Soal2 Latihan standar UN SMP (Detik2 2017/2018) hal.54
The following text is for question 1 to 3
To: All students of Grade IX
It is expected that all students have
entrepreneurship spirits since you are still young
That's why, we will have an outing class to a cow
farm, to see how cows are raised for their milk
Further, we will also learn how milk is processed
into different products, such as cheese, yogurt and
others. The programme will be held on Saturday
20th January 2018
For more detailed information, please contact your
class captain.
Rianna Fatma
Headmistress
1. The headmistress wrote the text to
A. promote a school programme
B. explain about a school programme
C remind the students of an outing programme
D. describe the importance of an outing
programme
2. Why does the school conduct the programme?
A. It can improve the students' intelligence
B. The students will know their environment
C. The students can learn outside their
classrooms
D. It can raise the students' entrepreneurship spirits.
3.If a student intends to know about the location
of the cow farm, he/she should ask....
A. the stock farmer
B. his/her class teacher
C. his/her class captain
D the headmistress
Announcement
Along with the national literacy programme
our library is complete with many kinds of books,
fiction and non fiction.We have arranged the books
and classified them according to their categories
to make you easy to find
home, except encyclopedias and reference books.
As reference for students, the books should not
be taken out of the library. You are only allowed to
read them in the library, then return them back to
their shelves.
4. Who probably wrote the notice?
A. A teacher
B. A student.
C. A librarian.
D. A security guard.
5. After reading the announcement, students will
A. keep the encyclopedias
B. bring the encyclopedias to their classrooms
C. read the encyclopedias and note the
materials
D. borrow the encyclopedias using their
membership cards
The following text is for questions 6 to 8,
Announcement
To improve students skills on advanced technology
especially robots, our school will have a robotic
class on Saturdays. Different from the previous
year, there will be only twenty students in class.
The programme is free, so please enrol to
Mrs. Dian, the instructor, as soon as possible. It is
expected that you will make great innovations and
take part in national and international robotic
competitions.
Hilman
Headmaster
6. The robotic class will be conducted...
A. once a week
B. twice a week
C. once a month
D. twice a month
A the robotic class is a new programme at the school
B Mrs. Dian is responsible for the programme
C the interested students should pay to join the programme
D. the school doesnt limit the number of the class participants
8. To improve students skills on advanced technology...
What does the word 'advanced' mean?
A Efficient
B Effective
C. Well educated
D. Highly developed
The following text is for question 9
Flammable Area
9 After reading the text, people will never... in the
area
A park
B chat
C play
D smoke
The following text is for question 10
Water resistant
10 The notice implies that the product...
water
A contains
B is made of
C can withstand
D is susceptible to
The following text is for question 11.
Please use stairs
The lift is under construction
A the stairs are being repaired
B. the lift has functioned well
C the building is completed with stairs
D the building consists of only one floor
The following text is for questions 12 and 13.
Visiting hours:
12 p.m.-2 pm
4pm.-8 pm
Children under 10 are forbidden
12. Where can you read such a text?A. At school
B. In a bank
C At a course
D. In a hospital
13. From the text we know that...
A people can do a visit in the morning
B. people from all ages are welcome to visit
C.security guards wil open the gate for visitors at 12 pm
D visiting hours in the afternoon are longer
than that of in the evening
The following text is for questions 14 and 15
Attention
Please check the amount of your money right after
you receive it.
Miscalculation after leaving this bank is not our
responsibility.
A Avoid miscalculation in a bank
B Check all transactions in a bank
C Leave the bank as soon as possible
D Do calculation before leaving the bank
15.The text's writer suggests that people should
be...
A polite
B honest
C thorough
D responsible
The following text is for questions 16 and 17
16 The product is used by...
A plants
B animals
C. people with dandruff
D. people with itchy skins
17 After reading the text, people may be curious
about ...the product
A the weight of
B the function of
C the side effects of
D. the steps on how to use
18 Why is the text written?
A To explain the benefits of the product
B To inform the nutritional values of the
product
C. To convince people to consume the
product
D. To describe the steps on how to use
the product
19.What.can vve conclude from the text?
