Free Printable PTS Genap Bhs. Inggris kelas IX

1.

Once upon a time in West Java, Indonesia, lived a princess named Dayang Sumbi. She was beautiful and kind-hearted. Her hobby was weaving cloth. But sometimes she could be very lazy. One day her weaving tool fell, but she was too lazy to get it herself. She shouted out, “Can anybody help me get my tool? If you are a female, I will take you as my sister. Ifyou are a male, I will marry you!” A male creature came, but it was a dog. His name was Tumang. He happily brought the tool to her. Dayang Sumbi was very surprised, but she kept her promise. She married the dog. Tumang was actually a man who had been cursed by a witch to become a dog. But at certain times Tumang could turn back to be a normal man. Their only son, Sangkuriang, was soon born, and he grew up to be a handsome and healthy boy. He always played with his very loyal dog, Tumang. He did not know that he was actually his father, because Dayang Sumbi hid the secret from him. Sangkuriang liked to hunt in the woods, of course with Tumang.

One day Dayang Sumbi asked him to bring home a deer’s heart. He could not ﬁnd any deer in the woods. He was thinking hard how to bring home a deer’s heart. Suddenly, he had a very bad idea. He killed Tumang! Then, he brought his heart home and gave it to Dayang Sumbi. Sangkuring could not cheat her. She knew it was Tumang’s heart. So, she got very angry and hit Sangkuriang’s forehead with a piece of wood and told him to leave. With a bad wound on his forehead, Sangkuriang left the village.

What is the main idea of paragraph 1?

a)

Dayang Sumbi kept the secret that Tumang was Sangkuriang’s father.

b)

Sangkuriang was angry knowing that Tumang was his father.

c)

Dayang Sumbi told the truth that Tumang was a dog.

d)

Sangkuriang killed Tumang because of his desperate.

2.

Once upon a time in West Java, Indonesia, lived a princess named Dayang Sumbi. She was beautiful and kind-hearted. Her hobby was weaving cloth. But sometimes she could be very lazy. One day her weaving tool fell, but she was too lazy to get it herself. She shouted out, “Can anybody help me get my tool? If you are a female, I will take you as my sister. Ifyou are a male, I will marry you!” A male creature came, but it was a dog. His name was Tumang. He happily brought the tool to her. Dayang Sumbi was very surprised, but she kept her promise. She married the dog. Tumang was actually a man who had been cursed by a witch to become a dog. But at certain times Tumang could turn back to be a normal man. Their only son, Sangkuriang, was soon born, and he grew up to be a handsome and healthy boy. He always played with his very loyal dog, Tumang. He did not know that he was actually his father, because Dayang Sumbi hid the secret from him. Sangkuriang liked to hunt in the woods, of course with Tumang.

One day Dayang Sumbi asked him to bring home a deer’s heart. He could not ﬁnd any deer in the woods. He was thinking hard how to bring home a deer’s heart. Suddenly, he had a very bad idea. He killed Tumang! Then, he brought his heart home and gave it to Dayang Sumbi. Sangkuring could not cheat her. She knew it was Tumang’s heart. So, she got very angry and hit Sangkuriang’s forehead with a piece of wood and told him to leave. With a bad wound on his forehead, Sangkuriang left the village.

Who was Tumang?

a)

Tumang was a witch.

b)

Tumang was not a human.

c)

Tumang was a human who cursed by witch

d)

Tumang was a human who become a witch.

3.

Once upon a time in West Java, Indonesia, lived a princess named Dayang Sumbi. She was beautiful and kind-hearted. Her hobby was weaving cloth. But sometimes she could be very lazy. One day her weaving tool fell, but she was too lazy to get it herself. She shouted out, “Can anybody help me get my tool? If you are a female, I will take you as my sister. Ifyou are a male, I will marry you!” A male creature came, but it was a dog. His name was Tumang. He happily brought the tool to her. Dayang Sumbi was very surprised, but she kept her promise. She married the dog. Tumang was actually a man who had been cursed by a witch to become a dog. But at certain times Tumang could turn back to be a normal man. Their only son, Sangkuriang, was soon born, and he grew up to be a handsome and healthy boy. He always played with his very loyal dog, Tumang. He did not know that he was actually his father, because Dayang Sumbi hid the secret from him. Sangkuriang liked to hunt in the woods, of course with Tumang.

