KOP SEKOLAH

NASKAH SOAL UJIAN SEKOLAH (US)

TAHUN PELAJARAN 2019 - 2020

Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris

Kelas : IX
Hari/Tanggal : ?
Waktu : 07.00 – 09.00 WIB

Choose the right answer by blackening option A,B,C, or D on your answer sheet !

This dialoque is for questions no. 1 and 2.

Mira : I am sorry. I broke your vase.

Jane :  No problem.
Mira :  That’s very nice of you but let me buy the new one.
Jane :  It’s okay. You don’t need to buy it.
 Mira :  Oh, thanks.

1. What does the dialog tell you about?

A. Asking for help
B. Giving instruction
C. Asking for apology
D. Expressing gratitude

2. From the dialogue we know that Jane is a … girl.

A. kind
B. polite
C. humble
D. generous

Read the dialog and answer questions 3 – 4.

Tora :
Did you see my performance last night?
Bams :
Just a part. I was busy looking for a space to park, the parking lots were full.
Tora :
So you missed the great moment
Bams :
I saw you were flying above us without any tool, I was afraid seeing that, I couldn’t
see if you had fallen down.
Tora : So how was it?
Bams : It was amazing but horrifying! You must have practiced a lot

3. Why did Bams say that Tora’s performance was horrifying ? Because … .
A. It was amazing
B. Bams was afraid
C. Tora had fallen down
D. Tora was flying without tool

4. “Tora : So you missed the great moment.”

What does the underlined expression mean?
A. The performance
B. The parking lot
C. The flying
D. The fall
Questions 5 and 6 refer to the texts below.

5. Who might be interested in reading the text? Someone who ...

A. enjoys drinking a lot
B. addicts on soft drink
C. dislikes sipping soft drink
D. fonds of drinking soft drink

6. Based on the text above we conclude that both minute maid ... sprite contain vitamin C.
A. or
B. so
C. but
D. and

The texts are used to answer questions no. 7-8

Text 1
To : All students of SMPN 181 Jakarta
From : Mam Ermiza
Subject : English Debate Competition

I would like to inform you that in the following month, March 4th 2020, Lembaga Bahasa LIA
Jakarta will hold an English debate competition. For all students who intend to join the
competition please register yourself today at 5 p.m. at LIA’s hall.

Text 2
To : All students of SMPN 40 Jakarta
From : Mam Dyah
Subject : English Debate Competition

This is to inform you, Dinas Pendidikan Jakarta will hold an English debate competition
next month, April 4th 2020. All students who want to join the competition should enroll
yourself today at 3 p.m. at school auditorium.

7. Based on the texts we know that they are intended to ....

A. inform the students to join English debate competition.
B. remind all students to follow the competition.
C. invite all students to join the competition.
D. tell all students to attend the competition

8. What will the students do after reading the short message? They will ....
A. attend the competition at their school.
B. follow the competition as soon as possible.
C. register themselves at the auditorium today.
D. ask permission to Mam Ermiza or Mam Dyah to join the competition.
The following text is for questions 9 and 10.

Dear Anggi,

Congratulations! I’m really happy to hear you won an English Speaking Contest and
you got a trophy. I hope you will always win in the next contests.

Love,
Afifah

9. Why does Afifah congratulate Anggi?

A. To support Anggi to do something
B. To appreciate Anggi’s success
C. To make Anggi successful
D. To give good wishes

10. Anggi got the trophy … the committee of the English speaking contest
A. from
B. for
C. at
D. to

This text is for number 11 and 12.

NOTICE

 BEWARE OF TRAINS, DO NOT STAND BEYOND THE YELLOW LINE.

11. This notice is addressed to … in the railway station.

A. sellers
B. all passengers
C. ticketing officers
D. the engineers of the trains

12. Beware of trains, do not stand beyond the yellow line. The underlined word means that we
must ….
A. be cautious
B. be punctual
C. disobey rules
D. see the notice

Read the following text to answer questions number 13 to 14.

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13. What does the hotel provide to enhance our enjoyment?
A. Newly refurbished interiors
B. The city's standard for sophistication
C. Relaxing spa treatments and unwind
D. The two inspired restaurant and the new Alfresco

14. "Soothing sleek and streamlined with the latest technology ... "
The underlined word means ....
A. Hot and noisy
B. Cool and fresh
C. Quiet and calm
D. Dusty and crowded

Read the following text to answer questions number 15 to 17.

