1.

Once upon a time in West Java, Indonesia, lived a princess named Dayang Sumbi.
She was beautiful and kind-hearted. Her hobby was weaving cloth. But sometimes
she could be very lazy. One day her weaving tool fell, but she was too lazy to get it
herself. She shouted out, “Can anybody help me get my tool? If you are a female, I will
take you as my sister. Ifyou are a male, I will marry you!” A male creature came, but it
was a dog. His name was Tumang. He happily brought the tool to her. Dayang Sumbi
was very surprised, but she kept her promise. She married the dog. Tumang was
actually a man who had been cursed by a witch to become a dog. But at certain times
Tumang could turn back to be a normal man. Their only son, Sangkuriang, was soon
born, and he grew up to be a handsome and healthy boy. He always played with his
very loyal dog, Tumang. He did not know that he was actually his father, because
Dayang Sumbi hid the secret from him. Sangkuriang liked to hunt in the woods, of
course with Tumang.
One day Dayang Sumbi asked him to bring home a deer’s heart. He could not find any
deer in the woods. He was thinking hard how to bring home a deer’s heart. Suddenly,
he had a very bad idea. He killed Tumang! Then, he brought his heart home and gave
it to Dayang Sumbi. Sangkuring could not cheat her. She knew it was Tumang’s heart.
So, she got very angry and hit Sangkuriang’s forehead with a piece of wood and told
him to leave. With a bad wound on his forehead, Sangkuriang left the village.

What is the main idea of paragraph 1?

a)
Sangkuriang was angry knowing that Tumang was his father.
b)
Dayang Sumbi told the truth that Tumang was a dog.
c)
Dayang Sumbi kept the secret that Tumang was Sangkuriang’s father.
d)
Sangkuriang killed Tumang because of his desperate.
2.
Once upon a time in West Java, Indonesia, lived a princess named Dayang Sumbi.
She was beautiful and kind-hearted. Her hobby was weaving cloth. But sometimes
she could be very lazy. One day her weaving tool fell, but she was too lazy to get it
herself. She shouted out, “Can anybody help me get my tool? If you are a female, I will
take you as my sister. Ifyou are a male, I will marry you!” A male creature came, but it
was a dog. His name was Tumang. He happily brought the tool to her. Dayang Sumbi
was very surprised, but she kept her promise. She married the dog. Tumang was
actually a man who had been cursed by a witch to become a dog. But at certain times
Tumang could turn back to be a normal man. Their only son, Sangkuriang, was soon
born, and he grew up to be a handsome and healthy boy. He always played with his
very loyal dog, Tumang. He did not know that he was actually his father, because
Dayang Sumbi hid the secret from him. Sangkuriang liked to hunt in the woods, of
course with Tumang.
One day Dayang Sumbi asked him to bring home a deer’s heart. He could not find any
deer in the woods. He was thinking hard how to bring home a deer’s heart. Suddenly,
he had a very bad idea. He killed Tumang! Then, he brought his heart home and gave
it to Dayang Sumbi. Sangkuring could not cheat her. She knew it was Tumang’s heart.
So, she got very angry and hit Sangkuriang’s forehead with a piece of wood and told
him to leave. With a bad wound on his forehead, Sangkuriang left the village.

Who was Tumang?

a)
Tumang was a witch.
b)
Tumang was a human who become a witch.
c)
Tumang was a human who cursed by witch
d)
Tumang was not a human.
3.
Once upon a time in West Java, Indonesia, lived a princess named Dayang Sumbi.
She was beautiful and kind-hearted. Her hobby was weaving cloth. But sometimes
she could be very lazy. One day her weaving tool fell, but she was too lazy to get it
herself. She shouted out, “Can anybody help me get my tool? If you are a female, I will
take you as my sister. Ifyou are a male, I will marry you!” A male creature came, but it
was a dog. His name was Tumang. He happily brought the tool to her. Dayang Sumbi
was very surprised, but she kept her promise. She married the dog. Tumang was
actually a man who had been cursed by a witch to become a dog. But at certain times
Tumang could turn back to be a normal man. Their only son, Sangkuriang, was soon
born, and he grew up to be a handsome and healthy boy. He always played with his
very loyal dog, Tumang. He did not know that he was actually his father, because
Dayang Sumbi hid the secret from him. Sangkuriang liked to hunt in the woods, of
course with Tumang.
One day Dayang Sumbi asked him to bring home a deer’s heart. He could not find any
deer in the woods. He was thinking hard how to bring home a deer’s heart. Suddenly,
he had a very bad idea. He killed Tumang! Then, he brought his heart home and gave
it to Dayang Sumbi. Sangkuring could not cheat her. She knew it was Tumang’s heart.
So, she got very angry and hit Sangkuriang’s forehead with a piece of wood and told
him to leave. With a bad wound on his forehead, Sangkuriang left the village.

