TRY OUT II BAHASA INGGRIS 9

 This dialogue is for question no. 1

1. Ghea : Emily, it’s still drizzling.

Emily : Yes. Do you bring your umbrella with you?

Ghea : No,but I have to go home now. Today is my  birthday and I want to celebrate it with my                          family.  

Emily : Wow! Congratulation, then. …. Take care

 Dea         : Thank you, Bye

A. Hopefully you can do it well         C.  I hope you can arrive home soon

B. Hopefully your family is happy D.  I hope your life is filled with happiness

2. Dika : Dad, Vina invites me and some other friends to have dinner at a restaurant.

Father : When?  

Dika : This Saturday night. ....

Father : I think you can’t. There will be a family gathering night at my office and we have to         

               attend it.

Dika : Oh, I lost this chance.

A. May I order the food? C.  Can you accompany me?

B. May I join them? D.  Do you mind coming with me?

3. Nesya : How is your condition now, Ratih?

Ratih : I feel worse.

Nesya : I think you should take some medicine for your sickness three or four times a day.

Zildan : ..., Nesya. Ratih, you’d better take some more rest. I think it is enough.

Ratih : Okay, Zildan. Thank you I will.

A. It is not different C.  Not necessarily

B. I agree with you D.  That’s a good idea

4. Liza : Hi, Firman. I don’t see Karina today.

Firman : I heard she is being hospitalized. She got an accident yesterday.

Liza : Is it true? ....

Firman : I don’t know much about it. You’d better ask Vina. I heard from her. I was in hurry so I haven’t got the chance to know the details.

A. I want to tell you about it C.  Show the accident!  

B. Tell me more about it! D.  I cannot decide

5. Arini :  Well, guys. Don’t forget to bring the stuff we need for our picnic.

Dody : I have prepared all. But who will bring the guitar?

Julia : We can ask Rayyan to bring it. What do you think?

Arini :  .... As long as I know his guitar has been broken.

A. I think that’s a clever idea C.  I don’t believe in him

B. I don’t think he can D.  I have different idea

The following text is for numbers 6 and 7.

NOTICE

PLAY GROUND AND SCHOOL GROUNDS

CLOSED AT 06.00 PM

6. What is the benefit of reading the text?

A. We can ask the caretaker to open those places after 6.00. p.m

B. We will not find people doing certain activities ta those places

C. We will not plan doing activities at those places afetr 6.00. p.m

D. We can arranged activities after 6.00 as those places may be empty

7. What will happen if you play on the grounds a few minutes before six?

A. We may be not satisfied C.  The play ground will be boring

B. The guard will be angry D.  We will be sad 

The following text is for questions 8 and 9.

For Daddy

I am sorry, I won’t be at home  for dinner. My boss asks me to attend a  spontanious meeting at 5 pm, and it will take long.  So, please don’t pick me up, I will take a taxi home. Have nice dinner with the kids.

Love

Mommy

8. What is the writer’s intention to write the text above?

A. To inform that the writer cannot have dinner toghether.

B. To inform that the writer has to attend the meeting.

C. To tell that she will take a taxi home,

D. To explain the importance of the meeting.

9. Why the writer doesn’t want to be picked up?

A. She prefers to take a taxi.                     C.  Her boss invits her to have dinner.

B. She has to attend a meeting.                 D.  The meeting will probably be long

 The following text is for question number 10 and 12

For Daddy

I am sorry, I won’t be at home  for dinner. My boss asks me to attend a  spontanious meeting at 5 pm, and it will take long.  So, please don’t pick me up, I will take a taxi home. Have nice dinner with the kids.

Love

Mommy

10. What is the writer’s intention to write the text above?

A. To inform the deadline of the registration. 

B. To give information about the size of the photographs.

C. To explain about the obligation of being a library member of the school. 

D. To ask the Grade 7 students to complete the document to be a library member.

11. We can assume that being a library member is ....

A. very important for a student C.  not useful for the grade 7 students

B. the head of library’s suggestion D.  something troublesome for the students

12. The registration form will be given by the librarian, ... the recommendation letter is from the principal.

A. and

B. but

C. or

D. so

Read the following text for questions 13 to 15.

