Read this text and answer questions 7
PEMERINTAH KABUPATEN KENDAL
DINAS PENDIDIKAN PEMUDA DAN OLAH RAGA
SMP 1 SUKOREJOPREDIKSI UJIAN NASIONAL TAHUN PELAJARAN 2009/2010 Hari/Tanggal : 2 Maret 2010 Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris Waktu : 07.00 s.d 09.00 (120 Menit) Kode soal : A / P14 Read the text and answer question 1.
5. The purpose of the text above is … .
a. to remind someone about New Year
b. to greet someone for the New Year
c. to inform everyone about New Year
d. to invite someone to a New Year Celebration 1. What does the above caution mean? Read the text below and answer question 5 and 6.
a. Children are playing games around the place.
b. Children are not allowed to play around the area. To: Dona
Please forward to others, there is no scout meeting this c. It is the place for children to play around here. week since Mr Brown hasn ’ t come yet from Egypt. It ’ s
d. You have to be careful because children are playing cancelled until he is back. there.
Sender Riry
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WATCH
6. The scout meeting is cancelled because of Mr
YOUR STEP
Brown ’s… .
a. Absence
c. meeting 2. The means that people have to.... notice b. Coming
d. information
a. step more slowly
b. walk carefully
7. ‘’Please forward to others… ”
c. watch intensively
The word others refers to …
d. walk very slowly
a. Dona and Riri
b. Riry and Mr Brown
PARKING
c. Mr. Brown and Dona
BY
d. scout members
PERMIT ONLY
Read this text and answer questions 7
3. The notice means that … .
a. the parking lot is only meant for visitors
b. only people having permission can park their car at the parking lot c. the visitors are permitted to leave their vehicle at the parking lot d. people must take the parking tickets before entering the parking lot
Read this text and answer questions 3 and 4 . st Bandung, January 1 , 2010 Dear Lusi,
This card comes with living wishes especially for you. To wish you lots of happiness today and all year through. Happy New Year 2010.
Love 8. The purpose of the text above is … . Susan
a. to forbid someone to come to Kelly Madison ’s birthday party
4. The word “wish” in the text nearly means … .
b. to invite someone to attend Kelly Madison ’s
a. see birthday party
b. look c. to inform everyone about a birthday party
c. hope d. to remind someone to celebrate a birthday
d. want
Read the following text to answer questions 8 and 10.
c. Fishing.
d. flying insects Read the following text and answer questions 15 to 18.
16. Where did the writer and his family set up their tent? a. Near the river.
b. Near the big tree.
c. At the back of the river.
d. Far away from other campers.
17. What is the purpose of the text above? a. To describe a camping site.
b. To give instruction how to set up the tent.
c. To retell the writer ’s past camping experience .
d. To inform people the new camping site.
18. What is the writer and his father ’s hobby? a. Camping.
b. Cooking.
d. Playing ball.
c. bees
19.
“… the river had been occupied by… ” The underlined word is similar in meaning to … a. inhabited
c. authorized
b. bought
d. grabbed
SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT FRIDAY January 25 TH , 2010 There will be a girls ’ basketball short meeting right after school this afternoon in the school library. The meeting is expected to last around 45 minutes and finish by 5. Every member needs to be present in this important meeting. Should anyone unable to attend the meeting, find Mr. Elder for permission and further details about the agenda.
Looking forward to seeing you all in the meeting.
Bees are flying insects closely related to wasps and ants, and are known for their role in pollination and for producing honey and beeswax. There are nearly 20,000 known species of bees in nine recognized families though many are undescribed and the actual number is probably higher. They are found on every continent except Antarctica, in every habitat on the planet that contains insect-pollinated flowering plants.
Bees have a long proboscis (a complex "tongue") that enables them to obtain the nectar from flowers. They have antennae almost universally made up of 13 segments in males and 12 in females, as is typical for the super family. Bees all have two pairs of wings, the hind pair being the smaller of the two; in a very few species, one sex or caste has relatively short wings that make flight difficult or impossible, but none are wingless.
The smallest bee is Trigona minima , a stingless bee whose workers are about 2.1 mm (5/64") long. The largest bee in the world is Megachile pluto , a leafcutter bee whose females can attain a length of 39 mm (1.5"). Members of the family Halictidae, or sweat bees, are the most common type of bee in the Northern Hemisphere, though they are small and often mistaken for wasps or flies.