15. The medicine is used to cure….

A. minor aches
B. headache
C. diabetics
D. fever

16. Children with diabetic are not allowed to consume this medicine because….
A. it may cause impair alertness
B. it can cause adverse effects
C. it may cause drowsiness
D. it can relieve cough

17. “This medication can cause adverse effect”. The underlined word means….
A. poison
B. healing
C. breaking
D. meditation

Read the following text to answer questions number 18 to 20.

 My Favorite Painting

My favorite painting is the pencil-drawing of myself made by my friend Ronny. He made it

two years ago when I asked him to paint. He used my photo as object and made the copy of it on a
piece of paper by using a pencil. He put it in a frame and give it to me as a birthday present.
The size of painting is 30 X 40 cm. The media of the painting is drawing book paper , so it
thick and stiff. The image on the painting is my face with a bit additional sketch of my shoulder. It is
made by using pencil so the color is black, but it clearly shows the real appearance of my face along
with the shadow and the face contour. But my jaw looks smaller on the painting which makes me
seem thin. There is a signature of my friend at the bottom corner of the painting as the painter. The
painting is displayed in a wooden frame on the wall of my study room.

18. Why does the writer write the above text?

A. To describe his favorite painting.
B. To tell the readers about his hobby.
C. To attract the readers to buy his painting.
D. To inform everyone about favorite painting.

19. What media does the writer’s friend use for painting?
A. Black color pencil.
B. Drawing book paper.
C. The writer’s shoulders.
D. 30 by 40 cm wooden frame.

20. ”…with a bit additional sketch of my shoulder.” What does the underlined word mean?
A. Shadow
B. Outline
C. Picture
D. Paint
The text is for questions no. 21 – 22.

It was in September 2009 when a 7.3 SR hit our town. At the

beginning, it was just like any other day. After I got home from school, I
played game on my computer with my sister. My mom was watching TV
while my father and brother were taking a nap.
Suddenly I felt a little vibration. I didn’t notice it at first. But then the
vibration was getting bigger. We were panic. My mom went to the bedroom
to wake my father up and took my brother out. Without noticing anything, I
took my sister’s hand and dragged her. I ran to the road in front of our
house. When I ran, I got hit by a piece of roof that fell from neighbour’s
house. I didn’t feel hurt that time. People had gathered at the open field with
their pale faces. Some of the children cried. My sister cried because our mom
was not there. We got separated. Later I realized that me and mom ran to
different direction. My mom yelled at me with panic and worry face. By then I
realized that I got hurt. My arm was bleeding because of the fallen roof. It
was really hurt. I cried because I was afraid of blood. But, what’s more
hurting was when I saw my neighbours. Their houses had broken and
collapsed. Our neighbourhood was shattered. The earthquake hit for several
times with different strength. None of us was brave enough to enter our
house. We stayed outside for sometimes while calming our selves.
From that day on, everytime I felt the earth shakes even if just a little,
my knee goes weak. It was a traumatic experience.

21. The purpose of the writer to write the text is ….

A. To tell the danger of the earth quake
B. To inform how to avoid earth quake
C. To retell the writer’s scary experience.
D. To share the information about earth quake
22. When did the accident happen?
A. In the afternoon
B. In the evening
C. In the morning
D. At night

The text is for questions no. 23

ANNOUNCEMENT

This Thursday is August 17th, the Independence day.

Don't miss the Independence Day festival!
The festival begins at 08.00 in every district In Jakarta.
Gather in front of our school at 07.30 to see the parade with the principal.
Don't miss it! And Join many contests at school.

23. What does the text tell about?

A. School contest
B. Gathering in the school
C. Parade with the principle
D. Independence day festival

The text is for questions no. 24 – 26.

ANNOUNCEMENT

To commemorate Earth Day next week, each student is required to bring a tree to support One
Person One Tree programme. Collect the tree to gardener on duty in schoolyard. The trees
planting will be conducted on 2nd April 2020 on the hill near our school. Students who are
interested in joining the programme, please meet the committee in the OSIS room during the
break.
Thank you for your information.

Fia Ayu
OSIS Chairperson

24. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To tell the readers about the students’ duty
B. To invite the readers to join the trees planting
C. To remind the readers to commemorate Earth Day
D. To inform the readers about the school programme

25. What will the students probably do after reading the announcement ?
A. Meet the gardener
B. Prepare trees to be submitted
C. Plant trees on the hill near their school
D. Register to be a committee of the programme.

26. “Collect” the tree to the Gardener on duty in the schoolyard.

The underlined word can be replaced with….
A. Pick
B. Move
C. Hand in
D. Suggest

Read the text and answer questions 27 – 29.

