ASAS BAHASA INGGRIS KELAS 9

Butterflies are a type of insect with large and often colourful wings. They start out as eggs. They lay their eggs on leaves. The eggs hatch into caterpillars with tabular body. The caterpillar eats leaves, beds, or flowers of plants.

When a caterpillar is full sized, it goes into another stage called chrysalis. Caterpillars attach themselves to something solid before becoming a chrysalis. The caterpillar inside the chrysalis changes into a butterfly. Some butterflies make the change in one week. Some others take years to change.

When the change is complete, the adult butterfly splits the chrysalis. The insect unfolds its wings and pumps blood and air into then. It spreads out the wings until they become dry and harder. The beautiful butterfly then flies to get nectar from flowers. Most butterflies live only for one or two weeks.

1. Why do butterflies fly to some flowers?

• a. To get nectar

• b. To get some food

• c. To pump blood

• d. To dry their wings

Butterflies are a type of insect with large and often colourful wings. They start out as eggs. They lay their eggs on leaves. The eggs hatch into caterpillars with tabular body. The caterpillar eats leaves, beds, or flowers of plants.

When a caterpillar is full sized, it goes into another stage called chrysalis. Caterpillars attach themselves to something solid before becoming a chrysalis. The caterpillar inside the chrysalis changes into a butterfly. Some butterflies make the change in one week. Some others take years to change.

When the change is complete, the adult butterfly splits the chrysalis. The insect unfolds its wings and pumps blood and air into then. It spreads out the wings until they become dry and harder. The beautiful butterfly then flies to get nectar from flowers. Most butterflies live only for one or two weeks.

2. Where does a caterpillar change into a butterfly?

• a. On the leaves

• b. On the flower

• c. Inside the chrysalis

• d. Inside the nectar

There is a famous bird called the bird of paradise. In Indonesia it is known by the name of cedrawasih. Its scientific name is Paradisaeidae. It can be found in the eastern part of Indonesia, Papua, Papua New Guinea, the Torres Strait Islands and eastern Australia. A lot of people only know that birds of paradise are brown, golden, yellow, and red, but actually birds of paradise have 30-48 different types with different colors and shapes.

This bird is nicknamed the birds of paradise because according to the myth this bird is considered a bird that

hovers in heaven, This beautifully feathered bird of paradise is usually a male. The beautiful fur is a beautiful outfit to attract the attention of females during the mating season. Apart from showing off the beauty of their fur, male cenderawasih also performs dynamic and beautiful movements or dances to grab the attention of females. Each type of cenderawasih has different types of dances and attractions.

However, it is very unfortunate because of its beautiful feathers, this bird is threatened with extinction due to hunting and illegal traficking, WWF Papua data shows that in the 1900-1930s, sales of cenderawasih reached 10,000-30,000 head per year. In 1912, for example, sales reached 30,000 in one ship shipment to Germany and England for fashion needs. in 2012 in Papua there is one location of Cenderawasih habitat. It is known that in every one square kilometer, there are only 2-3 birds of paradise found even though in 2000-2005 there were 10-15 in nature. In 2018 and 2019, efforts were made to increase the Cendrawasih population by 10 percent.

It is hoped that this bird will not become extinct in the future so that the mascot or logo of Papua can continue to be enjoyed by our children and grandchildren

 

3. The first paragraph is mainly about....

• a. bird of paradise

• b. Cenderawasih' characteristics

• c. How many cenderawasih are there?

• d. Cenderawasih's living area

There is a famous bird called the bird of paradise. In Indonesia it is known by the name of cedrawasih. Its scientific name is Paradisaeidae. It can be found in the eastern part of Indonesia, Papua, Papua New Guinea, the Torres Strait Islands and eastern Australia. A lot of people only know that birds of paradise are brown, golden, yellow, and red, but actually birds of paradise have 30-48 different types with different colors and shapes.

This bird is nicknamed the birds of paradise because according to the myth this bird is considered a bird that

hovers in heaven, This beautifully feathered bird of paradise is usually a male. The beautiful fur is a beautiful outfit to attract the attention of females during the mating season. Apart from showing off the beauty of their fur, male cenderawasih also performs dynamic and beautiful movements or dances to grab the attention of females. Each type of cenderawasih has different types of dances and attractions.

However, it is very unfortunate because of its beautiful feathers, this bird is threatened with extinction due to hunting and illegal traficking, WWF Papua data shows that in the 1900-1930s, sales of cenderawasih reached 10,000-30,000 head per year. In 1912, for example, sales reached 30,000 in one ship shipment to Germany and England for fashion needs. in 2012 in Papua there is one location of Cenderawasih habitat. It is known that in every one square kilometer, there are only 2-3 birds of paradise found even though in 2000-2005 there were 10-15 in nature. In 2018 and 2019, efforts were made to increase the Cendrawasih population by 10 percent.

It is hoped that this bird will not become extinct in the future so that the mascot or logo of Papua can continue to be enjoyed by our children and grandchildren

 

4. 4. The second paragraph is mainly about....

• a. bird of paradise

• b. Male cenderawasih' characteristics

• c. Cenderawasih's living area

• d. How many cenderawasih are there?