 

13. What is the function of the text?

      A. To inform people how to get the new mobile phone. 

      B. To explain us how to operate the mobile phone. 

      C. To promote the new mobile phone to people.

      D. To give explanation about the mobile phone.

 

14. Based on the picture above, We can conclude that ….

      A . Samsung Galaxy is as expensive as Nokia lumia 920.

      B.  Nokia lumia 920 is more expensive  than HTC Butterfly.

      C.  LG Optimus G is cheaper  than Samsung galaxy.

      D.  HTC Butterfly is the most expensive among them.

15. ‘Jurong point Roadshow Exclusive offers ….’

     The underlined word is similar to….

A. orders                                                        C.  describes

B. provides                                                     D.  influences 

The following text is for questions number 16 to 18. 

 

16.  One of the benefits of consuming the product is that ....

A. all allergy symptom will be vanished C.   the body weight will be reduced

B. the blood sugar level will decrease D.  the respiratory system will be better

17.  It is assumed that the product is a kind of ....

       A. healthy food C.  fresh food

       B.  junk food D.  fast food

18. “The product may not be suitable for Asthma and ....” 

      The underlined word is closest in meaning to ....

A. appropriate C.  improper

B. delighted D.  tasteless

Read the following text for questions 19 to 22.

 When I was in Junior High School, my mother bought me an acoustic guitar. It was my first guitar. I learned some basic guitar chord with it. It accompanied me since I was a beginner who know nothing about guitar, until I managed to improve my skill to a better level. Even though I have another guitar right now, but this one is still my favorite. The sound produced by it is still as clear as it was. Its classic and simple design is just irreplaceable.

My favorite acoustic guitar has great appearance. It is mainly made of mahogany wood. It is a steel-string type of acoustic guitar. Three different color were used to cover the major parts of the guitar. The color of the front side is peach with wooden fiber pattern which intentionally designed to be clearly visible with our eye. The color of the back side is black, and the color of the edges is dark brown. The neck of the guitar was painted in black, but the headstock is dark brown. The tuning pegs or tuning keys are made of white plastic and is attached to the headstock, three on the top side and three on the bottom side. There is a part called "nut" placed between the neck and the headstock. It is made of white plastic too. The fret of the guitar is mainly made of copper. There is only one sound hole on my guitar and it is located at the end part of the neck. The bridge, where the end part of the strings was attached, is made of wood and is painted in black.

19.  What does the text tell us about?

        A.  The writer’s wood guitar. C.  The writer’s favorite  guitar.

        B. The different color of guitar. D.  The classic and simple guitar. 

       

20.  We know from the text that the writer’s classic guitar is ...

       A. made of plastic C.  still gives the best sound as before

       B. painted with black and peach color D.  bought before he was in Junior High School

            

21 . What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

A. The color of the guitar makes it attractive

B. The sound of the guitar is remarkable

C. The design of the guitar is stunning

D. The parts of the guitar is important

22.  Rearrange the jumbled words below into a meaningful sentence

       incomparable – simple – its – classic – it – make – and – design  

              1          2         3       4          5        6          7         8   

                       

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

        B.   5 – 6 – 1 – 3 – 8 – 7 – 2 – 5                 

C..    3 – 4 – 8 – 7 – 2 – 6 – 5 – 1

D.     3 – 4 – 7 – 2 – 8 – 6 – 5 – 1

 

The following text is for questions 23 to 26

One day, when an Ant was nimbly running about in search of food, came across a Chrysalis that was close to its time of change. The Chrysalis moved its tail, and thus attracted the attention of the Ant, who then saw for the first time that it was alive. “Poor, pitiable animal!” cried the Ant disdainfully. “What a sad fate is yours! While I can run hither and hither, at my pleasure, and, if I wish, ascend the tallest tree, you lie imprisoned here in your shell, with power only to move a joint or two or your scaly tail.” The Chrysalis heard all this, but did not try to make any reply.

A few days after, when the Ant passed that way again, nothing but the shell remained. Wondering what had become of its contents, he felt himself suddenly shaded and fanned by the gorgeous wings of a beautiful Butterfly, “Behold in me, your much pitied friend!” said the Butterfly, “Boast of your powers to run and climb as long as you can get me to listen now” So saying, the Butterfly rose in the air, and, borne along and aloft on the summer breeze, was soon lost to the sight of the Ant forever.