One day Dayang Sumbi asked him to bring home a deer’s heart. He could not ﬁnd any deer in the woods. He was thinking hard how to bring home a deer’s heart. Suddenly, he had a very bad idea. He killed Tumang! Then, he brought his heart home and gave it to Dayang Sumbi. Sangkuring could not cheat her. She knew it was Tumang’s heart. So, she got very angry and hit Sangkuriang’s forehead with a piece of wood and told him to leave. With a bad wound on his forehead, Sangkuriang left the village.

Why did Sangkuriang kill Tumang? Because ….

a)

He could not find any deer to be hunted

b)

Tumang did not want to help him.

c)

He felt angry with him.

d)

Tumang was a dog.

4.

Once upon a time in West Java, Indonesia, lived a princess named Dayang Sumbi. She was beautiful and kind-hearted. Her hobby was weaving cloth. But sometimes she could be very lazy. One day her weaving tool fell, but she was too lazy to get it herself. She shouted out, “Can anybody help me get my tool? If you are a female, I will take you as my sister. Ifyou are a male, I will marry you!” A male creature came, but it was a dog. His name was Tumang. He happily brought the tool to her. Dayang Sumbi was very surprised, but she kept her promise. She married the dog. Tumang was actually a man who had been cursed by a witch to become a dog. But at certain times Tumang could turn back to be a normal man. Their only son, Sangkuriang, was soon born, and he grew up to be a handsome and healthy boy. He always played with his very loyal dog, Tumang. He did not know that he was actually his father, because Dayang Sumbi hid the secret from him. Sangkuriang liked to hunt in the woods, of course with Tumang.

One day Dayang Sumbi asked him to bring home a deer’s heart. He could not ﬁnd any deer in the woods. He was thinking hard how to bring home a deer’s heart. Suddenly, he had a very bad idea. He killed Tumang! Then, he brought his heart home and gave it to Dayang Sumbi. Sangkuring could not cheat her. She knew it was Tumang’s heart. So, she got very angry and hit Sangkuriang’s forehead with a piece of wood and told him to leave. With a bad wound on his forehead, Sangkuriang left the village.

What happened to Sangkuriang after he killed Tumang?

a)

He got a prize from his mother.

b)

He made his mother proud to him.

c)

His mother was very angry and forgives him.

d)

His mother was very angry and hit Sangkuriang’s forehead.

5.

Dayang Sumbi was a beautiful and kind-hearted princess, but sometimes she was very lazy. Her hobby was weaving cloth. Tumang, a male dog, came to bring her tool back to her. As she had promised, she married him. Tumang was actually a human who had been cursed by a witch to become a dog. But sometimes he could turn back to a normal man. Dayang Sumbi and Tumang got one son. His name was Sangkuriang. He did not know that Tumang was his father because he was a dog. he was with him. Tumang always accompanied Sangkuriang whenever he went hunting in the woods.

What was the character of Dayang sumbi?

a)

Strong

b)

Weak

c)

Good looking

d)

Handsome

6.

Dayang Sumbi was a beautiful and kind-hearted princess, but sometimes she was very lazy. Her hobby was weaving cloth. Tumang, a male dog, came to bring her tool back to her. As she had promised, she married him. Tumang was actually a human who had been cursed by a witch to become a dog. But sometimes he could turn back to a normal man. Dayang Sumbi and Tumang got one son. His name was Sangkuriang. He did not know that Tumang was his father because he was a dog. he was with him. Tumang always accompanied Sangkuriang whenever he went hunting in the woods.

Who cursed Tumang?

a)

An elf

b)

A witch

c)

A dwarf

d)

A fairy

7.

Dayang Sumbi was a beautiful and kind-hearted princess, but sometimes she was very lazy. Her hobby was weaving cloth. Tumang, a male dog, came to bring her tool back to her. As she had promised, she married him. Tumang was actually a human who had been cursed by a witch to become a dog. But sometimes he could turn back to a normal man. Dayang Sumbi and Tumang got one son. His name was Sangkuriang. He did not know that Tumang was his father because he was a dog. he was with him. Tumang always accompanied Sangkuriang whenever he went hunting in the woods.

“ … he went hunting in the woods.”

The underlined word has same the meaning as …

a)

garden

b)

swamp

c)

forest

d)

savanna

8.

1. He fell in love with her at the first sight.

2. She could never get older because she was granted eternal youth by the gods.

3. There he met a beautiful young woman.

4. He did not know that she was Dayang Sumbi.

5. One day Sangkuriang went back to his village.

6. He was big and strong.

The best arrangement is ….

a)

5-6-3-4-1-2

b)

3-6-5-1-4-2

c)

5-6-3-1-4-2

d)

3-6-5-1-2-4

9.