Why did Sangkuriang kill Tumang? Because ….

a)
He felt angry with him.
b)
Tumang was a dog.
c)
Tumang did not want to help him.
d)
He could not find any deer to be hunted
4.
Once upon a time in West Java, Indonesia, lived a princess named Dayang Sumbi.
She was beautiful and kind-hearted. Her hobby was weaving cloth. But sometimes
she could be very lazy. One day her weaving tool fell, but she was too lazy to get it
herself. She shouted out, “Can anybody help me get my tool? If you are a female, I will
take you as my sister. Ifyou are a male, I will marry you!” A male creature came, but it
was a dog. His name was Tumang. He happily brought the tool to her. Dayang Sumbi
was very surprised, but she kept her promise. She married the dog. Tumang was
actually a man who had been cursed by a witch to become a dog. But at certain times
Tumang could turn back to be a normal man. Their only son, Sangkuriang, was soon
born, and he grew up to be a handsome and healthy boy. He always played with his
very loyal dog, Tumang. He did not know that he was actually his father, because
Dayang Sumbi hid the secret from him. Sangkuriang liked to hunt in the woods, of
course with Tumang.
One day Dayang Sumbi asked him to bring home a deer’s heart. He could not find any
deer in the woods. He was thinking hard how to bring home a deer’s heart. Suddenly,
he had a very bad idea. He killed Tumang! Then, he brought his heart home and gave
it to Dayang Sumbi. Sangkuring could not cheat her. She knew it was Tumang’s heart.
So, she got very angry and hit Sangkuriang’s forehead with a piece of wood and told
him to leave. With a bad wound on his forehead, Sangkuriang left the village.

What happened to Sangkuriang after he killed Tumang?

a)
He got a prize from his mother.
b)
His mother was very angry and hit Sangkuriang’s forehead.
c)
He made his mother proud to him.
d)
His mother was very angry and forgives him.
5.
Dayang Sumbi was a beautiful and kind-hearted princess, but sometimes she was
very lazy. Her hobby was weaving cloth. Tumang, a male dog, came to bring her tool
back to her. As she had promised, she married him. Tumang was actually a human
who had been cursed by a witch to become a dog. But sometimes he could turn back
to a normal man. Dayang Sumbi and Tumang got one son. His name was
Sangkuriang. He did not know that Tumang was his father because he was a dog. he
was with him. Tumang always accompanied Sangkuriang whenever he went hunting
in the woods.

What was the character of Dayang sumbi?

a)
Handsome
b)
Strong
c)
Good looking
d)
Weak
6.
Dayang Sumbi was a beautiful and kind-hearted princess, but sometimes she was
very lazy. Her hobby was weaving cloth. Tumang, a male dog, came to bring her tool
back to her. As she had promised, she married him. Tumang was actually a human
who had been cursed by a witch to become a dog. But sometimes he could turn back
to a normal man. Dayang Sumbi and Tumang got one son. His name was
Sangkuriang. He did not know that Tumang was his father because he was a dog. he
was with him. Tumang always accompanied Sangkuriang whenever he went hunting
in the woods.

Who cursed Tumang?

a)
A dwarf
b)
An elf
c)
A witch
d)
A fairy
7.
Dayang Sumbi was a beautiful and kind-hearted princess, but sometimes she was
very lazy. Her hobby was weaving cloth. Tumang, a male dog, came to bring her tool
back to her. As she had promised, she married him. Tumang was actually a human
who had been cursed by a witch to become a dog. But sometimes he could turn back
to a normal man. Dayang Sumbi and Tumang got one son. His name was
Sangkuriang. He did not know that Tumang was his father because he was a dog. he
was with him. Tumang always accompanied Sangkuriang whenever he went hunting
in the woods.

“ … he went hunting in the woods.”