The weather was very clear. I and my family decided to go camping last holiday. Father prepared the tent and other equipment. Mother prepared the cooking and eating utensils. I took my fishing rod and my brother brought his sport equipment. When everything was ready, we left for the camping site in countryside. . There were many campers when we arrived at the camping site. Unfortunately, the good location near the river had been occupied by other campers so we had to look for another place. Finally,, we found a good place little bit further. It was near the big tree. After setting up the tent, my father and I went fishing. We joined other people sitting on the rock near the river. In the evening, father made a fire. Mother cooked the fish we caught. I could say that it was the best fish I had ever tasted. Sleeping in the tent was a very wonderful experience. I woke up early in the morning. I felt fresh. Then I accompanied my brother playing ball. In the afternoon, we came back home.
b. Insects
a. Ants
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d. Let the class teacher know about her absence.
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d. Its tongue is complex. 15. “They are found on every continent except
c. Its length is 39 mm.
b. It has 13 antennae.
14. Which of the following sentences is one of the physical appearances of the bees? a. None has wings.
9. When will the meeting start? a. Around 4.05 p.m.
c. At about 4.15 p.m.
b. At 4.50 p.m.
d. At 5.00 p.m.
10. What should a student do if she is not able to attend the meeting? a. Go home.
b. Go to the library.
c. Ask for permission from Mr. Elder.
The word “they” refers to … .
11. The text is about … .
c. Girls ’ basketball assembly
b. School meeting
a. Basketball competition
d. School permission Read the following text to answer questions 13 to 16.
b. Explaining bees in Antarctica.
c. Telling the habitat of the bees.
d. Giving information about bees in the Northern Hemisphere.
13. What is the main idea of paragraph one? a. Bees live on every continent.
b. Bees belong to flying insects.
c. Bees produce honey and beeswax.
d. Bees only live with insect-flowering plants.
12. What is the text about? a. Describing bees in general.
Read the following text and answer questions 19 to 21. MAKING CANDLES
a. we have to respect others
Read the following text and answer questions 22 to 25. THE SMARTEST PARROT
Once upon time, a man had a wonderful parrot. There was no other parrot like it. The parrot could say every word, except one word. The parrot would not say the name of the place where it was born. The name of the place was Catano. The man felt excited having the smartest parrot but he could not understand why the parrot would not say Catano. The man tried to teach the bird to say Catano, however the bird did not say the word. At first, the man was very nice to the bird but then he got very angry. “You stupid bird!” pointed the man to the parrot.
“Why can’t you say the word? Say Catano! Or I will kill you ” the man said angrily. Although he tried hard to teach, the parrot would not say it. Then the man got so angry and shouted to the bird over and over; “Say Catano or I ’ll kill you”. The bird kept not to say the word of Catano.
One day, after he had been trying so many times to make the bird say Catano, the man really got very angry. He could not bear it. He picked the parrot and threw it into the chicken house. There were four old chickens for next dinner “You are as stupid as the chickens. Just stay with them ” Said the man angrily. Then he continued to humble; “You know, I will cut the chicken for my meal. Next it will be your turn, I will eat you too, stupid parrot
”. After that he left the chicken house. The next day, the man came back to the chicken house. He opened the door and was very surprised. He could not believe what he saw at the chicken house. There were three death chickens on the floor. At the moment, the parrot was standing proudly and screaming at the last old chicken; “Say Catano or I’ll kill you”.
23. Why does the man feel so angry with the parrot? a. It can say everything except Catano.
b. It couldn ’t say everything.
c. It was a parrot like others.
d. It was a stupid parrot.
24. From the text we learn that … .
b. we have to imitate others
c. At the stall.
c. we are not allowed to force others to do something
d. we must not have the feeling as higher creature than others 25. “… the parrot was standing proudly and screaming at the last old chicken … ”
The word “proudly” nearly means …
a. arrogantly
b. bravely
c. Smugly
d. humbly
26. What is the moral value of the above text?
a. We have to teach the bad things
b. Someone should understand others
c. We shouldn ’t teach something bad to the others
d. At the craft shop.
b. At the super market.
Making coloured and scented candles is really quick and simple. What's more, you'll save so much money. If why do you ever buy one from a shop? What you need in making candle are wax, moulds,
Then, release the bubbles and top it up.
wick
, dye discs, essential oils, and a double boiler. All these materials are available from craft shops. Or if you do not want to buy them, you can improvise with an old saucepan, Pyrex jug, or even a sturdy can, in a pot of water. After providing the materials, follow this n making candles!
First of all, melt the wax.
All wax has a flash point, so to prevent it bursting into flames; you must melt it in a double boiler, with water in the bottom of the pan.
Then, prepare the mould with the wick. Thread the
wick through the mould and make sure that you leave a good few centimetres sticking out of the hole in the bottom.
After that, add the scent.