There is a famous bird called the bird of paradise. In Indonesia it is known by the name of cedrawasih. Its scientific name is Paradisaeidae. It can be found in the eastern part of Indonesia, Papua, Papua New Guinea, the Torres Strait Islands and eastern Australia. A lot of people only know that birds of paradise are brown, golden, yellow, and red, but actually birds of paradise have 30-48 different types with different colors and shapes.

This bird is nicknamed the birds of paradise because according to the myth this bird is considered a bird that

hovers in heaven, This beautifully feathered bird of paradise is usually a male. The beautiful fur is a beautiful outfit to attract the attention of females during the mating season. Apart from showing off the beauty of their fur, male cenderawasih also performs dynamic and beautiful movements or dances to grab the attention of females. Each type of cenderawasih has different types of dances and attractions.

However, it is very unfortunate because of its beautiful feathers, this bird is threatened with extinction due to hunting and illegal traficking, WWF Papua data shows that in the 1900-1930s, sales of cenderawasih reached 10,000-30,000 head per year. In 1912, for example, sales reached 30,000 in one ship shipment to Germany and England for fashion needs. in 2012 in Papua there is one location of Cenderawasih habitat. It is known that in every one square kilometer, there are only 2-3 birds of paradise found even though in 2000-2005 there were 10-15 in nature. In 2018 and 2019, efforts were made to increase the Cendrawasih population by 10 percent.

It is hoped that this bird will not become extinct in the future so that the mascot or logo of Papua can continue to be enjoyed by our children and grandchildren

5. 5.  According to the text, in 2012, how many cenderawasih could be found in two squares kilometre?

• a. 2-3

• b. 10-15              

• c. 4-6

•     d. 10,000-30,000

The Honeybee

The honeybee is a very important insect. It helps to pollinate flowers so that they can produce fruit and seeds. Honeybees make honey from the nectar of flowers. They store honey in hives. Bees collect nectar from flowers using their long, tube-shaped tongues. They carry the nectar back to the hive in their stomachs where it mixes with enzymes. Then, bees place the nectar into the honeycomb cells. They fan the nectar with their wings to make it dry out and become thicker. Finally, they seal the cell with wax. Bees use the honey as food during the winter when there are no flowers and nectar available.

6. What is the main idea of the text?

Answer explanation

6. 6. The honeybee is a very important insect. for plants to pollinate

Once upon a time there were four little rabbits. Their names were Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail and Peter. One morning they were allowed to play outside. Their mother reminded them not to go to Mr. McGregor’s garden because their father had an accident there.

Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-tail were good little rabbits. They went down the lane to pick blackberries. But Peter was naughty. He ran straight away to Mr. McGregor’s garden. He ate some lettuces, French beans, and radishes. Suddenly, he met Mr. McGregor. Peter was very frightened and rushed away as fast as he could. He lost a pair of shoes and a jacket while he was running. Peter never stopped running or looked behind him till he got home. During the evening, he was sick because he was so tired. He had to drink some medicine while three of his brother had bread, mild and blackberries for supper.

7. Mention the characters and their personalities in the story!

Answer explanation

7. 7. Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-tail were good little rabbits. Peter was naughty

Once upon a time there were four little rabbits. Their names were Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail and Peter. One morning they were allowed to play outside. Their mother reminded them not to go to Mr. McGregor’s garden because their father had an accident there.

Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-tail were good little rabbits. They went down the lane to pick blackberries. But Peter was naughty. He ran straight away to Mr. McGregor’s garden. He ate some lettuces, French beans, and radishes. Suddenly, he met Mr. McGregor. Peter was very frightened and rushed away as fast as he could. He lost a pair of shoes and a jacket while he was running. Peter never stopped running or looked behind him till he got home. During the evening, he was sick because he was so tired. He had to drink some medicine while three of his brother had bread, mild and blackberries for supper.

8. What can we learn from the story?

Answer explanation

8. 8. We should respect our mother's advise

Once upon a time there were four little rabbits. Their names were Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail and Peter. One morning they were allowed to play outside. Their mother reminded them not to go to Mr. McGregor’s garden because their father had an accident there.

Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-tail were good little rabbits. They went down the lane to pick blackberries. But Peter was naughty. He ran straight away to Mr. McGregor’s garden. He ate some lettuces, French beans, and radishes. Suddenly, he met Mr. McGregor. Peter was very frightened and rushed away as fast as he could. He lost a pair of shoes and a jacket while he was running. Peter never stopped running or looked behind him till he got home. During the evening, he was sick because he was so tired. He had to drink some medicine while three of his brother had bread, mild and blackberries for supper.

9. 9. Why did Peter get sick? Because ….

Answer explanation

9 Because he was so tired in running

A Milkmaid had been in the meadow to milk her cows. Now she was returning home with a pail of milk on her hand.

She thought, "I will make cream and butter out of this milk. Then after selling them, I will buy eggs. And when they hatch, I shall have a good poultry farm".

She further thought, "I shall sell some of my chickens and buy a fine dress. Seeing it on my body at the party, all the boys will admire me. But I will turn them away".

She went on day dreaming; she forgot about the pail on her head. She moved her head suddenly and the pail of milk came tumbling down. It was broken and all the milk split.

"Dear, 0 dear!" she cried, "I have lost mine all".

 

10. What did the milk-maid carry on her hand?

Answer explanation

10. 10. pail of milk on her hand.