The underlined word has same the meaning as …
a)
swamp
b)
savanna
c)
garden
d)
forest
8.
1. He fell in love with her at the first sight.
2. She could never get older because she was granted eternal youth by the gods.
3. There he met a beautiful young woman.
4. He did not know that she was Dayang Sumbi.
5. One day Sangkuriang went back to his village.
6. He was big and strong.

The best arrangement is ….

a)
5-6-3-4-1-2
b)
5-6-3-1-4-2
c)
3-6-5-1-2-4
d)
3-6-5-1-4-2
9.
Read the text to answer questions 9 to 11.

Satay or ‘sate’ is made of chicken, beef, or lamb. ‘Sate ayam’ is made of chicken, ‘sate
kambing’ is made of lamb, ‘sate sapi’ is made of beef. Small pieces of meat are
marinated in spicy soy sauce. Some pieces of well marinated meat are skewered.
Then, on skewers, satay is grilled over very hot charcoal. It is served with peanut
sauce or soy sauce.

What does the text tell about?

a)
Dessert
b)
Drink
c)
Beverage
d)
Food
10.
Satay or ‘sate’ is made of chicken, beef, or lamb. ‘Sate ayam’ is made of chicken, ‘sate
kambing’ is made of lamb, ‘sate sapi’ is made of beef. Small pieces of meat are
marinated in spicy soy sauce. Some pieces of well marinated meat are skewered.
Then, on skewers, satay is grilled over very hot charcoal. It is served with peanut
sauce or soy sauce.

What should you do after the meats are marinated?

a)
Skewered
b)
Served
c)
Grilled
d)
Fried
11.
Satay or ‘sate’ is made of chicken, beef, or lamb. ‘Sate ayam’ is made of chicken, ‘sate
kambing’ is made of lamb, ‘sate sapi’ is made of beef. Small pieces of meat are
marinated in spicy soy sauce. Some pieces of well marinated meat are skewered.
Then, on skewers, satay is grilled over very hot charcoal. It is served with peanut
sauce or soy sauce.

“It is served with peanut sauce or soy sauce.”

The word “it” refers to ….
a)
charcoal
b)
skewers
c)
satay
d)
soy sauce
12.
Read the conversation to answer questions 12 to 14.

A: This awesome gift was given to me by my friend.

B: What is it called? Is that made in Indonesia?
A: Yes, I was given by a friend from Indonesia. This item is called an Angklung.
Angklung is a musical instrument from the Sudanese culture of West Java. It is made
of bamboo. It is used to play not only traditional but also modern music.

What does the conversation talk about?

a)
It talks about Angklung as music traditional.
b)
It talks about music tool.
c)
It talks about music traditional in Indonesia.
d)
It talks about one of the modern music instrument.
13.
Read the conversation to answer questions 12 to 14.

A: This awesome gift was given to me by my friend.

B: What is it called? Is that made in Indonesia?
A: Yes, I was given by a friend from Indonesia. This item is called an Angklung.
Angklung is a musical instrument from the Sudanese culture of West Java. It is made
of bamboo. It is used to play not only traditional but also modern music.

What does the conversation talk about?

a)
It talks about Angklung as music traditional.
b)
It talks about music traditional in Indonesia.
c)
It talks about one of the modern music instrument.
d)
It talks about music tool.
14.
Read the conversation to answer questions 12 to 14.
A: This awesome gift was given to me by my friend.
B: What is it called? Is that made in Indonesia?
A: Yes, I was given by a friend from Indonesia. This item is called an Angklung.
Angklung is a musical instrument from the Sudanese culture of West Java. It is made
of bamboo. It is used to play not only traditional but also modern music.

What is Angklung made of?

a)
Leaves
b)
Iron
c)
Bamboo
d)
Metal
15.
Read the conversation to answer questions 12 to 14.
A: This awesome gift was given to me by my friend.
B: What is it called? Is that made in Indonesia?
A: Yes, I was given by a friend from Indonesia. This item is called an Angklung.
Angklung is a musical instrument from the Sudanese culture of West Java. It is made
of bamboo. It is used to play not only traditional but also modern music.

Where does it come from?

a)
Tasikmalaya
b)
Jayapura
c)
Bandung
d)
Medan
16.
Complete the text number 15 by using the passive form.

The beautiful umbrella (15) … payung geulis.

a)
is made of
b)
are painted
c)
is made in
d)
is called
17.
Complete the text number 16 by using the passive form.