If you want a scented candle, add a few drops of essential oil to the melted wax. You can use any essential oil you like, as long as it doesn't contain water.
Next step, pour the wax into the mould.
Try and tip the wax into the mould quickly, all in one go, to minimize spillage and air bubbles.
Releasing the air bubbles will eventually make the candle sink, so you will need to top it up with more melted wax.
22. Where can you buy the materials for making candle? a. At the handicraft shops.
Finally, remove it from the mould. After four or five hours, the candle can be taken out of its mould.
Your candle is now ready for display. Remember, you must always leave it for a day before lighting it. Source
20. What does paragraph one tell us about? a. The steps in making candles.
b. The materials we need in making candles.
c. The goal of the text in making candles.
d. The way to make candles.
21. What should you do after melting the wax? a. Pour the melting wax into the mould.
b. Remove the melting wax from the mould.
c. Prepare the mould with the wick.
d. Release the bubbles and top it up.
d. We have to behave wisely to others Read the following text and answer questions 26 to 28.
30. Where can we find cacti mostly? a. In the jungle.
MILK CALCIUM b. On the beach. Dietary Supplement c. On the mountain. 600 mg 100 Soft gels d. In the arid and hot region. Supplement Facts
31. Why do cacti mostly bloom at night?
Serving size : 1 soft gel a. Because their flowers are large.
Amount per 1 soft gel % Daily b. Since cacti are unusual and distinctive Value* c. Since cacti are pollinated by nocturnal insects. Vitamin D 200 IU 50
d. As the afternoon period is used for photosynthetic Calcium (from milk) 600 mg 60 process.
Zinc 15 mg *
- Daily value has not been established
32. What does the first paragraph tell us about? Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Purified a. The members of cacti.
Water b. The habitat of cacti. Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one soft
c. The use of cacti gel for adults daily.
d. Types of cacti. Manufactured for: EXP 04 27 10 NU-HEALTH PRODUCTS CO. LOT 2 75 61 33.
“Cacti are unusual and distinctive plants, … ”
Walnut, CA 91789
Made in U.S.A.
The synonym of the word “distinctive” is …
a. typical
b. antique 27. The label is telling us about … of a dietary supplement.
c. unique
a. the information
b. the usage
d. different
c. the materials
d. the benefits Read the following text and answer questions 38 t0 40.
28. When would it be best to consume the product? th a. Before April 27 , 2010. th b. After April 4 , 2010. th c. During April 4 , 2010. th d. On April 4 , 2010.
29.
“Daily value has not been established.” (Line 10) What is the meaning of the word “established”? a. Ordered.
b. Determined.
c. Carried
d. Helped Read the text below to answer questions 29 to 32.
A cactus (plural: cacti ) is any member of the plant family Cactaceae, native to the Americas. They are often used as ornamental plants, but some are also crop plants. Cacti are grown for protection of property from wild animals, as well as many other uses.
Cacti are part of the plant order
34. What is advertised?
Caryophyllales, which also include members like a. A white buffalo. beets, gypsophila, spinach, amaranth, tumbleweeds, carnations, rhubarb, buckwheat, plumbago,
b. A strange place.
bougainvillea, chickweed and knotgrass.
c. A museum.
Cacti are unusual and distinctive plants, which d. A miracle. are adapted to extremely arid and hot environments, showing a wide range of anatomical and
35. Why the buffalo is called a miracle?
physiological features which conserve water. Their a. The museum opens on work days only. stems have adapted to become photosynthetic and b. Ripley ’s Believe It or Not is a name of a museum. succulent, while the leaves have become the spines c. White buffaloes are rarely found. for which cacti are well known.
d. The museum collections are on TV programs too.
Cacti come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. The tallest is Pachycereus pringlei , with a
36.
“ … the pure white buffalo, odds of such birth … ”
maximum recorded height of 19.2 m, and the
The meaning of the word “pure” is …
smallest is Blossfeldia liliputiana , only about 1 cm in
a. clear
diameter at maturity. Cactus flowers are large, and
b. almost like the spines and branches arise from areoles.
c. total
Many cactus species are night blooming, as they are
d. holly
pollinated by nocturnal insects or small animals, principally moths and bats. Cacti range in size from small and globular to tall and columnar.
a. Sam ’s holiday.