Read the text to answer questions 9 to 11.

Satay or ‘sate’ is made of chicken, beef, or lamb. ‘Sate ayam’ is made of chicken, ‘sate kambing’ is made of lamb, ‘sate sapi’ is made of beef. Small pieces of meat are marinated in spicy soy sauce. Some pieces of well marinated meat are skewered. Then, on skewers, satay is grilled over very hot charcoal. It is served with peanut sauce or soy sauce.

What does the text tell about?

a)

Drink

b)

Food

c)

Beverage

d)

Dessert

10.

Satay or ‘sate’ is made of chicken, beef, or lamb. ‘Sate ayam’ is made of chicken, ‘sate kambing’ is made of lamb, ‘sate sapi’ is made of beef. Small pieces of meat are marinated in spicy soy sauce. Some pieces of well marinated meat are skewered. Then, on skewers, satay is grilled over very hot charcoal. It is served with peanut sauce or soy sauce.

What should you do after the meats are marinated?

a)

Skewered

b)

Grilled

c)

Served

d)

Fried

11.

Satay or ‘sate’ is made of chicken, beef, or lamb. ‘Sate ayam’ is made of chicken, ‘sate kambing’ is made of lamb, ‘sate sapi’ is made of beef. Small pieces of meat are marinated in spicy soy sauce. Some pieces of well marinated meat are skewered. Then, on skewers, satay is grilled over very hot charcoal. It is served with peanut sauce or soy sauce.

“It is served with peanut sauce or soy sauce.”

The word “it” refers to ….

a)

charcoal

b)

soy sauce

c)

skewers

d)

satay

12.

Read the conversation to answer questions 12 to 14.

A: This awesome gift was given to me by my friend.

B: What is it called? Is that made in Indonesia?

A: Yes, I was given by a friend from Indonesia. This item is called an Angklung. Angklung is a musical instrument from the Sudanese culture of West Java. It is made of bamboo. It is used to play not only traditional but also modern music.

What does the conversation talk about?

a)

It talks about music tool.

b)

It talks about music traditional in Indonesia.

c)

It talks about Angklung as music traditional.

d)

It talks about one of the modern music instrument.

13.

Read the conversation to answer questions 12 to 14.

A: This awesome gift was given to me by my friend.

B: What is it called? Is that made in Indonesia?

A: Yes, I was given by a friend from Indonesia. This item is called an Angklung. Angklung is a musical instrument from the Sudanese culture of West Java. It is made of bamboo. It is used to play not only traditional but also modern music.

What does the conversation talk about?

a)

It talks about music tool.

b)

It talks about music traditional in Indonesia.

c)

It talks about Angklung as music traditional.

d)

It talks about one of the modern music instrument.

14.

Read the conversation to answer questions 12 to 14.

A: This awesome gift was given to me by my friend.

B: What is it called? Is that made in Indonesia?

A: Yes, I was given by a friend from Indonesia. This item is called an Angklung. Angklung is a musical instrument from the Sudanese culture of West Java. It is made of bamboo. It is used to play not only traditional but also modern music.

What is Angklung made of?

a)

Bamboo

b)

Leaves

c)

Metal

d)

Iron

15.

Read the conversation to answer questions 12 to 14.

A: This awesome gift was given to me by my friend.

B: What is it called? Is that made in Indonesia?

A: Yes, I was given by a friend from Indonesia. This item is called an Angklung. Angklung is a musical instrument from the Sudanese culture of West Java. It is made of bamboo. It is used to play not only traditional but also modern music.

Where does it come from?

a)

Medan

b)

Bandung

c)

Jayapura

d)

Tasikmalaya

16.

Complete the text number 15 by using the passive form.

The beautiful umbrella (15) … payung geulis.

a)

is called

b)

is made in

c)

is made of

d)

are painted

17.

Complete the text number 16 by using the passive form.

It (16) … in Tasikmalaya, Indonesia.

a)

is made in

b)

is made of

c)

is called

d)

is used

18.

Beautiful pictures of flowers (17) … on paper umbrellas.

a)

is made in

b)

is made of

c)

are painted

d)

are used

19.

Read the text to answer questions 18 to 20.