It (16) … in Tasikmalaya, Indonesia.

a)
is made in
b)
is used
c)
is made of
d)
is called
18.
Beautiful pictures of flowers (17) … on paper umbrellas.
a)
is made in
b)
is made of
c)
are used
d)
are painted
19.
Read the text to answer questions 18 to 20.

Buffalo are big, strong, dark-coloured mammals with huge horns. African buffalo live in
herds of several hundred – usually near water, as they love to wallow in mud. African
buffalo have very bad tempers, so humans have never managed to tame them.
Water buffalo are found in the wetter areas of Asia. Few are found in the wild now and
they are mostly kept as farm animals. Water buffalo have been domesticated for 3,000
years. They are used to pull carts and ploughs, but they can be kept for their meat,
milk, and hides. Only a few survive in the wild in Asia, but buffalo are released to run
free in the swamps of the Northern Territory of Australia.

What is the main idea of paragraph 1?

a)
The characteristic of Buffalo.
b)
The functions of buffalo.
c)
The habitat of buffalo.
d)
The habits of buffalo.
20.
Buffalo are big, strong, dark-coloured mammals with huge horns. African buffalo live in
herds of several hundred – usually near water, as they love to wallow in mud. African
buffalo have very bad tempers, so humans have never managed to tame them.
Water buffalo are found in the wetter areas of Asia. Few are found in the wild now and
they are mostly kept as farm animals. Water buffalo have been domesticated for 3,000
years. They are used to pull carts and ploughs, but they can be kept for their meat,
milk, and hides. Only a few survive in the wild in Asia, but buffalo are released to run
free in the swamps of the Northern Territory of Australia.

What do they like to do?

a)
They like to wallow in mud
b)
They are used to pull carts and ploughs
c)
They are tame animals
d)
They live in herds
21.
Buffalo are big, strong, dark-coloured mammals with huge horns. African buffalo live in
herds of several hundred – usually near water, as they love to wallow in mud. African
buffalo have very bad tempers, so humans have never managed to tame them.
Water buffalo are found in the wetter areas of Asia. Few are found in the wild now and
they are mostly kept as farm animals. Water buffalo have been domesticated for 3,000
years. They are used to pull carts and ploughs, but they can be kept for their meat,
milk, and hides. Only a few survive in the wild in Asia, but buffalo are released to run
free in the swamps of the Northern Territory of Australia.

“Buffalo are big, strong …”

The word “big” has the same meaning as ….
a)
small
b)
strong
c)
huge
d)
weak
22.

What does the above text suppose you to do?

a)
To watch children play around here.
b)
To play games around the place with children.
c)
Not play around the area with children
d)
To be careful because children are playing there
23.
Arrange thefollowing word into a good meaningful sentence. But(1) – she(2) – must(3)
– soon(4) – is(5) – Melly(6) – here(7) – leave(8)
a)
6- 7- 4- 1- 2- 5- 3- 8
b)
8- 6- 4- 1- 2- 7- 3- 5
c)
6- 5- 7- 1- 2- 3- 8- 4
d)
2- 5- 7- 1- 6- 3- 4- 8
24.
1. First, they are difficult to find. 2. They are only found in a few places in the world. 3.
Diamonds are very expensive for several reasons. 4. And finally, they are very
beautiful. 5. People use diamonds to cut other stones. 6. Second, they are useful. 7.
They stay the same for millions of years. 8. Third, diamonds do not change. The best
arrangement to make a good paragraph is … .
a)
5- 3- 1- 2- 4- 6- 4- 7
b)
3- 1- 2- 6- 5- 8- 7- 4
c)
5- 3- 6- 2- 1- 4- 8- 7
d)
3- 2- 1- 5- 6- 4- 7- 4
25.
Dear Nanda,
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. We then decided to go to the Movie World.
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 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.
It was a top day. See you when you get back.
Love,
Samuel

What is the letter about?

a)
The Gold Coast
b)
The Rain
c)
The Movie World.
d)
Samuel’s holiday
26.
Dear Nanda,
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. We then decided to go to the Movie World.
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 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.
It was a top day. See you when you get back.
Love,
Samuel

What is the main idea of paragraph 3?