A The product is healthy
B. The product causes allergy
C The product is home made
O. The package contains two stices of bread
The following text is for questions 20 and 21
Dear Sandra,
It is hard for you to hold on, but I am sure you can.
I will always be with you and wish you a quick recovery.
Get well soon!
Ferry
20 What does Ferry probably feel while writing the
A Envious
B Guity
C Angry
D. Gloomy
21. I will always be with you
The sentence means that Ferry...
A greets Sandra
B encourages Sandra
C criticizes Sandra's behaviour
D. asks Sandra to do things together
The following text is for questions 22 and 23
To: Rian and Nadine
Love is one for all and all for one
It is about tako and give,share and care
Happy second wedding anniversary
May God give you more hapiness and prosperity
Aunt Sista
22.The writer wrote the text to...
A. express her sympathy
B. express her happiness
C. motivate Rian and Nadine
D. congratulate Rian and Nadine
23 From the text we can conclude that
A Rian is Mrs. Sista's son
B. Mrs Sista cares for Rian and Nadine
C. Rian and Nadine has married for three
years
D Mrs. Sista celebrates her wedding
anniversary
The following text is for questions 24 and 25
From Mrs. Nanda
To:Mr Dewa
Message:
I have signed the document of contract agreement
with PT Adjaya. Please send the document to
Mr. Hendra, the manager of PT Adijaya, via faximile.
The document should be received today, before
lunch. Don't forget to call Mr. Hendra for confirmation.
24. After reading the message, Mr Dewa will
A call his manager
B sign a document
C send a document
D. have lunch with Mr. Hendra
25 What does the text imply?
A, Mr Hendra will send a document.
B. Mrs. Nanda and Mr. Hendra
have an agreement
C. Mrs. Nanda wrote the message in the afternoon.
D. Mr Dewa has a higher position than
Mrs. Nanda does
Dear Bryan,
I am sorry that I will be arriving home late today.
I have too much work at the office. Don't forget to
leed the cat and fish. You don't need prepare for
dinner because we will be out this evening Thank
you
Mom
26. Why did mother write the text?
A To apologise to Bryan
B. To show Bryan her regret
C To remind Bryan of his pets
D To inform Bryan about her late arrival.
27. After reading the message, Bryan will
A finish his work
B. treat his pets
C prepare for dinner
D do all house chores
28. Where will Bryan's family go in the evening?
A A park
B. A hotel.
C. A boutique
D A restaurant
The following text is for questions 29 and 30
To: Chyntia
We should prepare materials for our biology
experiment tomorrow, so we need to shop this
afternoon We will go to Donovan Store as it offers
special discounts this week. I will fetch you at
4 pm.
Ray
29.Why will Chyntia and Ray go to Donovan Store?
A. It is complete
B. It offers lower prices.
C. It is near their dwellings.
D. It offers discounts at weekends.
30.Chyntia and Ray are going to...tomorrow
A have an interview
B. have a biology class
C. collect materials for a research
D prepare materials for a research
Dear Kenzie,
Please join us for:
Dinner in the garden
Honouring
My brother's graduation
Friday, 9th February 2018
7 p.m
My residence, JI. Kusuma no. 102
Regrets only: Maya (08999777666555)
31. It is stated in the text that
A. the party will be held outdoor
B. Maya has graduated from school
C. the party will be held on a holiday
D. the guests will enjoy meals in a restaurant
32. If Kenzie cannot attend the party, he will
A. contact Maya
B. meet Maya's brother
C. call Maya's brother
D. send an e-mail to Maya
To: Mrs. Alline
For the final coordination before the Science
Olympiads, please attend the meeting:
- On Thursday, 18th January 2018
- After school
- At the teacher's office
PS.: Please ask Riana, the student who will enter
the Olympiad, to join.
Headmaster
33. Mr. Dedi Wijaya wrote the text to
A. congratulate Mrs. Alline
B. invite Mrs. Alline for a meeting
C. inform Mrs. Alline about an olympiad
D. persuade Mrs. Alline to enter an olympiad
34. In what event will Mr. Dedi Wijaya's school
participate?