Buffalo are big, strong, dark-coloured mammals with huge horns. African buffalo live in herds of several hundred – usually near water, as they love to wallow in mud. African buffalo have very bad tempers, so humans have never managed to tame them.

Water buffalo are found in the wetter areas of Asia. Few are found in the wild now and they are mostly kept as farm animals. Water buffalo have been domesticated for 3,000 years. They are used to pull carts and ploughs, but they can be kept for their meat, milk, and hides. Only a few survive in the wild in Asia, but buffalo are released to run free in the swamps of the Northern Territory of Australia.

What is the main idea of paragraph 1?

a)

The characteristic of Buffalo.

b)

The functions of buffalo.

c)

The habitat of buffalo.

d)

The habits of buffalo.

20.

Buffalo are big, strong, dark-coloured mammals with huge horns. African buffalo live in herds of several hundred – usually near water, as they love to wallow in mud. African buffalo have very bad tempers, so humans have never managed to tame them.

Water buffalo are found in the wetter areas of Asia. Few are found in the wild now and they are mostly kept as farm animals. Water buffalo have been domesticated for 3,000 years. They are used to pull carts and ploughs, but they can be kept for their meat, milk, and hides. Only a few survive in the wild in Asia, but buffalo are released to run free in the swamps of the Northern Territory of Australia.

What do they like to do?

a)

They live in herds

b)

They are tame animals

c)

They like to wallow in mud

d)

They are used to pull carts and ploughs

21.

Buffalo are big, strong, dark-coloured mammals with huge horns. African buffalo live in herds of several hundred – usually near water, as they love to wallow in mud. African buffalo have very bad tempers, so humans have never managed to tame them.

Water buffalo are found in the wetter areas of Asia. Few are found in the wild now and they are mostly kept as farm animals. Water buffalo have been domesticated for 3,000 years. They are used to pull carts and ploughs, but they can be kept for their meat, milk, and hides. Only a few survive in the wild in Asia, but buffalo are released to run free in the swamps of the Northern Territory of Australia.

“Buffalo are big, strong …”

The word “big” has the same meaning as ….

a)

weak

b)

small

c)

huge

d)

strong

22.

What does the above text suppose you to do?

a)

To play games around the place with children.

b)

Not play around the area with children

c)

To watch children play around here.

d)

To be careful because children are playing there

23.

Arrange thefollowing word into a good meaningful sentence. But(1) – she(2) – must(3) – soon(4) – is(5) – Melly(6) – here(7) – leave(8)

a)

6- 7- 4- 1- 2- 5- 3- 8

b)

8- 6- 4- 1- 2- 7- 3- 5

c)

2- 5- 7- 1- 6- 3- 4- 8

d)

6- 5- 7- 1- 2- 3- 8- 4

24.

1. First, they are difficult to find. 2. They are only found in a few places in the world. 3. Diamonds are very expensive for several reasons. 4. And finally, they are very beautiful. 5. People use diamonds to cut other stones. 6. Second, they are useful. 7. They stay the same for millions of years. 8. Third, diamonds do not change. The best arrangement to make a good paragraph is … .

a)

5- 3- 6- 2- 1- 4- 8- 7

b)

5- 3- 1- 2- 4- 6- 4- 7

c)

3- 1- 2- 6- 5- 8- 7- 4

d)

3- 2- 1- 5- 6- 4- 7- 4

25.

Dear Nanda,

We are having a great a holiday here on the Gold Coast. Yesterday we went to the Movie World.

When we got up in the morning, it looked like rain. After a while the cloud disappeared. And it became a sunny day. We then decided to go to the Movie World.

The first ride I went on was Lethal Weapon. Next I saw the Police Academy show. After that I had lunch as I was really hungry. Meanwhile, Mum and Kelly queued for the Batman ride.

About one o’clock we got a light shower of rain but it cleared up soon after. We then went on all the other rides.

It was a top day. See you when you get back.

Love,

Samuel

What is the letter about?

a)

Samuel’s holiday

b)

The Gold Coast

c)

The Movie World.

d)

The Rain

26.

Dear Nanda,

We are having a great a holiday here on the Gold Coast. Yesterday we went to the Movie World.

When we got up in the morning, it looked like rain. After a while the cloud disappeared. And it became a sunny day. We then decided to go to the Movie World.

The first ride I went on was Lethal Weapon. Next I saw the Police Academy show. After that I had lunch as I was really hungry. Meanwhile, Mum and Kelly queued for the Batman ride.