a)
A great holiday in the Movie World.
b)
Academy Show
c)
Samuel’s activities in the Movie World.
d)
The weather in Gold Coast.
27.
Dear Nanda,
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. We then decided to go to the Movie World.
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 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.
It was a top day. See you when you get back.
Love,
Samuel

Where did Sam spend his holiday with his family?

a)
In the Movie World.
b)
In Lethal Weapon
c)
At the Police Academy
d)
In the Gold Coast.
28.
Dear Nanda,
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. We then decided to go to the Movie World.
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 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.
It was a top day. See you when you get back.
Love,
Samuel

The word queued in paragraph 3 means ……The word queued in paragraph 3

means ……
a)
went on
b)
lined up
c)
waited for
d)
sat down
29.
Elizabeth II, born on 21 April 1926, is the eldest daughter of George VI and Elizabeth
st

Bowes-Lyon. She married Philip Mountbatten, a distant cousin, in 1947. The pair has
four children: Charles, Prince of Wales, Anne, Andrew and Edward. She is the first
monarch to send her children to boarding schools in order to remove them from the
ever-probing media. She has a strong sense of duty and diligence. Her knowledge of
current situation and trends is up to date. She possesses a sense of humorous rarely
exhibited in public where a dignified presence is her goal.

What is the purpose of the text? It is to … .

a)
Entertain the reader
b)
Inform on a successful person
c)
tell someone’s experience
d)
describe a particular person
30.
Elizabeth II, born on 21 April 1926, is the eldest daughter of George VI and Elizabeth
st

Bowes-Lyon. She married Philip Mountbatten, a distant cousin, in 1947. The pair has
four children: Charles, Prince of Wales, Anne, Andrew and Edward. She is the first
monarch to send her children to boarding schools in order to remove them from the
ever-probing media. She has a strong sense of duty and diligence. Her knowledge of
current situation and trends is up to date. She possesses a sense of humorous rarely
exhibited in public where a dignified presence is her goal.

Anne is one of the … of George VI.

a)
Nieces
b)
daughters
c)
granddaughters
d)
Sisters
31.
Elizabeth II, born on 21 April 1926, is the eldest daughter of George VI and Elizabeth
st

Bowes-Lyon. She married Philip Mountbatten, a distant cousin, in 1947. The pair has
four children: Charles, Prince of Wales, Anne, Andrew and Edward. She is the first
monarch to send her children to boarding schools in order to remove them from the
ever-probing media. She has a strong sense of duty and diligence. Her knowledge of
current situation and trends is up to date. She possesses a sense of humorous rarely
exhibited in public where a dignified presence is her goal.

“She possesses a sense of humorous rarely exhibited….”

a)
shown
b)
given
c)
found
d)
hidden
32.
All Students of Grade 9
You are invited to:
GRADUATION PARTY 2011
SMP KALPATARU
Day/Date : Saturday, the fifteenth of July
two thousand and eleven
Time : 10 a.m. – 01 p.m.
Venue : Gardu Pandang
Jl. Sudirman kav. 9 – 11 MALANG

*Invitation card available at OSIS room.

Where will the graduation party be held?

a)
At Kalpataru school.
b)
On Sudirman street.
c)
At Osis room.
d)
Gardu Pandang
33.
All Students of Grade 9
You are invited to:
GRADUATION PARTY 2011
SMP KALPATARU
Day/Date : Saturday, the fifteenth of July
two thousand and eleven
Time : 10 a.m. – 01 p.m.
Venue : Gardu Pandang
Jl. Sudirman kav. 9 – 11 MALANG

*Invitation card available at OSIS room.

How long is the graduation party carried out?

a)
9 hours
b)
11 hours
c)
2 hours
d)
3 hours
34.
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 Caryophyllales, which also include members like
beets, gypsophila, spinach, amaranth, tumbleweeds, carnations, rhubarb, buckwheat,
plumbago, bougainvillea, chickweed and knotgrass.

Cacti are unusual and distinctive plants, which are adapted to extremely arid and hot
environments, showing a wide range of anatomical and physiological features which
conserve water. Their stems have adapted to become photosynthetic and succulent,
while the leaves have become the spines for which cacti are well known.

Cacti come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. The tallest is Pachycereus pringlei,
with a maximum recorded height of 19.2 m, and the smallest is Blossfeldia liliputiana,
only about 1 cm in diameter at maturity. Cactus flowers are large, and like the spines
and branches arise from areoles. Many cactus species are night blooming, as they are
pollinated by nocturnal insects or small animals, principally moths and bats. Cacti
range in size from small and globular to tall and columnar.

