40 Multiple Choice Questions (Grade 9 - English for Nusantara)

Text Report (Questions 1-5) Text for Q. 1-2: Mangrove Forests Mangrove forests are unique ecosystems found in coastal areas, mainly in tropical and subtropical regions. They are characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that thrive in harsh, muddy, and saline conditions. Mangroves play a vital role in protecting coastlines from erosion, strong winds, and tidal waves. They also serve as important breeding grounds for many species of fish, birds, and crustaceans. What is the primary environmental function of mangrove forests, based on the text?

• To be a major source of timber.

• To generate freshwater.

• To act as a natural defense, protecting coastlines from natural disasters and erosion.

• To provide habitat for large mammals.

Text Report (Questions 1-5) Text for Q. 1-2: Mangrove Forests Mangrove forests are unique ecosystems found in coastal areas, mainly in tropical and subtropical regions. They are characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that thrive in harsh, muddy, and saline conditions. Mangroves play a vital role in protecting coastlines from erosion, strong winds, and tidal waves. They also serve as important breeding grounds for many species of fish, birds, and crustaceans. If a local community frequently harvests fish and shrimp near a mangrove forest, what is the most logical inference about their reliance on the forest?

• The community uses the mangroves for shelter during storms.

• They use mangrove wood for building houses.

• The mangroves are essential to the community's economy and food source, as they support the breeding cycle of marine life.

• They plant new mangrove trees every season.

Text for Q. 3-5: Mount Bromo Mount Bromo, or Gunung Bromo, is an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia. Standing at 2,329 meters, it is part of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. It is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the country, famous for its breathtaking sunrise view from the surrounding mountains and its massive caldera (sea of sand). Unlike many other volcanoes, the summit of Bromo has been blown off, and the crater inside is continuously smoking. What makes Mount Bromo a unique geological feature?

• Its height is the greatest in Indonesia.

• It features a distinct, blown-off summit with a perpetually smoking crater inside a vast caldera.

• It is the only volcano in East Java.

• It has no lava flow at all.

Text for Q. 3-5: Mount Bromo Mount Bromo, or Gunung Bromo, is an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia. Standing at 2,329 meters, it is part of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. It is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the country, famous for its breathtaking sunrise view from the surrounding mountains and its massive caldera (sea of sand). Unlike many other volcanoes, the summit of Bromo has been blown off, and the crater inside is continuously smoking. The primary purpose of this text is to...

• Persuade people to climb the mountain quickly.

• Warn people about the dangers of the active volcano.

• Provide factual information and characteristics of Mount Bromo.

• Tell a historical story about the mountain.

Text for Q. 3-5: Mount Bromo Mount Bromo, or Gunung Bromo, is an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia. Standing at 2,329 meters, it is part of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. It is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the country, famous for its breathtaking sunrise view from the surrounding mountains and its massive caldera (sea of sand). Unlike many other volcanoes, the summit of Bromo has been blown off, and the crater inside is continuously smoking. What could be a potential challenge for the tourists who wish to see the famous sunrise at Bromo?

• The presence of too many wild animals.

• The need to wake up very early and travel in cold conditions to reach the viewpoint on time.

• The requirement to climb the entire 2,329 meters.

• The volcano usually erupts at sunrise.

II. Recount Text (Questions 6-10) Last holiday, my family and I traveled to Yogyakarta. On the first day, we visited Borobudur Temple. My younger brother, Raka, was so excited that he ran ahead of us. He slipped on a wet stone stair and sprained his ankle. We quickly found a guard who called for help. Raka was carried to a medical post, and his ankle was bandaged. Although the rest of the day was spent resting, Raka kept apologizing, but we were just relieved he was okay. The primary emotion the family felt after Raka’s fall and subsequent treatment was...

• Anger towards Raka for running.

• Disappointment about the trip.

• Relief that the injury was not severe and he was safe.

• Confusion about the location of the temple.

II. Recount Text (Questions 6-10) Last holiday, my family and I traveled to Yogyakarta. On the first day, we visited Borobudur Temple. My younger brother, Raka, was so excited that he ran ahead of us. He slipped on a wet stone stair and sprained his ankle. We quickly found a guard who called for help. Raka was carried to a medical post, and his ankle was bandaged. Although the rest of the day was spent resting, Raka kept apologizing, but we were just relieved he was okay. Which event interrupted the family's initial plan for the day?

• Arriving at Yogyakarta.

• Visiting the Borobudur Temple.

• Raka slipping and spraining his ankle.

• Resting for the rest of the day.

II. Recount Text (Questions 6-10) Last holiday, my family and I traveled to Yogyakarta. On the first day, we visited Borobudur Temple. My younger brother, Raka, was so excited that he ran ahead of us. He slipped on a wet stone stair and sprained his ankle. We quickly found a guard who called for help. Raka was carried to a medical post, and his ankle was bandaged. Although the rest of the day was spent resting, Raka kept apologizing, but we were just relieved he was okay. What did Raka's continuous apologizing imply?

• He felt that the family was angry at him.

• He felt the need to apologize for ruining the day.

• He regretted his impulsive action (running ahead) that led to the accident.

• He wanted to get more attention.

II. Recount Text (Questions 6-10) Last holiday, my family and I traveled to Yogyakarta. On the first day, we visited Borobudur Temple. My younger brother, Raka, was so excited that he ran ahead of us. He slipped on a wet stone stair and sprained his ankle. We quickly found a guard who called for help. Raka was carried to a medical post, and his ankle was bandaged. Although the rest of the day was spent resting, Raka kept apologizing, but we were just relieved he was okay. What was the immediate response taken by the family after the accident?

• They immediately drove Raka home.

• They waited until the next day.

• They sought assistance from the temple guard to get medical help.

• They continued sightseeing without Raka.

II. Recount Text (Questions 6-10) Last holiday, my family and I traveled to Yogyakarta. On the first day, we visited Borobudur Temple. My younger brother, Raka, was so excited that he ran ahead of us. He slipped on a wet stone stair and sprained his ankle. We quickly found a guard who called for help. Raka was carried to a medical post, and his ankle was bandaged. Although the rest of the day was spent resting, Raka kept apologizing, but we were just relieved he was okay. The structure of this text primarily follows which sequence?

• Present activity – Future plan – Past resolution.

• Setting the scene – Complicating action – Resolution (medical help) – Final thought.

• Argument – Counter-argument – Conclusion.

• Introduction of characters – Dialogue – Ending.