d. 2 – 1 – 8 – 5 – 3 – 7 – 6 – 4
b. 4 – 1 – 5 – 2 – 7 – 6 – 3
a. 5
5 except – other liquid 6 7
4
Not to use – with – for water – be careful – the pump – 1 2 3
47. Arrange the following jumble words to make a good sentence.
c. 2 – 1 – 4 – 6 – 8 – 5 – 7 – 3
d. 4 – 1 – 7 – 2 – 5 – 3 – 6
b. 4 – 2 – 1 – 6 – 8 – 5 – 3 – 7
a. 4 – 6 – 8 – 5 – 3 – 7 – 2 – 1
46. Arrange the following jumbled words to make a good sentence. her class
d. crack
c. pull
b. switch
c. 7 – 4 – 6 – 5 – 2 –1 – 3
48. Arrange the following sentences to make a good paragraph .
c. stages
d. 1-5-3-2-4
The piano is a musical instrument which is played by means of a keyboard. Widely used in Western music for solo performances (44), ensemble use, chamber music, and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal. Pressing a key on the piano's keyboard causes a felt covered hammer to strike (45) steel strings. The hammers rebound, allowing the strings to continue vibrating at their resonant frequency. These vibrations are transmitted through a bridge to a sounding board that couples the acoustic energy to the air so that it can be heard as sound.
It was a top day. See you when you get back. Love, Sam
Batman ride. About one o ’clock we got a light shower of rain but it cleared up soon after. We then went on all the other rides.
The first ride I went on was Lethal Weapon. Next I saw the Police Academy show. After that I had lunch as I was really hungry. Meanwhile, Mum and Kelly queued for the
We then decided to go to the Movie World.
Dear Nanny, We are having a great a holiday here on the Gold Coast. Yesterday we went to the Movie World. When we got up in the morning, it looked like rain. After a while the cloud disappeared. And it became a sunny day.
c. 1-2-3-4-5
1. Jack had an accident a few days ago.
b. 1-3-5-4-2
a. 1-4-3-5-2
5. He had to go to hospital.
4. She is at the hospital now.
3. He is still in the hospital now.
2. Jill went to the hospital too visit him.
d. exhibitions 45. a. beat
b. shows
40. The word queued in paragraph 3 means … …
c. In Lethal Weapon.
d. Sam, Mum, and Kelly
c. Mum and Kelly
b. Sam and Mum
a. Sam and Nanny
39. The word ‘we’ in the text refers to…
d. At the Police Academy.
b. In the Movie World.
a. went on
38. Where did Sam spend his holiday with his family? a. On the Gold Coast.
d. The Shower of Rain.
c. The Movie World.
b. The Gold Coast.
37. What is the letter about?
Read the letter below to answer questions 42 to 46.
- – in – diligent – Jessica – very – is – student – a 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
b. lined up
44. a. plays
d. they 43. a. protecting
d. waited for
For questions 48 to 51, choose the best words to complete the text.
PLATYPUS Many people call platypus duckbill because this animal has a bill like duckbill. Platypus is a native Tasmania and southern and eastern Australia. Platypus … (41) a flat tail and webbed feet. Its body length is 30 to 45 cm and covered with a thick and woolly layer of fur.
For questions 44 to 45, choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined words.
d. protect
b. protected
c. protects
c. sat down
c. they
b. its
- – 4 – 1 – 7 – 2 – 3 – 6
b. had
c. have
41. a. has
… (42) bill is detecting prey and stirring up mud. Platypus' eyes and head are small. It has no ears but has ability to sense sound and light. Platypus lives in streams, rivers, and lakes. Female platypus usually digs burrows in the streams or river banks. The burrows are blocked with soil to … (43) it from intruders and flooding. In the other hand, male platypus does not need any burrow to stay.
d. having 42. a. it
49. Arrange the following sentences to make a good paragraph.
1) Some of Lavisher ’s other ideas were important too 2) He learned some very important facts about chemistry.
3) These are the same names we use today. 4) He also worked on a way to improve France's banks and government.
5) He used science to improve farming. 6) And he gave names to many chemicals 7) Lavisher was a great man in many ways.
8) He helped to make taxes and money the same all over France A. 7-1-4-8-2-6-5-3
B. 7-2-6-3-1-5-4-8
C. 7-8-4-1-2-6-5-3
D. 7-5-6-3-1-4-8-2
50. Arrange the following sentences to make a good paragraph
1. Nature ’s recycling programme for water is called the water cycle.
2. Rain or snow eventually finds their way back to the ocean.
3. Water falls from the air as rain or snow.
4. Water goes from the ocean, lakes, and rivers into the air.
5. One of the things nature recycles is water.
6. Did you know that nature recycles too? 7. Maybe you recycle cans, glass, and paper.
a. 7-6-5-4-3-2-1
b. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7
c. 5-6-3-4-7-1-2
d. 2-1-4-3-6-7-5
- Good luck*****