Once upon a time, an old widow wanted a daughter to live with her in the village. Knowing her
wish, a huge giant visited her house. He gave her a cucumber seed. He told the old widow that
there will be aa baby inside the cucumber. The giant promised to come back for the baby once
she turned sixteen.
The old widow planted the seed in her yard. By the next morning, a cucumber grew. She cut it
open and found a baby girl inside. The old widow was so happy and named the baby Timun Mas.
Day by day, Timun Mas grew into a beautiful lady. The widow remembered what the giant had
warned her. So, when Timun Mas turned sixteen, the widow told her to run into the jungle with a
bag of salt. “You must not let the giant catch you,” the widow cried out as Timun Mas ran into
the jungle.

The giant came and asked the widow for Timun Mas. The widow refused to tell him and so he
went into the jungle. He angrily called out for Timun Mas. Timun Mas heard his voice and ran
away from him. The giant chased her. Timun Mas threw the salt that the widow had given her. It
turned the jungle into a muddy field. The muddy field swallowed the giant and he was never seen
again. Finally, Timun Mas returned home and lived happily ever after with the old widow.

27. When making a promise with giant Timun Mas parents forgot that….
A. They realized she turned 16.
B. They didn’t realize of the giant’s angry.

C. They would love their daughter so much.

D. They couldn’t make Timun Mas sacrifice herself.

28. She cut it open and found a baby girl inside….(Paragraph 2). The underline word refers to….
A. The Beautiful lady
B. The old widow
C. The baby girl
D. The Giant

29. What can we learn from the story?

A. We should always pray and do the efforts to reach our wish and never give up
B. We should respect to your parents especially mother

C. Thanks for what God has given to us.

D. Think first what would you do

Text for questions 30 – 31.

I have a dream
A song to sing
To help me cope
With anything

If you see the wonder

Of a fairy tale
You can take the future
Even if you fail

I believe in angels
Something good in everything I see
I believe in angels
When I know the time is right for me

I'll cross the stream

I have a dream, oh yeah

30. What is the topic of the song?

A. love
B. peace
 C. dream
D. friendship

31. The phrase “fairy tale” means ...

A. Real life
B. Science fiction
C. Imaginary story
D. Personal Experience

Text for questions 32 – 34.

How To Operate A Photocopier Machine

1. Press the “power” button to turn on the photocopier. If there is no response from the
device, try to press the “copy” button. It may be turned to “sleep” mode. Check the
paper tray that is located on the side of the machine to ensure that the copier has enough
paper in it.
2. Lift the photocopier’s lid. Then, put your document on the glass surface. Put the side
that you want to copy downward, facing the glass surface.
3. Close the copier cover after you are sure the document has been placed properly.
4. Press the digital number to select the number of copies you need. Press the plus and
minus button to add or reduce the quantity.
5. Choose black-and-white copies or colour copies according to your needs.
6. After selecting the colour preference, specify the paper size. If you want to use special
paper size, you have to feed that paper into the tray.
7. Finally, press the “copy” button and your document is copied.

32. Why does the writer write the text?

A. To guide the readers in how to operate a photocopier properly.
B. To show the readers the steps of turning on a photocopier
C. To tell how to make a copy of a special paper size
D. To select the ways of making copies

33. How do you change the quantity of the copies?

A. By feeding the tray with more paper
B. By pressing the plus and minus keys
C. By selecting the colour preference
A. By pressing the copy button 34. “Close the copier cover after you are sure the
document has been placed properly” (Step 3)
The underlined word has similar meaning with ….
A. usually
B. fittingly
C. commonly
D. unreasonably

Text for number 35 – 37.

Aloe Vera is a tropical plant that easy to keep as outdoor plant and pottet plant. It can grow
easily when it gets enough water in a fertile soil. Aloe Vera is also known as immortal plant as
long as it never lacks of water.
Formerly, this plant is well known to use for threatening damage hair and skin. But today,
some research show that this plant has so many functions especially in medical uses and beauty
uses.
Based on the research about the function of aloe vera, some of them show that aloe vera has
antioxidant and antimicrobial properties in which in can be used to heal wounds and the extract
of it can be used as food supplement to restrain cancer even this case is still in debate.
The gel of aloe vera is also used to protects the skin from ultraviolet irradiation and also heal
the skin damage after radiation therapy.
However, the use of aloe vera for skin was already implemented before scientific research
explains about it.
The traditional use of aloe vera is to heal the hair damage and this case is still implemented
until today. Thus, many products of hair treatment use aloe vera as the main ingredients.
Not only for hair product, the gel of aloe vera is also used to toothpaste as aloe vera contains
antibacteria which is also good in fighting oral bacteria.

