LATIHAN SOAL UAS BAHASA INGGRIS KELAS 9 SEMESTER 1

KURIKULUM KTSP 2006

Questions for number 1 and 2.

DON’T FEED ANIMALS
JUST SEE AND KEEP STAY IN THE BUS
1. From the warning we know that it for ... of 2. “.....Just see and keep stay in the bus”
the zoo. This sentence indicates that all animals....
A. managers and staffs A. are not in the cages
B. head officials B. are in the cages
C. all visitors C. are dangerous
D. workers D. are tame

Read the text to answer question 3 – 5.

o Our Beloved Student Yohanita.
T
CONGRATULATIONS
We would like to congratulate you on your success to be the best graduate of SMP Al Azhar this year.
You deserve to get such a title because of your best marks of all subjects of the final examination.
We are proud of you so much.
We ope that you will inspire the students.

Mr. Suyanto M.Pd

3. The text is written by the writer … on her success to be the best graduate of the school.
A. to ask for Yohanita’s attention C. to congratulate Yohanita
B. to show Yohanitas’s ability D. to send his best regards

4. From the text we know that Yohanita is a …

student.
C. boastful
A. rich D. beautiful
B. clever

5. “…on your success to be the best graduate”. The underlined word refers to…
A. Mr. Suyanto and Yohanita C. Mr. Suyanto
B. the students D. Yohanita

The text is for numbers 6 to 8.

6. What is the purpose of the writer writing this text?
A. To give information about the match.
B. To tell someone to compete intensively.
C. To ask someone to participate in the match.
D. To invite someone to have intensive training.

7. From the text we know that ….

A. the volley ball team of SMP Prapanca will defeat SMP Taruna
B. the trainer asks the team of SMP Taruna to have intensive training
C. SMP Prapanca and Taruna will compete before 27 December 2014
D. Prapanca’s Team will have intensive training every day

8. “Please come on time for intensive training…”

The underlined word has the same meaning as ….
A. rehearsal
B. exercise
C. activity
D. match
Read the text to answer questions 9 and 11.
Graduation Open House Event To Honor Our Beloved Son Fajar Ramadhan Afifi
Upon His Graduation from SMP MUTIARA Please Join Us on Saturday, July 25th
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Marsekal Surya Dharma Street No. 70 Neglasari RSPV to Shara 0817836773 by July 19th

9. If we can’t come to the party we should ….

A. give Fajar present C. tell Shara before July 19
B. go to the party at 7 p.m. D. tell Fajar about our coming

10. Fajar’s parents celebrated his graduation because they….

A. fulfilled their promise to the son C. wanted publication for their son
B. respected their son’s achievement D. admired their son’s school

11. “…To Honor Our Beloved Son”. The underlined word means… join
A. ignore C. disrespect
B. respect D. disregard

Read the text to answer questions 12 and 13.

ANNOUNCEMENT
To : All students of SMP Bahagia Semarang.
To celebrate the National Education Day, Students body will hold some interesting programs such as English Speech Contest, De
When: May 2, 2015 8 amonwards.
Where: School hall
Registration: Mr. Andi, the coordinator of this program.

12. What does the text announce? 13. Based on the text we can say that ...
A. A Student Organization A. the programs will last for 4 hours.
B. An English Speech Contest B. the programs will be held in the morning.
C. A National Day Celebration C. two competitions will be held.
D. A National Education Day ceremony D. Mr. Andi is the organizer of the programs.

Read the text to answer questions 14 and 15.

14. Where can we probably find the text? 15. From the text we know that there is 10%
A. In newspaper. off on all ….
B. In a manual book. A. desktop computers
C. In a school handbook. B. notebooks
D. In an instruction manual. C. keyboards
D. monitors
Read the text to answer questions 16 to 18.
Subject : Hello Ismawati
From :
[email protected] To :
[email protected]
Date : Fri, 22 August, 2014

Dear Ismawati,
Hello! My name is Habibah and I am your new friend. I am fourteen years old and I am a Spanish. I
live in Granada in Spain. Attached are photographs of the people in my family. My father’s name is
Yousef. He’s a chemist. My mother’s name is Maryam. My brother’s name is Fauzan and my sister’s
name is Raysa. I am the girl with short brown hair. My cat’s name is Pluto. He’s in the photograph with
me.
I like tennis but I don’t like basketball. My favourite subject is Geography, but I don’t like math
because it’s difficult. I love pop music but I don’t like opera. I like cats but I don’t like dogs. My
favourite singer is Westlife. They are fantastic.
What about you? What does Indonesia look like? What do you like? Who’s your favourite singer?
Please write email soon and tell me about yourself.

Best wishes,
Habibah
16. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To greet Ismawati. C. To introduce the writer.
B. To send a photograph. D. To describe a country.
17. Who is Habibah’s sister?
A. Ismawati. C. Maryam.
B. Yousef. D. Raysa.