A. A fair.
B. A carnival.
C. A competition.
D. A performance
A. the meeting will be held in the afternoon
B. Mr. Dedi Wijaya will attend olympiad
C the meeting wil be atended by teachers only
D they will have one more meeting before the
olympiad
The following text is for questions 36 to 38
36 What is the advertisement about?
A A product
B A service
C. A tourist resort
D A business place
37. After reading the text. it is expected that the
readers will...
A sell their old mobile phones
B purchase new mobile phones
C visit the mobile phone kiosk
D have complete mobile phone accessories
38 Why will people be interested to become
members?
A The store will give them gifts
B. mey will receve many benefits
C They can repair their mobile phones for free
D They will get lower prices for accessories
The following text is for questions 39 to 41.
A It supports their growth
B. It is rich of vitamins and minerals.
C It has an interesting package
D It is available in various fruit flavours
40 After consuming the product, it is expected that
children will...
A. be smarter
B. be more relaxed
C. have greater appetites
D. recover from their sickness
41 Available in orange, strawberry and grage
flavours
What does the underlined word mean?
A Everything that is beneficial.
B Something that people can find
C. Something that people can see
D. Everything that can be explored
The following text is for questions 42 to 44
Dear Arya
Are you in good condition, my buddy? I've
called you several times, but no reply, Do you have
a new phone number?
Recently I am busy with my school activities
I have attended a girl scout club and now
I am interested in attending a nature lovers club
Since I join the clubs, I have many new experiences
and friends Both of them are closely related to
nature. Now, I am very fond of camping and hiking
We also plan to climb a hill, even a mountain
It will be interesting to tell you about my
experiences next time. That's all for now It has been late
and I have to rest now. See you.
Cheers,
Flora
42. What is the letter about?
A Flora's friends
B. Flora's experiences
C. Clubs related to nature.
D. Flora's school activities
43 If Arya replies Flora's letter he should tell her
about
A his lessons
B. his interests
C. his phone number
D. his school achievement
44 Both of them are closely related to nature
What does the underlined word refer to
A The clubs
B The friends
C. The activities
D. The experiences
Cc:
From:ditya@ymail.com
Dear sister,
It's a greal joy to know that you will be fifteen
next week. You aren't my little angel any more. You have
grown up into a beautful girl. Hope you will aways be happy and healthy
Actually it's hard to say that I cannot attend
your birthday party. I am going to have a semester
test, so I have to stay in the boarding house. I need to
focus on the test. Wish me luck. I promise that
I will return as soon as the test is over.
Please pass my best regards to mom and dad.
Love
Ditya
45. Why did Ditya write the text?
A. He apologised to his sister
B. He congratulated his sister
C He kept in touch with his sister
D. He informed his sister about his test
46. From the text we can conclude that
A Kirana will visit her brother
B. Ditya is younger than Kirana
C Kirana lives with her parents
D Ditya will atend Kirana's birthday party
47 It's a great joy to know that you will be fifteen
next week (Paragraph 1)
The underlined word is closest in meaning to
A hope
B success
C moment
D pleasure
The following text is for questions 48 to SO.
Dear Farhan,
How are you today? I hope everything is fine. I'm really sorry that I didn't reply your letter immediately. I was hospitalised for several days because of typhoid. Now, I realise that health is very valuable.
You know, I was bored during my stay at the hospital.
Unfortunately, a friend of mine always accompanied me.
Further, she lent me an intersting book to read. It's a true story about a girl
fighting for cancer. The girl' spirit for recovery
is really amazing. It raises the spirit of my life. Have
ever read such a book?
That's all my story. Do you have any inspirational
stories to share? Please reply me soon
Yours,
Amanda
quickly?
A. She was busy.
B. She was unwell.
C. She suffered from cancer
D. Her mother was hospitalised.
49. What did Amanda get from the book?
A. Healthy life.
B. Life motivation.
C. Tips on recovery
D. Life achievement.
50. Suppose you are Farhan, what will you write
firstly in your response letter?