Where can we find Cacti mostly?

a)
In the arid and hot region
b)
In the jungle
c)
On the beachOn the beach
d)
On the mountain
35.
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 Caryophyllales, which also include members like
beets, gypsophila, spinach, amaranth, tumbleweeds, carnations, rhubarb, buckwheat,
plumbago, bougainvillea, chickweed and knotgrass.

Cacti are unusual and distinctive plants, which are adapted to extremely arid and hot
environments, showing a wide range of anatomical and physiological features which
conserve water. Their stems have adapted to become photosynthetic and succulent,
while the leaves have become the spines for which cacti are well known.

Cacti come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. The tallest is Pachycereus pringlei,
with a maximum recorded height of 19.2 m, and the smallest is Blossfeldia liliputiana,
only about 1 cm in diameter at maturity. Cactus flowers are large, and like the spines
and branches arise from areoles. Many cactus species are night blooming, as they are
pollinated by nocturnal insects or small animals, principally moths and bats. Cacti
range in size from small and globular to tall and columnar.

Why do cacti mostly bloom at night?

a)
Because their flowers are large
b)
Since cacti are unusual and distinctive plants
c)
Since cacti are pollinated by nocturnal insects
d)
As the afternoon period is used for photosynthetic process
36.
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 Caryophyllales, which also include members like
beets, gypsophila, spinach, amaranth, tumbleweeds, carnations, rhubarb, buckwheat,
plumbago, bougainvillea, chickweed and knotgrass.

Cacti are unusual and distinctive plants, which are adapted to extremely arid and hot
environments, showing a wide range of anatomical and physiological features which
conserve water. Their stems have adapted to become photosynthetic and succulent,
while the leaves have become the spines for which cacti are well known.

Cacti come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. The tallest is Pachycereus pringlei,
with a maximum recorded height of 19.2 m, and the smallest is Blossfeldia liliputiana,
only about 1 cm in diameter at maturity. Cactus flowers are large, and like the spines
and branches arise from areoles. Many cactus species are night blooming, as they are
pollinated by nocturnal insects or small animals, principally moths and bats. Cacti
range in size from small and globular to tall and columnar.

The text is written to ….

a)
describe cacti in general
b)
tell cacti ‘s life
c)
give information about American cacti
d)
explain physical feature of cacti
37.
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 Caryophyllales, which also include members like
beets, gypsophila, spinach, amaranth, tumbleweeds, carnations, rhubarb, buckwheat,
plumbago, bougainvillea, chickweed and knotgrass.

Cacti are unusual and distinctive plants, which are adapted to extremely arid and hot
environments, showing a wide range of anatomical and physiological features which
conserve water. Their stems have adapted to become photosynthetic and succulent,
while the leaves have become the spines for which cacti are well known.

Cacti come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. The tallest is Pachycereus pringlei,
with a maximum recorded height of 19.2 m, and the smallest is Blossfeldia liliputiana,
only about 1 cm in diameter at maturity. Cactus flowers are large, and like the spines
and branches arise from areoles. Many cactus species are night blooming, as they are
pollinated by nocturnal insects or small animals, principally moths and bats. Cacti
range in size from small and globular to tall and columnar.

“Cacti are unusual and distinctive plants, which …”

The synonym of the word “distinctive” is …
a)
typical
b)
different
c)
unique
d)
antique
38.
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.

Where did the writer and his family set up their tent?
a)
At the back of the river
b)
Near the big tree
c)
Far away from other campers
d)
Near the river
39.
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.

What is the purpose of the text above?

a)
To inform people the new camping site
b)
To give instruction how to set up the tent
c)
To describe a camping site
d)
To retell the writer’s past camping experience
40.
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.

“…the river had been occupied by…” The underlined word is similar in meaning to…
a)
inhabited
b)
grabbed
c)
bought
d)
authorized
41.
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.