18. What does “attached” mean in “Attached are photographs of the...”?

A. Enclosed. C. Sent.
B. Glued. D. Seen.

The following text is for questions 19 – 21.

To : Donny (chair person of 9 B) 1
Please forward to others. Due to the long holiday, all students must complete their writing assignment. The assignmen

19. Why are the students required to submit their writing assignment?
A. It is one the requirements. C. There will be a long vacation.
B. There will be writing contest. D. It is to accomplish their assignment.

20. When should students submit their works?

A. A week later. C. Before January, 11.
B. After the holiday. D. After January, 11.

21. “The assignment must be submitted…”. The underlined word means….

A. collected C. created
B. done D. finished

Read the text to answer questions 22 to 24.

Hay fever can occur all year round but it is traditionally worse in the spring months when the
pollen count in the air is high. Hay fever is a common name for allergic rhinitis – meaning an allergy in
the nose. The allergic reaction causes the nasal passages to become inflamed and produce more
mucous. Some of the common symptoms are : sneezing; runny or stuffy nose; itchy ears ,nose and
throat; red, itchy and watery eyes and sometimes headaches.
Tips to try and reduce hay fever symptoms:
1: Stay indoors where possible on windy and stormy days.
 2: Smear Vaseline on the inside of your nose to help stop the air-borne pollen touching the lining
of your nose.
3: Splash your eyes often with cold water as this tries to flush out any pollen.
4: Try and reduce contact with known allergens. For example –pet fur, flowers, dust etc.
5: Anti-histamine medications in the form of tablets, nasal sprays and eye drops may help alleviate
symptoms but you need to discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist.

22. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To explain what hay fever is. C. To give ways to reduce hay fever symptoms.
B. To describe the cure of hay fever. D. To cure hay fever by medicines.

23. What does “this” in “you need to discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist” refer to?
A. Taking anti-histamine. C. Applying eye drops.
B. Using nasal sprays. D. Alleviating symptoms.

24. What does “air-borne pollen” mean?

A. Pollen from flowers. C. Pollen produced by air.
B. Pollen taken by air. D. Pollen in the air.

The following text is for questions 25 and 26.

To : Mom
From : Nabila

I just received the result of my English test today, and I was very disappointed to find that my
English mark was very bad, only 60. Please help me to find a private English teacher soon.
By the way, I miss you so much. When will you be home?

25. Nabila felt ... when she got her English test mark.
A. worried C. confused
B. anxious D. disappointed

26. “... and I was very disappointed to find that my English mark.” The underlined word means....
A. unhappy because something was not as good as expected
B. unhappy because of afraid to do something
C. feeling of nervousness or agitation
D. feeling of fear

Read the text to answer questions 27 to 30.

Lavender
Every part of this 12-inch plant is aromatic, creating an incredible effect in a mass planting!
Lavender angustifolia is one of the richest in essential oils, meaning more fragrance power both
fresh and dried. And this ‘Munstead’ cultivar has a more compact habit and earlier blooming
lavender flowers. Fresh flowers can be crystallized and used in candies and cakes; dried flowers are
used in potpourris and sachets; oils are used in creams and perfumes. And these are only some of
the more common uses -- imagination can create endless more!

27. What colour is the leaf when it opens 29. “And these are only some of the more … “
firstly? The underlined word refers to … .
A. Blue A. the usage of lavenders
B. Green B. the usage of lavender oils
C. White C. the usage of lavender flowers
D. Pale gray D. the fragrance power of lavender

28. The main idea of paragraph two is that 30. Based on the text, we know that …
lavender … . A. lavender can be used in some foods.
A. is never ending B. lavender flowers has varieties of colors.
B. has many uses C. fresh lavender has more fragrance than the dried
C. produces essential oils one.
D. flower can be used in perfumes
D. dried flower of lavender is needed to
make candies.
This text is for numbers 31 to 32.

31. What kind of product is being advertised? 32. From the text we know that….
A. Healthy refreshment. A. It decreases the immune system
B. Healthy beverage. B. It has high cholesterol
C. Herbal treatment. C. It doesn’t give effect in weight loss
D. Diet food. D. It reduces cancer process

Read the text to answer questions 33 to 35.

From: Gany_K h
Subject: sharing appinesshDear Diana,
How are you? Hope everything went well with you there. As you know I’ve been studying in Sydney for three month
If you have the opportunity to study abroad, I would highly recommend it. If you have the opportunity, get out of yo
s

ad

33. The writer has been in Australia for … months.

A. one C. three
B. two D. four

34. “ I would highly recommend it.”

What does the word “it” refer
to? C. To go along with Australian.
A. To make a decision. D. To get the opportunity.
B. To study in Sydney.

35. The writer thinks that Sydney is a … city to study. C. different

A. crowded D. terrible
B. nice

Text for number 36 and 37.