23. What is the text mostly  about?

       A. The Ant and the Chrysalis. C.  The Chrysalis shell.

       B. The Beautiful Butterfly. D.  The Powerful Ant.

            

24. Why did the ant insult the chrysalis arrogantly?

A. He was more brilliant than chrysalis 

B. The chrysalis would not get angry with him 

C. He couldn’t be able to see the chrysalis being a beautiful butterfly 

D. He didn’t know that the chrysalis would be a beautiful butterfly later

25. What can we learn from the text?

A. It’s not good to be selfish.

B. We should not underestimate to others. 

C. Impossible thing could happen anytime.

D. We should prepare ourselves to face hard times.

26. ‘.., ascend the tallest tree,....’

The underlined word is closest in meaning to ....

A. hold         C.  climb

B. hang D.  jump

Questions 27 to 29 refer to the following text.

SETTING UP THE MICROWAVE

1. Place the microwave on a flat, dry surface. A clean counter in your kitchen or a solid, wooden table would be good for the microwave. Do not put the microwave near a gas or electric range, such as your stove.

·        Make sure the microwave’s air vents on one side are not being blocked.

2. Check that the roller ring and glass tray are secure in the microwave. Most microwaves will come with a plastic roller ring and a round glass tray. The roller ring and the glass tray should fit inside the microwave. The glass tray should spin around on the roller ring easily and smoothly.
3. Plug the microwave into a grounded wall outlet. Make sure the outlet is rated for 20 A. This will ensure it is safe to use to power the microwave.

Note that a microwave from one country may not work or become damaged in another country. In the Americas and Japan, the outlets are usually rated for 110 V 60 Hz. In Europe, Asia, and the rest of the world, the outlets are usually rated for 220 V 50 Hz.

Pick an outlet that is not already being used by another appliance or

Electronic  device.

4. Look at the features on the microwave. Check for numbers on the front of the microwave from 1-9. You can use these numbers to enter in your desired cooking or heating time. There should also be a Start button on the front that you can use to start the microwave. Most microwaves will also have a clock on them that you can set using the instructions that came with the microwave.

Depending on the model, the microwave may have settings for reheating, defrosting, and cooking food. These settings will automatically heat your food based on whether you want to reheat it, defrost it, or cook it.

Source: https://www.wikihow.life/Use-a-Microwave

27. With the text above, the writer intends to inform readers how to ….

A. prepare microwave before operating it C.  operate the new microwave

B. warm up food using microwave D.  maintain the microwave

28. What will probably occur when you operate the microwave bought in Japan?

A. It can work properly. C.  It may be broken.

B. It might be secure. D.  It will be useful.

29. We have to read the instruction how to set up the microwave before operating it, … it has different model.

A. in order to C.  so that

B. because D.  for 

Questions 30 to 33 refer to the following text.

When I was in senior high school, my school held a study tour to Bali and all of the 11th-grade students participated. I went there with my teachers and friends. We left our school at about 08.00 a.m.

The trip from Blora to Bali only took about one day, but it was quite exhausting because I had to sit along the way. Luckily, the trip felt short because it was fun. I spent the whole time along the way singing, joking around, and playing games with my friends.

All of my tiredness has suddenly gone when we arrived at Sanur Beach. It was early in the morning, so I could see the sunrise. It was really beautiful. Then, we headed for the hotel to take a rest and had breakfast first before continuing our adventure.

After my energy had fully recharged, then we went to the Nusa Dua Beach. We could do a lot of fun activities there, such as playing parasailing, banana boat, and so on. I skipped those fun stuff and preferred to go to a little island which had a lot of reptiles in there, such as snakes, turtles, etc. The view was wonderful because the island looked like in the middle of the sea.

Next, we went to Garuda Wisnu Kencana. There were two gigantic statues of Wisnu and his bird named Garuda. The relief on the rock was also amazing but I did not really know the story on it. At last, we went to one of the biggest bottled tea beverage companies in Bali to do some observations. We learned how tea bottled beverages were manufactured from the first until the last step.

Finally, our study tour in Bali was over and we went back to Blora. Although the trip was so tiring, I felt really happy because I could learn a lot from it and spent the time with my dear friends.

30. What is the topic of the text?

A. Wonderful view in Bali                            C.  The writer’s study tour to Bali

B. The report of students’ trip in Blora         D.  Spending time with dear friends

31. The writer skipped his fun activities in Nusa Dua beach because he …

A. disliked adventured stuff.

B. needed fully recharged energy.

C. wanted to play with a lot of reptiles in sea.

D. preferred to see wonderful view in a little island.

32. Although the trip was so tiring, I felt really happy because I could learn a lot from it. (Paragraph 6)

The underlined word refers to ….