35. What is the text about?

A. The kinds of Aloe Vera
B. The benefit of Aloe Vera
C. The function of Aloe Vera
D. The description of Aloe Vera

36. The main idea of the first paragraph is ....

A. The definition of Aloe Vera
B. The traditional Aloe avera
C. The research Aloe Vera
D. The usage of Aloe Vera

37. Aloe Vera ... as food supplement to restrain cancer.

A. should be used
B. might be used
C. can be used
D. will be used

The text is for number 38-40

General Sudirman was a high ranking Indonesian military officer during the Indonesian
national revolution. He was the first commander-in-chief of the Indonesian Armed Forces, he
continues to be widely respected in the country. On 12 November 1945, at an election to decide
the military’s commander-in-chief in Yogyakarta. The 24 years old Sudirman was chosen over
Oerip Soemohardjo in a close vote. While waiting to be confirmed, Sudirman ordered an assault
on British and Dutch forces in Ambarawa.
The ensuing battle and British withdrawal strengthened Sudirman’s popular support, and he
was ultimately confirmed on 18 December. General Sudirman commanded military activities
throughout Java, including a show of force in Yogyakarta on 1 March 1949. When the Dutch
began withdrawing, in July 1949 Sudirman was recalled to Yogyakarta and forbidden to fight
further. In late 1949 Sudirman’s tuberculosis returned, and he retired to Magelang, where he died
slightly more than a month after the Dutch recognized Indonesia’s independence. He is buried at
Semaki Heroes’ Cemetery in Yogyakarta.

38. From the text we know that ....

A. Sudirman was returned and he retired in Java.
B. General Sudirman commanded military through Sumatra.
C. General Sudirman was recalled to Jogyakarta on March 1949.
D. General Sudirman was the first commander Armed Forces in Indonesia.

39. Why did General Sudirman forbid to fight further?

A. Because he was died
B. Because he was retired
C. Because he was recalled to Yogyakarta
D. Because he was British Military before
40. Armed the respected General Sudirman Forces was commander of Indonesian
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

The best arrangement of the words above is....

A. 4 – 5 – 7 – 2 – 3 – 8 – 9 – 1 – 6 - 10
B. 4 – 5 – 7 – 2 – 3 – 8 – 9 – 10 – 6 - 1
C. 4 – 5 – 7 – 2 – 3 – 8 – 9 – 10 – 1 - 6
D. 4 – 5 – 7 – 2 – 8 – 3 - 9 – 10 – 1 - 6

ESSAY TEST

41. Read the text carefully and then answer the question.

Materials :
 Two slice of bread - Mayonnaise 
 Cheddar cheese - Tomatoes
 Tomato sauce - Lettuce leaves
Steps :
 First, place a slice of bread on the plate. 
 Second, put the tomato sauce. 
 Third, add salad, slice tomatoes, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, tomato sauce.
 After that, add lettuce leaves
 Then, put a slice of bread on the top
 and Finally, serve it!

What is the text about?

42. Arrange the jumbled words into a good sentence!

are – predators – the – sharks – most – fearsome – the – sea – of (4-1-3-5-6-2-9-7-8)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

43. Arrange the following jumbled sentence into a correct paragraph!

1. We left our house at about 5 o’clock in the morning. We took a taxi to the railway
station.
2. Finally, our train came. All of us rushed to get on the train.
3. Last Lebaran, my family and I went to our hometown. We decided to take a train
because it is more comfortable.
4. It took about 5 to 7 hours to get to our hometown. We enjoyed our journey.
5. We took the carriage no 3 according to our tickets.
6. But our train was 15 minutes late, so we had to wait a bit longer.
7. After finding our seat, we sat comfortably.
8. We arrived at the station at 06.00. Our train would leave at 06.40 (3-1-8-6-2-5-7-4)

44. Read the 2 labels below and complete the sentences with the appropriate conjunction.
Based on thwe text, we know that Honey Lemon Tea and 28 Day Teatox contains essential
and important substances … make the user healthy and fresh. (In order to)

45. Read the dialogue below and complete the sentences.

Alya : Congratulation, Raffa. …. you are wiser and healthier.

You look wonderful in that dress. Happy Birthday.
Raffa : Thank you Alya. I’m really happy you could come to my party.
Alya : Here is something for you.
Raffa : Oh, thank you very much.)