About one o’clock we got a light shower of rain but it cleared up soon after. We then went on all the other rides.

It was a top day. See you when you get back.

Love,

Samuel

What is the main idea of paragraph 3?

a)

The weather in Gold Coast.

b)

Academy Show

c)

Samuel’s activities in the Movie World.

d)

A great holiday in the Movie World.

27.

Dear Nanda,

We are having a great a holiday here on the Gold Coast. Yesterday we went to the Movie World.

When we got up in the morning, it looked like rain. After a while the cloud disappeared. And it became a sunny day. We then decided to go to the Movie World.

The first ride I went on was Lethal Weapon. Next I saw the Police Academy show. After that I had lunch as I was really hungry. Meanwhile, Mum and Kelly queued for the Batman ride.

About one o’clock we got a light shower of rain but it cleared up soon after. We then went on all the other rides.

It was a top day. See you when you get back.

Love,

Samuel

Where did Sam spend his holiday with his family?

a)

In the Gold Coast.

b)

In the Movie World.

c)

In Lethal Weapon

d)

At the Police Academy

28.

Dear Nanda,

We are having a great a holiday here on the Gold Coast. Yesterday we went to the Movie World.

When we got up in the morning, it looked like rain. After a while the cloud disappeared. And it became a sunny day. We then decided to go to the Movie World.

The first ride I went on was Lethal Weapon. Next I saw the Police Academy show. After that I had lunch as I was really hungry. Meanwhile, Mum and Kelly queued for the Batman ride.

About one o’clock we got a light shower of rain but it cleared up soon after. We then went on all the other rides.

It was a top day. See you when you get back.

Love,

Samuel

The word queued in paragraph 3 means ……The word queued in paragraph 3 means ……

a)

went on

b)

lined up

c)

sat down

d)

waited for

29.

Elizabeth II, born on 21^st April 1926, is the eldest daughter of George VI and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. She married Philip Mountbatten, a distant cousin, in 1947. The pair has four children: Charles, Prince of Wales, Anne, Andrew and Edward. She is the first monarch to send her children to boarding schools in order to remove them from the ever-probing media. She has a strong sense of duty and diligence. Her knowledge of current situation and trends is up to date. She possesses a sense of humorous rarely exhibited in public where a dignified presence is her goal.

What is the purpose of the text? It is to … .

a)

Entertain the reader

b)

Inform on a successful person

c)

tell someone’s experience

d)

describe a particular person

30.

Elizabeth II, born on 21^st April 1926, is the eldest daughter of George VI and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. She married Philip Mountbatten, a distant cousin, in 1947. The pair has four children: Charles, Prince of Wales, Anne, Andrew and Edward. She is the first monarch to send her children to boarding schools in order to remove them from the ever-probing media. She has a strong sense of duty and diligence. Her knowledge of current situation and trends is up to date. She possesses a sense of humorous rarely exhibited in public where a dignified presence is her goal.

Anne is one of the … of George VI.

a)

Sisters

b)

Nieces

c)

daughters

d)

granddaughters

31.

Elizabeth II, born on 21^st April 1926, is the eldest daughter of George VI and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. She married Philip Mountbatten, a distant cousin, in 1947. The pair has four children: Charles, Prince of Wales, Anne, Andrew and Edward. She is the first monarch to send her children to boarding schools in order to remove them from the ever-probing media. She has a strong sense of duty and diligence. Her knowledge of current situation and trends is up to date. She possesses a sense of humorous rarely exhibited in public where a dignified presence is her goal.

“She possesses a sense of humorous rarely exhibited….”

a)

hidden

b)

found

c)

shown

d)

given

32.

All Students of Grade 9

You are invited to:

GRADUATION PARTY 2011

SMP KALPATARU

Day/Date : Saturday, the fifteenth of July

two thousand and eleven

Time : 10 a.m. – 01 p.m.

Venue : Gardu Pandang

Jl. Sudirman kav. 9 – 11 MALANG

*Invitation card available at OSIS room.

Where will the graduation party be held?

a)

At Osis room.

b)

On Sudirman street.

c)

At Kalpataru school.

d)

Gardu Pandang

33.

All Students of Grade 9

You are invited to:

GRADUATION PARTY 2011

SMP KALPATARU

Day/Date : Saturday, the fifteenth of July

two thousand and eleven

Time : 10 a.m. – 01 p.m.

Venue : Gardu Pandang

Jl. Sudirman kav. 9 – 11 MALANG

*Invitation card available at OSIS room.