A. Bali                                            C.  Blora

B. the trip                                        D.  observation

    Questions 33 to 35 refer to the following text.

On a hill in area of Borneo, there lived a poor widow and her daughter. The girl was really beautiful. However, she was very lazy and spoiled. She loved to dress up every day, but never helped her mother.

 

One day, they went down to a village for shopping. A market was far away from their house. They walked there. The girl got dressed very nice and walked in front of her mother. While the widow walked behind, carried a basket, wore dirty clothes. Nobody knew they were mother and daughter.

While entering village, people looked at them. Young men were so fascinated by girl’s beauty. However, she was in contrast to a woman walking behind her. It made people wonder. Some young men asked her whether woman was her mother. But girl arrogantly replied that she was her maid. More people asked her along the way to market. She gave a same answer that widow was her slave.

Eventually, mother’s heart hurt to hear her daughter’s answer. Mother prayed to God to punish her ungodly daughter. Suddenly, girl stopped then slowly turned to be a stone. Daughter cried, she apologized to his mother. But it was too late. A pretty girl was turned into a stone but continued to tear, it’s called A Crying Stone.

 

33. The text mainly talks about ….

A. A lazy and spoiled girl                    C.  A beautiful girl and her maid

B. A widow and her slave                    D.  A poor widow and her daughter

34. Why did the girl cry?

A. Her mother didn’t forgive her.     C.  She wasn’t pretty anymore.

B. Her mother got angry to her.        D.  She turned to be a stone.

35. behind walking her maid The girl was the woman that  her said.

     1            2              3              4        5           6             7       8      9

The best arrangement of the words to make a sennce is ….

1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 – 9     

  4 – 9 – 7 – 6 – 2 – 1 – 8 – 5 – 3

6 – 2 – 1 – 4 – 5 – 3 – 7 – 8 – 9     

  7 – 4 – 2 – 1 – 6 – 9 – 8 – 5 – 3

Questions 36 to 38 refer to the following text.

HOW TO MAKE PEMPEK PALEMBANG

Pempek Ingredients:

Fish Cake

• 500 gram flesh of Spanish mackerels, grinded – you can also use other fillet fish such as herring, pangasius
• 3 egg yolks
• 200 ml ice water
• 2 tbsp  salt
• 1 tbsp white sugar
• 1 tbsp white pepper powder
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 3 tbsp vegetables oil
• 800 – 1000 g sagoo/tapioca flour

Soup (Cuko)

• 250 g palm sugar
• 2 tbsp white sugar
• 6 cloves of garlic, no need to peel the skin
• 25 g bird’s eyes chillies
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp of tamarind (depend how sour you want the soup is)
• 250 ml water

Additional optional Ingredients

• Cucumber
• Egg noodle, fried
• Grinded dried shrimp

Pempek preparation:

1. Grind all the ingredients to make fish cake, except sagoo/tapioca flour.
2. Mix them well.
3. Then take 1 tablespoon of fish batter, add about 2-3 tablespoons of sagoo flour, mix and shape pempek as you wish. Set aside and shape the rest of batter until finished.
4. Boil the water using saucepan, and cook the pempek, about 15 minutes. When they are coming up to the surface, mean it cooked.
5. Deep fry the cooked pempek.
6. Make the soup: boil the water with all the ingredients until sugar is dissolved.
7. Then grind the sauce using food grinder or hand mixer, filter.
8. Place the pempek in plate (you can cut into small pieces), add the noodle and then pour with the soup. Garnish with the cucumber. Some people like to add ebi (grinded dried shrimp).

Sourse: http://www.indofoodstore.com/pempek-recipe-indonesian-ingredients-and-video.aspx

36. Who will get the benefit of reading the text?

A. The readers who like cooking         C.  The housewife

B. The traditional food lovers              D.  The chef 

37. How do we know whether Pempek have cooked?

A. The alarm will give a sign                C.  They will come up to the surface

B. The boil water will spread out          D.  The saucepan will open automatically

38. Pempek refers to the old Chinese man … first produced these fish and tapioca cakes from Palembang in South Sumatra.

A. who              B.  when          C.  whom              D.  whose

Questions 39 to 42 refer to the following text.