LIMITED LUGGAGE, NOT MORE THAN 3 KILOGRAMS.
36. According to the notice above, the 37. The noticed is intended for ... flight
passengers must ... A. comfortable
A. carry less than 3 kgs thing B. safety
B. more than 3 kgs thing C. special
C. carry everything D. speed
D. carry nothing

Read the text and answer questions 38 to 41.

Jellyfish are not really fish. They are invertebrate animals. This means that unlike fish or people,
they have no backbones. In fact, they have no bones at all.
Jellyfish have stomachs and mouths, but no heads. They have nervous systems for sensing the
world around them, but no brains. They are made almost entirely of water, which is why you can look
through them.
 Some jellyfish can glow in darkness by making their own light. The light is made by a chemical
reaction inside the jellyfish. Scientists believe jellyfish glow for several reasons. For example, they may
glow to scare away predators or to attract animals they like to eat.
Most jellyfish live in salt water, apart from a few types that live in fresh water. Jellyfish are found
in oceans and seas all over the world. They live in warm, tropical seas and in icy waters near the North
and South poles.

38. Which one creates Jellyfish's light? 40. What is the text about?
A. White blood. A. Jellyfish.
B. Nervous system. B. Kinds of all fish.
C. Chemical reaction. C. All invertebrate animals.
D. Salt water. D. Some kinds of sea animals.

39. Based on the text, we know that.... 41. "Some jellyfish can glow….." (paragraph 3 )
A. they belong to invertebrate animals. The word "glow" in the sentence means ....
B. they have heads like other animals. A. move
C. their brain helps them find the food. B. produce
D. they cannot live in fresh water. C. appear
D. shine
This text is for numbers 42 to 43.

42. Jogja Computer Center has been in business for ...

years. C. fifty
A. fifteen D. eighty
B. eighteen

43. Based on the advertisement we know that Jogja Computer Center….

A. has amateur team to help the customers C. offers business and home services
B. sells and repairs one of major brands f brands of computers
D. sells a few

This text is for numbers 44 to 47.

WHERE DO HIPPOS LIVE?
River hippos live half their lives in water. They … (44) and let the water carry their great weight.
They … (45) sink completely below the surface, however. Instead, they paddle around with the tops of
their heads sticking out of the water. A river hippo’s eyes, ears, and nose are all at the top of its head. It
can breathe and see what’s going on even while most of its body is below water.
If it has to, a river hippopotamus can go underwater and … (46) its breath for as much as half an
hour. River hippos can swim underwater, or walk on the river bottom. Pygmy hippos can swim, too,
but they spend … (47) time in the water. They stay mostly on the riverbanks.

44. A. dive 45. A. hold

B. sink B. spend
C. drown C. stop
D. float D. blow
46. A. usually 47. A. less
B. rarely B. more
C. always C. longer
D. often D. further

48. Rearrange into the correct sentence.

electronic – them – when – don’t – appliances – switch off – all – need – you
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

The correct arrangement to make a good sentence is….

A. 6 – 7 – 1 – 5 – 3 – 9 – 4 – 8 – 2
B. 6 – 7 – 5 – 1 – 3 – 9 – 4 – 8 – 2
C. 6 – 7 – 1 – 5 – 9 – 4 – 8 – 2 – 3
D. 6 – 7 – 1 – 5 – 3 – 2 – 4 – 8 – 9

49. Arrange the following sentences into a meaningful

passage. How to insert SIM card:
1. Put the battery and align it until it snaps into its place.
2. Switch on the cell phone; and it is ready to use.
3. Push the two latches in the opposite directions and remove the battery.
4. Slide the SIM card carefully into the slot and make sure that the bevel comer fits in.
5. Press the locking latch and slide the cover then lift it off the phone.
6. Insert the two latches of the back over corresponding slot in the phone and slide the cover
forward until it locks into lace.

A. 2-1-4-5-3-6
B. 3-5-4-1-6-2
C. 4-5-6-3-2-1
D. 5-3-4-1-6-2

50. Rearrange the sentences below into a good paragraph.

(1). But they can move faster under water.
(2). Turtles belong to an old group of reptiles.
(3). They have a hard shell covering their body.
(4). The turtle is an animal that moves very
slowly.
(5). And some other types live in salt water or on land.
(6). Others can be up to 2 meters and weigh about 700
kg.
(7). They can do it because most of them live in freshwater.
(8). Some turtles are very small and weigh very little - about 0.5 kg.

A. (2) – (3) – (7) – (8) – (4) – (5) – (1) – (6)

B. (2) – (3) – (5) – (7) – (1) – (4) – (6) – (8)
C. (2) – (3) – (1) – (4) – (8) – (5) – (7) – (6)
D. (2) – (3) – (4) – (1) – (7) – (5) – (8) – (6)