How long is the graduation party carried out?

a)

2 hours

b)

3 hours

c)

9 hours

d)

11 hours

34.

A cactus (plural: cacti) is any member of the plant family Cactaceae, native to the Americas. They are often used as ornamental plants, but some are also crop plants. Cacti are grown for protection of property from wild animals, as well as many other uses.

Cacti are part of the plant order Caryophyllales, which also include members like beets, gypsophila, spinach, amaranth, tumbleweeds, carnations, rhubarb, buckwheat, plumbago, bougainvillea, chickweed and knotgrass.

Cacti are unusual and distinctive plants, which are adapted to extremely arid and hot environments, showing a wide range of anatomical and physiological features which conserve water. Their stems have adapted to become photosynthetic and succulent, while the leaves have become the spines for which cacti are well known.

Cacti come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. The tallest is Pachycereus pringlei, with a maximum recorded height of 19.2 m, and the smallest is Blossfeldia liliputiana, only about 1 cm in diameter at maturity. Cactus flowers are large, and like the spines and branches arise from areoles. Many cactus species are night blooming, as they are pollinated by nocturnal insects or small animals, principally moths and bats. Cacti range in size from small and globular to tall and columnar.

Where can we find Cacti mostly?

a)

In the jungle

b)

On the beachOn the beach

c)

On the mountain

d)

In the arid and hot region

35.

A cactus (plural: cacti) is any member of the plant family Cactaceae, native to the Americas. They are often used as ornamental plants, but some are also crop plants. Cacti are grown for protection of property from wild animals, as well as many other uses.

Cacti are part of the plant order Caryophyllales, which also include members like beets, gypsophila, spinach, amaranth, tumbleweeds, carnations, rhubarb, buckwheat, plumbago, bougainvillea, chickweed and knotgrass.

Cacti are unusual and distinctive plants, which are adapted to extremely arid and hot environments, showing a wide range of anatomical and physiological features which conserve water. Their stems have adapted to become photosynthetic and succulent, while the leaves have become the spines for which cacti are well known.

Cacti come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. The tallest is Pachycereus pringlei, with a maximum recorded height of 19.2 m, and the smallest is Blossfeldia liliputiana, only about 1 cm in diameter at maturity. Cactus flowers are large, and like the spines and branches arise from areoles. Many cactus species are night blooming, as they are pollinated by nocturnal insects or small animals, principally moths and bats. Cacti range in size from small and globular to tall and columnar.

Why do cacti mostly bloom at night?

a)

Because their flowers are large

b)

Since cacti are unusual and distinctive plants

c)

Since cacti are pollinated by nocturnal insects

d)

As the afternoon period is used for photosynthetic process

36.

A cactus (plural: cacti) is any member of the plant family Cactaceae, native to the Americas. They are often used as ornamental plants, but some are also crop plants. Cacti are grown for protection of property from wild animals, as well as many other uses.

Cacti are part of the plant order Caryophyllales, which also include members like beets, gypsophila, spinach, amaranth, tumbleweeds, carnations, rhubarb, buckwheat, plumbago, bougainvillea, chickweed and knotgrass.

Cacti are unusual and distinctive plants, which are adapted to extremely arid and hot environments, showing a wide range of anatomical and physiological features which conserve water. Their stems have adapted to become photosynthetic and succulent, while the leaves have become the spines for which cacti are well known.

Cacti come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. The tallest is Pachycereus pringlei, with a maximum recorded height of 19.2 m, and the smallest is Blossfeldia liliputiana, only about 1 cm in diameter at maturity. Cactus flowers are large, and like the spines and branches arise from areoles. Many cactus species are night blooming, as they are pollinated by nocturnal insects or small animals, principally moths and bats. Cacti range in size from small and globular to tall and columnar.

The text is written to ….

a)

give information about American cacti

b)

explain physical feature of cacti

c)

describe cacti in general

d)

tell cacti ‘s life

37.

A cactus (plural: cacti) is any member of the plant family Cactaceae, native to the Americas. They are often used as ornamental plants, but some are also crop plants. Cacti are grown for protection of property from wild animals, as well as many other uses.

Cacti are part of the plant order Caryophyllales, which also include members like beets, gypsophila, spinach, amaranth, tumbleweeds, carnations, rhubarb, buckwheat, plumbago, bougainvillea, chickweed and knotgrass.