“…the river had been occupied by…” The underlined word is similar in meaning to…
a)
authorized
b)
grabbed
c)
bought
d)
inhabited
42.
Dear Lia,
I Have a boyfriend. He is my senior at school. He is religious, smart and wise.
Most girls at school like him very much. I feel so lucky that I have him. The problem is
that my Mom doesn’t like him because he has a dark complexion. I think religion is
more important than anything else. I’m so confuse. As a good daughter I must obey
my mother. But I don’t want to loose a good boy like him. What should I do to convince
my mother?
Love,
Inge

The Writer has a problem with ......

a)
Her boyfriend
b)
Her mother
c)
Her friend
d)
Lia
43.
Dear Lia,
I Have a boyfriend. He is my senior at school. He is religious, smart and wise.
Most girls at school like him very much. I feel so lucky that I have him. The problem is
that my Mom doesn’t like him because he has a dark complexion. I think religion is
more important than anything else. I’m so confuse. As a good daughter I must obey
my mother. But I don’t want to loose a good boy like him. What should I do to convince
my mother?
Love,
Inge

Why does the writer’s mother dislike her boyfriend? Because.........

a)
he is a good boy
b)
most girls like him very much
c)
he has a dark complexion
d)
he is a religious boy
44.
This is Kota Baru town. However, it does not mean that it is a new town. In fact, it
belongs to the category of old towns. Kota Baru itself is really a big town.
In this town, there are many buildings. There is a big post office. It is near a bank. The
bank itself is next to a supermarket, and behind the bank is a restaurant. In front of the
bank there is a park. This park is pretty crowded especially on Saturday afternoon and
Sunday morning.

What is the social function of the text above?

a)
To describe Kota Baru town
b)
To inform an old town, kota Baru
c)
To retell Kota baru town
d)
To amuse the readers
45.
Dear Lia,
I Have a boyfriend. He is my senior at school. He is religious, smart and wise.
Most girls at school like him very much. I feel so lucky that I have him. The problem is
that my Mom doesn’t like him because he has a dark complexion. I think religion is
more important than anything else. I’m so confuse. As a good daughter I must obey
my mother. But I don’t want to loose a good boy like him. What should I do to convince
my mother?
Love,
Inge

The word “I” in the text above refers to.....

a)
Daughter
b)
Lia
c)
Inge
d)
Mother
46.
This is Kota Baru town. However, it does not mean that it is a new town. In fact, it
belongs to the category of old towns. Kota Baru itself is really a big town.
In this town, there are many buildings. There is a big post office. It is near a bank. The
bank itself is next to a supermarket, and behind the bank is a restaurant. In front of the
bank there is a park. This park is pretty crowded especially on Saturday afternoon and
Sunday morning.

Which one is not stated on the text?

a)
There are many buildings in Kota Baru
b)
Kota Baru town is an old town
c)
Many people are in the park on Saturday
d)
Kota Baru is quite town
47.
This is Kota Baru town. However, it does not mean that it is a new town. In fact, it
belongs to the category of old towns. Kota Baru itself is really a big town.
In this town, there are many buildings. There is a big post office. It is near a bank. The
bank itself is next to a supermarket, and behind the bank is a restaurant. In front of the
bank there is a park. This park is pretty crowded especially on Saturday afternoon and
Sunday morning.

It is near a bank. The underlined word refers to….

a)
A restaurant
b)
A supermarket
c)
A park
d)
A big post office
48.
To: Dona
Please forward to others, there is no scout meeting this week since Mr Brown hasn’t
come yet from Egypt. It’s cancelled until he is back.
Warmly,
Riry
+62897564

The scout meeting is cancelled because of Mr Brown’s….

a)
information
b)
absence
c)
meeting
d)
coming
49.
To: Dona
Please forward to others, there is no scout meeting this week since Mr Brown hasn’t
come yet from Egypt. It’s cancelled until he is back.
Warmly,
Riry
+62897564

‘’Please forward to others…”The underlined word refers to …

a)
Riry and Mr Brown
b)
Mr. Brown and Dona
c)
Dona and Riri
d)
scout members
50.
ANNOUNCEMENT
To: All students of Junior High School 1 Kalipare.

To celebrate the National Education Day the students Board Organization will hold
some interesting programs. They are English Speech Contest, English Story Telling
contest and Wall Magazine Competition. The programs will be held on January, 4 , th

2011, 8 am – 1 p.m.
All classes must take part in the programs and should report their participation to their
own teachers.

For detailed information, please contact Ms. Retno, the coordinator of this program.

Who is in charge of the program?

a)
Student organization
b)
Student
c)
Teacher
d)
Ms. Retno