydia in cats involve the eyes or the
upper respiratory tract (nose or throat), and only when infection is not treated does it spread
to the lungs. Because chlamydia lives inside cells of the body and is not able to survive for
long in the environment, spread of infection relies on direct or close contact with an
infected cat. Following infection, the incubation period (the time between infection and
development of clinical signs of disease) is between three and ten days.
The bacteria primarily infects the conjunctiva, which are the delicate membranes lining the
eyelids and covering the edges of the eyeballs. The infection causes inflammation known
as conjunctivitis. In normal cats, the conjunctiva is not readily visible and has a pale,
salmon pink color. In cats with conjunctivitis, the conjunctiva becomes swollen and red,
making it more visible. The nictitating membrane or third eyelid in the inner corner of
the eye may protrude partially across the eye. One or both eyes may be involved.
Affected cats initially develop a watery discharge from the eyes that quickly becomes
thicker and is usually a yellow or greenish color. The eyes are uncomfortable and cats
often keep the affected eye(s) closed. Many cats remain bright and otherwise appear normal,
but some may develop a fever or lose their appetite. After one or two days, sniffles and
sneezing may also occur. In kittens, the infection may spread to the lungs and cause fatal
pneumonia.
5. What does the text mainly deal with?
A. The process of chlamydia affliction in cats

B. An overview of feline chlamydial conjunctivitis
C. Clinical signs of feline chlamydial conjunctivitis
D. The symptoms of feline chlamydial conjunctivitis
E. Treatments for cats with chlamydia conjunctivitis
6. In the second paragraph, the word inflammation most nearly means ….
A. rash
B. bruise
C. scrape
D. swelling
E. soreness
7. One of the symptoms of feline chlamydial conjunctivitis is ….
A. eating disorder
B. laboured breathing
C. low body temperature
D. abnormal eye discharge
E. dysfunctional eye membrane

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The questions number 1–4 are based on the following passage.

1. It is stated in the passage that …

2. Regarding the role of NASA in producing food, we know that …

3. From the first paragraph, it can be predicted that …

A. Paragraph 2 exemplifies kinds of agricultural progress discussed in paragraph 1.

The questions number 5–7 are based on the following passage.

Feline chlamydial conjunctivitis is an infection caused by a bacterial organism (called

5. What does the text mainly deal with?

A. The process of chlamydia affliction in cats

7. One of the symptoms of feline chlamydial conjunctivitis is ….

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