Cacti are unusual and distinctive plants, which are adapted to extremely arid and hot environments, showing a wide range of anatomical and physiological features which conserve water. Their stems have adapted to become photosynthetic and succulent, while the leaves have become the spines for which cacti are well known.

Cacti come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. The tallest is Pachycereus pringlei, with a maximum recorded height of 19.2 m, and the smallest is Blossfeldia liliputiana, only about 1 cm in diameter at maturity. Cactus flowers are large, and like the spines and branches arise from areoles. Many cactus species are night blooming, as they are pollinated by nocturnal insects or small animals, principally moths and bats. Cacti range in size from small and globular to tall and columnar.

“Cacti are unusual and distinctive plants, which …”

The synonym of the word “distinctive” is …

a)

typical

b)

antique

c)

unique

d)

different

38.

The weather was very clear. I and my family decided to go camping last holiday. Father prepared the tent and other equipment. Mother prepared the cooking and eating utensils. I took my fishing rod and my brother brought his sport equipment. When everything was ready, we left for the camping site in countryside.

. There were many campers when we arrived at the camping site. Unfortunately, the good location near the river had been occupied by other campers so we had to look for another place. Finally,, we found a good place little bit further. It was near the big tree. After setting up the tent, my father and I went fishing. We joined other people sitting on the rock near the river.

In the evening, father made a fire. Mother cooked the fish we caught. I could say that it was the best fish I had ever tasted. Sleeping in the tent was a very wonderful experience. I woke up early in the morning. I felt fresh. Then I accompanied my brother playing ball.

In the afternoon, we came back home.

Where did the writer and his family set up their tent?

a)

Near the river

b)

Near the big tree

c)

At the back of the river

d)

Far away from other campers

39.

The weather was very clear. I and my family decided to go camping last holiday. Father prepared the tent and other equipment. Mother prepared the cooking and eating utensils. I took my fishing rod and my brother brought his sport equipment. When everything was ready, we left for the camping site in countryside.

. There were many campers when we arrived at the camping site. Unfortunately, the good location near the river had been occupied by other campers so we had to look for another place. Finally,, we found a good place little bit further. It was near the big tree. After setting up the tent, my father and I went fishing. We joined other people sitting on the rock near the river.

In the evening, father made a fire. Mother cooked the fish we caught. I could say that it was the best fish I had ever tasted. Sleeping in the tent was a very wonderful experience. I woke up early in the morning. I felt fresh. Then I accompanied my brother playing ball.

In the afternoon, we came back home.

What is the purpose of the text above?

a)

To describe a camping site

b)

To give instruction how to set up the tent

c)

To retell the writer’s past camping experience

d)

To inform people the new camping site

40.

The weather was very clear. I and my family decided to go camping last holiday. Father prepared the tent and other equipment. Mother prepared the cooking and eating utensils. I took my fishing rod and my brother brought his sport equipment. When everything was ready, we left for the camping site in countryside.

. There were many campers when we arrived at the camping site. Unfortunately, the good location near the river had been occupied by other campers so we had to look for another place. Finally,, we found a good place little bit further. It was near the big tree. After setting up the tent, my father and I went fishing. We joined other people sitting on the rock near the river.

In the evening, father made a fire. Mother cooked the fish we caught. I could say that it was the best fish I had ever tasted. Sleeping in the tent was a very wonderful experience. I woke up early in the morning. I felt fresh. Then I accompanied my brother playing ball.

In the afternoon, we came back home.

“…the river had been occupied by…” The underlined word is similar in meaning to…

a)

inhabited

b)

authorized

c)

bought

d)

grabbed

41.

The weather was very clear. I and my family decided to go camping last holiday. Father prepared the tent and other equipment. Mother prepared the cooking and eating utensils. I took my fishing rod and my brother brought his sport equipment. When everything was ready, we left for the camping site in countryside.

. There were many campers when we arrived at the camping site. Unfortunately, the good location near the river had been occupied by other campers so we had to look for another place. Finally,, we found a good place little bit further. It was near the big tree. After setting up the tent, my father and I went fishing. We joined other people sitting on the rock near the river.

In the evening, father made a fire. Mother cooked the fish we caught. I could say that it was the best fish I had ever tasted. Sleeping in the tent was a very wonderful experience. I woke up early in the morning. I felt fresh. Then I accompanied my brother playing ball.

In the afternoon, we came back home.

“…the river had been occupied by…” The underlined word is similar in meaning to…

a)

inhabited

b)

authorized

c)

bought

d)

grabbed

42.