A. Doubts.
B. Condolences.
C. Deep sympathy
D. Disappointment.
Fulan Fehan is a valley with a very broad savanna
at the foot of Mount Lakaan. This valley is amazing
with its cool and clean air. It is precisely located in Dirun
Village, Lamaknen District, Belu Regency, East Nusa
Tenggara (NTT), about 26km from Atambua, The
Capital Regency of Belu
Visitor can enjoy many beautiful tourist attractions
in the valley. There are many free horses to roam
cactus trees that grow fast and expanse of savanna.
There are several other historical objects near this
valley that support the charm and appeal of these
attractions, such as Ranu Hitu fort or Lapis Tujuh fort
on the top of Mount Lakaan. In the other corner stand
the towering Makes fort and the hill fo Batu Mademu,
precisely at Maudemu village. At the peak of the hill
there are several historical relics such as ksadan and
Melus cemetery. In the east end of the valley, there is
a historic site Kikit Gewen, cemetery a very sacred
old grave. There also two waterfalls with fresh clear
water named Sihata Mauhale waterfall in Aitoun village
and Lesu Til watertall in Weluli, the capital district of
Lamaknen.
Visitors can reach Fulan Fehan valley via Dirun
village and Maudemu village. They can go to Fulan
Fehan by walking or hiking the track. The development
of tourism is still in the planning stages, but it is
expected that the process of construction begins in
the near future. Tourism development is intended to
attract the public interest and a group of nature lovers
in particular. We can climb Mount Lakaan from this
site which is in the west. The mountain range includes
the territory of Timor Leste in the east and south. With
its unique natural beauty, this place has great potential
to be projected as one of the natural attractions
featured.
Adopted from: http:/www.indonesia-tourism.com/east-nus
tenggarafulan fehan html (16th October 2017)
51. What is the text about?
A A valley
B. A village.
C. A mountain.
D. A waterfall.
52. From the text we know that
A there are historical objects in Fulan Fehan
B. trees grow well in Fulan Fehan
C. Fulan Fehan is a home for many horses
D. Fulan Fehan can be reached by public
transport
53. The government should build good facilities in Fulan Fehan....
it has high potential to attract tourists.
A. but
B. and
C. so
D. because
54. ...but it is expected that the process of
construction will begin in the near future."
(Paragraph 3)
The underlined word is closest in meaning to
A liked
B. wished
C. wanted
D. planned
55. Why does the writer write the text?
A To show hisher love to his/her brother.
B To get his/her brother's attention.
C To know his/her brothers characters
D To make the readers know about his/her brother.
56. What is the writer's brother like?
A Honest
B Humble
C Humorous
D. Generous
57 The writer can tell the readers about his/her
brother precisely because
A they often chitchat after dinner
B he/she sees him every day
C ha/she admires his characters
D he/she pays attention to him
58. ".he never ignores his health (Paragraph 3).
The underlined word is closest in meaning to
A keeps
B. obeys
C. avoids
D. neglects
The following text is for questions 59 to 62.
Last month I spent my holiday at my uncle's house.
My uncle is a farmer. He goes to the field every morning
and afternoon. He also looks after cattle behind his
house.
I preferred staying at his house during the holiday
because my parents were always busy with their work.
I was lonely at home. I went to my uncle's house on
the first day of my holiday.
There, I woke up early and helped my cousin feed
the cows and chickens. After that, I joined my uncle's
family at the field. We harvested chillies. I helped them
pick the chillies and choose the good ones. Then, my
aunt and I went to the market to sell them. My aunt
bought food and other supplies. They were so delicious.
I did the same activities for a week. I liked spending
my holiday there, but I had to return to school.
59. What is the best title of the text?
A .The Harvest Time
B. A Tiring Experience
C. Helping Uncle in His Field
D. A Holiday at Uncle's House
60. The writer stayed with his/her uncle's famiy
because...
A his/her parents asked him/her to do it
B. he/she intended to learn about farming
C. he/she needed friends during a holiday
D his/her uncle invited him/her to stay at his
61. How did the writer feel when he/she lived with
his/her uncle's family?
A Happy
8. Flattered
C. Thrilled
D Surprised
62. Then, my aunt and I went to the market to sell
them (Paragraph 3)
The underlined word refers to....