CACTI

Cacti or cactuses are member of the plant family Cactaceae. The word "cactus" derives from the ancient Greek, kaktos, a name for a spiny plant whose identity is not certain. Cacti occur in a wide range of shapes and sizes.

Most cacti live in extremely dry environments, even being found in the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on earth because cacti can conserve water by doing many adaptions. Almost all cacti have thickened, fleshy parts adapted to store water. Most species of cacti have lost true leaves, retaining only spines, which are highly modified leaves. The spines help prevent water loss by reducing air flow close to the cactus and providing some shade.

Cacti are native to the Americas, ranging from Patagonia in the south to parts of western Canada in the north—except for Rhipsalis baccifera, which also grows in Africa and Sri Lanka. Cacti have a variety of uses: many species are used as ornamental plants and others for food (particularly their fruit).

39. What is the writer intention to write the text?

A. To give general description of cacti      C.  To persuade the reader to plant cacti

B. To tell the reader the native of cacti      D.  To inform the reader the species of cacti 

40. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?

A. The native of cacti                               C.  The species of cacti

B. The family of cacti                              D.   The identity of cacti

41. We know from the text that cacti ….

A. Are just used to as ornamental plants    C.  Can live in dry environment

B. Won’t be able to use for food                D.  Have thin and fleshy parts

42. Cacti can conserve water by doing many adaptions. The underlined word means ….

A. Release                                               C.  Waste

B. Protect                                                 D.  Get

For number 43 to 45, fill in the blanks with the suitable word.

Machu Picchu is a famous symbol of the Incan Empire history. It is also …(43) as the lost Incan city. It was built in 1450 but a hundred years later it was abandoned after the Spanish came and conquered the Incan Empire. Machu Picchu is a city built with the polished stone. …(44) is located in the middle of a tropical mountain forest with an extraordinarily beautiful panorama. The main building is Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun, and Room of the Three Windows, which are called the Sacred District. Initially, the city was a fortress and then transformed into the capital of the Incas. Machu Picchu means Old Mountain. The city stands about 3 thousands meters above …(45), among the high mountains. Though it takes long time to reach the place, the dazzling panorama is very worth it.

43.

A. well known C.  famous

B. interesting D.  good

44.

A. it C.  that

B. this         D.  there

45.

A. the earth C.  the surface

B. sea level D.  ground level

For number 46 to 48, fill in the blanks with the suitable word.

Platypus is a semiaquatic carnivorous egg-laying mammal of the family Omithorhynchidae. They are endemic animal of Australia which became one of animal icon of Australia besides Kangaroo. They can be …(46) at eastern Australia and Tasmania Island. Their scientific name is Omithorhynchus anatinus.

The body of a platypus can reach the size of 50 cm in length with the body weight of 2,4 kg. Their appearance resemble a combination of some animals. Their body look like the body of a mole and beaver … (47) the same time (flat and hairy). The bill and legs are similar to duck, so they have four webbed feet. Their tail is similar to the tail of a beaver. There are some venomous stingers on the feet of a male platypus that they can use to strike the enemy. The fur around their body and tail is waterproof. It helps to keep them warm when they are in the water. The snout of a platypus is not divided into upper and …(48) parts like a bird’s beak. It is actually a sensory organ that allow them to detect the prey movement in the water. The mouth is located under the bill.

A platypus spend most of their time swimming and foraging for food in a river. They are an excellent swimmer and also a good hunter in the water. They feed on worms, insect larva, and freshwater shrimp. They spend about 12 hours looking for food and the remaining time to rest in their burrow every day. They can live up to 11 years in the wild and around 17 years in captivity.

46.

A. found                 B.  kept C.  had D.  got

47.

A. In                     B.  at C.  on D.  into

48.

A. Upper C.  larger

B. Lower D.  wider

For number 49 to 50, arrange the sentences into a good paragraph.

49.

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 late for about fifteen minutes, so we had to wait a bit longer.

7. After finding our seats, we sat comfortably.

8. We arrived at the station at six. Our train would leave at 6.40.

A. 3-8-6-4-5-1-2-7 C.  3-1-8-6-2-5-7-4    

B. 3-4-5-8-1-2-6-7 D.  3-5-4-2-7-8-1-6

50.

1. Nature’s recycling program for water is called 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. May be 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