Dear Lia,

I Have a boyfriend. He is my senior at school. He is religious, smart and wise.

Most girls at school like him very much. I feel so lucky that I have him. The problem is that my Mom doesn’t like him because he has a dark complexion. I think religion is more important than anything else. I’m so confuse. As a good daughter I must obey my mother. But I don’t want to loose a good boy like him. What should I do to convince my mother?

Love,

Inge

The Writer has a problem with ......

a)

Lia

b)

Her friend

c)

Her boyfriend

d)

Her mother

43.

Dear Lia,

I Have a boyfriend. He is my senior at school. He is religious, smart and wise.

Most girls at school like him very much. I feel so lucky that I have him. The problem is that my Mom doesn’t like him because he has a dark complexion. I think religion is more important than anything else. I’m so confuse. As a good daughter I must obey my mother. But I don’t want to loose a good boy like him. What should I do to convince my mother?

Love,

Inge

Why does the writer’s mother dislike her boyfriend? Because.........

a)

he is a religious boy

b)

he has a dark complexion

c)

he is a good boy

d)

most girls like him very much

44.

This is Kota Baru town. However, it does not mean that it is a new town. In fact, it belongs to the category of old towns. Kota Baru itself is really a big town.

In this town, there are many buildings. There is a big post office. It is near a bank. The bank itself is next to a supermarket, and behind the bank is a restaurant. In front of the bank there is a park. This park is pretty crowded especially on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning.

What is the social function of the text above?

a)

To inform an old town, kota Baru

b)

To retell Kota baru town

c)

To describe Kota Baru town

d)

To amuse the readers

45.

Dear Lia,

I Have a boyfriend. He is my senior at school. He is religious, smart and wise.

Most girls at school like him very much. I feel so lucky that I have him. The problem is that my Mom doesn’t like him because he has a dark complexion. I think religion is more important than anything else. I’m so confuse. As a good daughter I must obey my mother. But I don’t want to loose a good boy like him. What should I do to convince my mother?

Love,

Inge

The word “I” in the text above refers to.....

a)

Inge

b)

Lia

c)

Mother

d)

Daughter

46.

This is Kota Baru town. However, it does not mean that it is a new town. In fact, it belongs to the category of old towns. Kota Baru itself is really a big town.

In this town, there are many buildings. There is a big post office. It is near a bank. The bank itself is next to a supermarket, and behind the bank is a restaurant. In front of the bank there is a park. This park is pretty crowded especially on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning.

Which one is not stated on the text?

a)

Kota Baru town is an old town

b)

Kota Baru is quite town

c)

There are many buildings in Kota Baru

d)

Many people are in the park on Saturday

47.

This is Kota Baru town. However, it does not mean that it is a new town. In fact, it belongs to the category of old towns. Kota Baru itself is really a big town.

In this town, there are many buildings. There is a big post office. It is near a bank. The bank itself is next to a supermarket, and behind the bank is a restaurant. In front of the bank there is a park. This park is pretty crowded especially on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning.

It is near a bank. The underlined word refers to….

a)

A supermarket

b)

A park

c)

A big post office

d)

A restaurant

48.

To: Dona

Please forward to others, there is no scout meeting this week since Mr Brown hasn’t come yet from Egypt. It’s cancelled until he is back.

Warmly,

Riry

+62897564

The scout meeting is cancelled because of Mr Brown’s….

a)

absence

b)

meeting

c)

coming

d)

information

49.

To: Dona

Please forward to others, there is no scout meeting this week since Mr Brown hasn’t come yet from Egypt. It’s cancelled until he is back.

Warmly,

Riry

+62897564

‘’Please forward to others…”The underlined word refers to …

a)

Dona and Riri

b)

Riry and Mr Brown

c)

Mr. Brown and Dona

d)

scout members

50.

ANNOUNCEMENT

To: All students of Junior High School 1 Kalipare.

To celebrate the National Education Day the students Board Organization will hold some interesting programs. They are English Speech Contest, English Story Telling contest and Wall Magazine Competition. The programs will be held on January, 4^th , 2011, 8 am – 1 p.m.

All classes must take part in the programs and should report their participation to their own teachers.

For detailed information, please contact Ms. Retno, the coordinator of this program.

Who is in charge of the program?

a)

Student

b)

Teacher

c)

Ms. Retno

d)

Student organization

PTS Genap Bhs. Inggris kelas IX

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

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