A the food
B. the chillies
C. the chickens
D the other supplies
The following text is for questions 63 to 66.
There lived a rabbit in a forest. It had many friends
and was proud of them.
One day, the rabbit heard the loud roar of a tiger.
It was very scared and decided to ask for help. It quicky
went to its friend deer and said, "Dear friend, a tiger is
chasing me. Can you chase it away with your sharpn antlers?" The deer replied, That is right, I can, but now I am
busy. Why don't you ask the bear for help?"
The rabbit ran to the bear. "My dear friend, you
are very strong. Please help me. A tiger is after me.
Please chase it away" it requested to the bear. The
bear replied, "I am sorry I am hungry and tired. I need
to find food. Please ask the monkey for help.
The poor rabbit went to the monkey, elephant, goat
and all its other friends. It felt sad that nobody was ready
to help. It had to think of a way out by itself.It hid under
a bush and laid very still. The tiger did not find the rabbit
and chased other animals
Adopted from: http://www.kidsworldfun.com/shortstories
riends pho (17th October 2017)
63. What does the text tell us about?
A A poor rabbit. C. A loyal friend
B. A true friend D. A strong rabbit
64. What was the main problem of the story?
A The bear was hungry and tired.
B. The rabbit was scared of a tiger
C. The tiger hunted the other animals
D. The deer refused to help the rabbit
65. What would happen if the rabbit's friends helped
it?
A The tiger would not hunt the rabbit anymore.
B. The tiger would not chase other animals
C. The rabbit's friends would not be brave to
face the tiger
D. The rabbit would never know how to save
itself next time
66. From the story we can learn that we should not
A be greedy
B. blame others
C. depend on others
D underestimate others
The following text is for questions 67 to 70.
A long time ago, people lived happily under the
rule of a king. People were very happy as they led
a very prosperous life with an abundance of wealth
and no misfortunes.
Once, the king decided to visit places of historical
importance and pilgrim centres at distant places. He
decided to travel on foot to interact with his people. People
were very happy to have a conversation with their king.
They were proud that their king had a kind heart.
After several weeks of travelling, the king returned
to the palace. He was quite happy that he had visited
many pilgrim centres and witnessed his people leading
a prosperous life. However, he had one regret. He had
intolerable pain in his feet as it was his first trip on foot
covering a long distance. He complained to his
ministers that the roads weren't comfortable and were
very stony. He said that he was very much worried
about the people who had to walk along those roads as
it would be painful for them too!
Considering all this, he ordered his servants to
cover the roads in the whole country with leather so
that the people of his kingdom could walk comfortably
The king's ministers were stunned to hear his order as
it would mean that thousands of cows would have to
be slaughfered in order to get suficient quantity of
leather. It would cost a huge amount of money too.
Finally, a wise man from the ministry came to the
king and said that he had another idea. The king asked
what the alternative was. The minister said, "Instead
of covering the roads with leather, why don't you just
have a piece of leather cut in an appropriate shape to
cover your feet? The king was very much surprised
by his suggestion and applauded the minister's wisdom
He ordered a pair of leather shoes for himself and
requested all his countrymen also to wear shoes?
Adopted from hitp //www.kidsworldfun.com/shortstories
dontchangetheworld php (17th October 2017)
67. In the above text, the writer wants to say that
we should...
A. obey the leader's order
B. be wise to make a decisiorn
C.protect other creatures
D. work hard to achieve a prosperous life
68 What was the king's problem?
A. His people lived in poverty
B. The kingdom had only a few cows
C. The historical places were abandoned
D His feet were painful because of stony
roads
69. How did the king solve the problem?
A. By making shoes
B. By meeting his people
C. By visiting historical places
D. By covering the roads with leather
70 The king's ministers were stunned to hear his
order.." (Paragraph 4)
The underlined word is closest in meaning to...
A shocked
B. worried
C. surprised
D. amazed
Ingredients:
250g plain (all purpose) flour
2tsp baking powder
1 large egg, plus 2 egg whites
300ml skimmed milk
100ml maple syrup
Steps:
1. Put the oven on a low setting and put a non-stick
electric waffle-maker on to heat.
2. Mix the flour and baking powder in a bowl and make a well in the centre.
3. Add the eggs and pour in the milk, then use a whisk to gradually incorporate all the flour from round the outside.
4.Spoon some of the batter into the waffle-maker
and close the lid
5. Cook for 4 minutes until golden brown. Repeat until
all the batter has been used, keeping the finished
batches warm in the oven.
6. Drizzle the waffles with maple syrup and serve
Adopted from: Igloobooks, Cook's Kitchen Low Fat over 100
Recipes, Sywell, Igloo Books Ltd, 2015
71. The writer wrote the text to give instructions on how to...
A. oven waffles
B. make waffles
C.operate an oven
D. use a waffle-maker
72. What should you do after pouring the milk into
the bowl?
A. Mix the ingredients using a whisk.
B. Make a well in the centre of the batter
C. Mix the flour and baking powder in a bowl.
D. Spoon some of the batter into the waffle-
73. If you cook the waffles more than 5 minutes,
they will be...
A. fluid
B. flabby
С. crispy
D. burned
74 "and serve immediately" (Step 6)
The underlined word is closest in meaning to
A. well
B. soon
C. early
D. gradually
Changes in weather are related to changes in
pressure in the atmosphere. As warm air rises, it creates
low-pressure zones with clouds and rain. By contrast
cool air sinks, resulting in high pressure, which stops
clouds from forming, making the weather fine. You can
measure these changes with a simple barometer
You'll need:
* short plank of wood roughly 15cm wide and smal
wooden block
*strong glue
*large glass bottle with screw cap
*15cm thin transparent tube (stiff plastic straw)
*duct tape
*index card
*modelling clay
*mineral oil (such as baby oil)
Steps:
1. Glue the block to one end of the plank
2. Tape the bottle to the plank with the mouth about
10cm from the block
3. Insert the tube into the bottle, leaving it just above
the block, and seal it to the mouth with modelling
clay
4. Slip the bottle cap under the end of the tube so
that it forms a small cup, with the tube ending just
above the bottom
5. Glue a blank index card behind the tube. Fill the
cup with mineral oil. Some of the oil will creep up
the tube.
6. Carefully carry your barometer to a cool
place and support it upright
7. Mark the oil levels on the card from day to day.
Higher air pressure raises the level of oil in the
tube - good weather. If pressure is low, rain may
be on the way
Adopted from: John Woodward, Necessary Skills and Then
. New York, Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2014.
75. The text is about how to...
A. predict rain
B. make a barometer
C. identify good weather
D. measure air pressure
76. If you plan to have outdoor activities, you should
do them when the level of oil in the tube
A. raises
B. freezes
C. evaporates
D. decrease
77. Why should we fill the cup with mineral oil?
A. To see the air pressure.
B. To wet the blank index card
C. To cool the air in the room
D. To make the tool interesting.
78."... leaving it just above the block..." (Step 3)
The underlined word refers to...
A. the clay
B. the tube
C. the block
D. the bottle
The following text is for questions 79 to 82
boxthorn-Lycium barbarum and L. chinense. The
Lycium genus belongs to the family Solanaceae to
which tomatoes and potatoes also belong. On a tree
goji berries hang from branches in stalked clusters of
three to six, like little red tubes with rounded ends, up
to four-fifths of an inch long and about half of
an inch wide. Each berry contains between ten and
sixty tiny yellow seeds.
outside their area of growth. Virtually all are dried
immediately after harvesting in a careful way to avoid
bruising the berries, although the extent of the drying
process may differ between areas. The dried fruit can
be cooked or boiled and used in soups or as flavourings
in meat dishes with other herbs
However, since 2000, there has been
a considerable effort on the part of commercial growers
in China, Tibet and some Himalayan regions to publicize
the medical properties of goji berries, notably as source
of antioxidants (which are beneficial for inflammations
and cardiovascular disorders) and protection against the
infirmities of old age (including several forms of cancer
protein and vitamin deficiency disorders).
Adopted from: Mike Darton, A Potted History of Fruit a Kitchen
Cornucopia, Connecticut, Lyons Press, 2011
Infirmity: lemah mental dan fisik
80. What is the main idea of paragraph three?
A. Goji berries' plants.
B. The use of goji berries.
C. The harvesting of goji berries.
D. The efforts to plant goji berries
81. We can consume goji berries in the form of....
A. ripe fruit
B. fresh fruit
C. dried fruit
D. unripe fruit
82. The text is most probably found in...
books.
A. physics
B. history
C. chemistry
D. biology
The following text is for questions 83 to 86.
Frost flowers are delicate, beautiful ribbons of ice
crystals that form on the lower stems of a few species
of Missouri native plants. Frost flowers occur only in
late fall after the first few hard freezes and while the
ground is still warm. Their season is brief and they
disappear quickly on the day they occur, melting like
frost when the air warms or rays of sunlight fall on the
delicate structures,
While the plants' stems are ruptured by the first
hard freeze, the root system is still sending up a plant
sap from the warmer ground.The sap pushes through
the broken stem and freezes on contact with the cold
air. As more saps move up, it forces the freezing stream
of white ice crystals into ornate, folded ribbons that
look like petals, puffs of cotton candy, or snarls of white
thread
Missouri plants are known to produce frost flowers
including dittany (Cunila origanoides), stinkweed
(Pluchea camphorate is not widespread in Missouri)
and white crownbeard (Verbesina virginica) Scientists
don't know what it is about these species that allow
them to produce frost flowers. Perhaps their root
systems are more active later in the year than other
species, or their stems rupture in just the right way to
force the ribbons of sap. Whatever the reason is, frost
flowers only appear on the stems of a few species.
Adopted from: https/nature.mdc.mo gov/discover-nature/general-
species-information/wildflower-and-grass-facts/frost-flowers
(18th October 2017)
Sap: cairan dr tanaman yg berisi gula dan garam
Rupture:pecah dg tiba2
83. What is the text about?
A. A new invention
B. A natural disaster
C. A scientific research.
D. A natural phenomenorn
84.Paragraph two describes about how frost flowers
A are formed
B. melt
C.can be seen
D.are observed
85. When can people find frost flowers?
A In the beginning of fall.
B. At the end of fall before the freezes
C. In middle of fall after the freezes
D. In late fall after the hard freezes.
86. The text is intended for..
A. inventors
B. librarians
C. academicians
D. chemists
Butterfly fish is a generally small sized species of
marine fish, found in tropical and subtropical waters,
primarily around coral reefs. It is well known for its
brightly coloured body and elaborate markings. There
are more than 100 different species of butterfly fish
distributed throughout the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific
oceans
The average butterfly fish is fairly small and
generally grows to around 4 or 5 inches in length. Several
species, however, are known to grow to 8 inches (20cm)
long and a few individuals have been known to grow to
30 cm in length. It can live for up to 7 years old in the
wild.
Butterfly fish is a diurnal animal, which means that
it feeds during the day and rests in the coral during the
night.Most species of butterfly fish feed on the plankton
in the water, coral and sea anemones and occasionally
snack on small crustaceans.
The fish releases eggs into the water which form
part of the plankton. When the eggs hatch, the baby
fish (known as fry) develop armoured plates on their
bodies to protect them when they are so vulnerable.
As the butterfly fish gets older, these plates disappear
Butterfly fish is considered to be an endangered
animal mainly as the population has been threatened
due to water pollution and habitat loss. The destruction
of coral reets occurs mainly from boats, and without
their coral habitats, the fish are difficult to survive as
they have less food and are also more exposed to predator.
Adopted from: https://a-z-animals.com/animals/butterfly-fish/ (19th
October 2017)
87. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To state facts about butterfly fish.
B. To describe a certain butterfly fish
C. To tell the readers about the condition of
butterfly fish.
D. To inform the readers about the habitat of
butterfly fish.
88. It is stated in the text that butterfly fish
A. has a very short life span
B. feeds on smaller creatures
C. lives in sea throughout the world
D. rests on the coral during the day
89. What should we do to protect butterfly fish?
A. Keep them in aquariums as pets
B. Forbid people from visiting their habitats.
C. Maintain the originality of their habitats.
D. Catch them for reselling as adorned fish.
90 "As the butterfly fish gets older, these plates
disappear" (Paragraph 4)
The underlined word is closest in meaning to
A. grow
B. vanish
C. emerge
D. decrease
Once upon a time, there lived a very lazý king
who liked eating and sleeping. His habit made him very
fat and could not move his body.The king invited expert
doctors to make him fit. Unfortunately, none could help
him gain his health and fitness.
One day, a wise man informed the minister that
he could cure the king easily.Then, the king requested
him to the palace, but he refused. He asked the king to
come to his house by walking.
The king came to his house with a great effort.
The wise man complimented him as a good king. Then,
the wise man asked him to do it every day. Gradually,
the king realised that he felt lighter and more active
than before. The king regained his health and he was
really happy.
Adopted from: http://www.kidsworldfun.com/health-is-wealth-
a-short-moral-story-for-kids.php (25th October 2017)
91. The king lived in prosperity,....
he was not happy
A. or
B. for
C. but
D. and
92. The king was very pleased ... he regained his
health.
A. so
B. before
C. due to
D. because
93. ..the king refused to walk to the wise man's,
he would be fatter
A. If
B. After
C. Since
D. Although
For questions 94 and 95, choose the correct words
to complete the following text.
Let's make smoothie to reduce stress related to
high blood pressure. First, prepare the ingredients. You'll
need two ripe bananas, two cups of coconut milk and
one stalk of lemon grass. (94)... the bananas and chop
them. Then, remove outer leaves of lemon grass and
chop into chunks. After that, put the bananas, coconut
milk and lemon grass (95)... a blender and blend them
until smooth. Stir and drink immediately
Adopted from: Sarah Owen, The Top Juices, London, Duncan Baird publishers, 2007
94. A. Peel. B. Peels
C. Peeled. D. Peeling
95. A. on. B. in
C. near. D. at
For questions 96 to 98, choose the correct words
to complete the following paragraph.
The inland taipan is a snake that comes from
Australia and produces the world's most lethal snake
venom. Taipans can (96)... to a length of 12 feet. A bite
from the snake contains enough venom to kill 100
people or 250,000 mice.
When angry, the taipan flattens its head and waves
it backwards and forwards. (97).. snake can strike with such speed that its victims can be bitten several
times before the snake retreats. Anyone bitten by taipan
has a litle chance of surviving without prompt medical
aid, and many victims die within a couple of hours.
Although the taipan is the most (98)..... snake, it
isn't the snake that kills most people. It is actually
timid and won't attack if you leave it alone.
Adopted from Jan Payne, The World's (Wildest Fastest
Funniest Smelliest Brainiest) Best Book, London, Buster Books
2009
96. A. grow B. grew
C. grows D.growing
97. A. These B. There
C. Those D.This
98. A horrible B. powerful
C. venomous D. endangered
For questions 99 and 100, arrange the sentences to form sequential paragraph.
99.
(1) He is a nurse.
(2) He otten helps sick people in my
neigbourhood
(3) I have a new neighbour
(4) His name is Mr. Prasetya.
(5) He works in a hospital near my house
(6) He is very humble, friendly and helpful
Which one is the best arrangement to make
a sequential text?
A 4-1-2-6-5-3. C. 6-4-1-5-3-2
B 3-4-6-1-5-2 D. 1-5-2-3-4-6
100.
(1) During our journey we enjoyed beautful
scenery
(2) We enjoyed splashing water and we got wet
(3) We could see tea plantations stretching on
the hill and valleys
(4) Last month my friends and I went to a hot
spring
(5) After a three-hour trip, we arrived at the site
and instantly walked to the spring
(6) On arrival, we saw clear water with vapour
above it
7) We went there early in the morning
by car
(8) We had to walk about one kilometre to
the spring
The correct arrangement of the sentences is...
A. 4-7-1-3-5-8-6-2
B. 4-8-5-3-1-7-6-2
C. 4-7-3-6-1-8-5-2
D. 4-8-1-5-7-3-6-2
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