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UJIAN AKHIR SEMESTER
SEMESTER GENAP TAHUN AJARAN 2018/2019
HOMESCHOOLING PRIMAGAMA

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SEKOLAH MENENGAH PERTAMA
BAHASA INGGRIS
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I. Choose A, B, C, or D as the best answer!

1. Folktale is ….
A. stories that has been passed down from one generation to generation
B. stories about ancient times, such as a story about Hercules, Zeus, etc
C. stories that may deal with real people
D. stories about animals

2. A chimpanzee is an African ape. It is …………. than a gorilla.

A. taller
B. bigger
C. shorter
D. smaller

3. Would you like to come to my party tonight?

A. It does not matter.
B. No, I disagree about that.
C. Well done.
D. I would love to.

4. Ucok : ………… do you live, Putra

Putra : I live at Salon Makmur Sentosa No. 62.
A. Why
B. When
C. Who
D. Where

5. Tuti : Where did you go yesterday, Rani?

Rani : I ……. to Bandung with my mother.
Tuti : How did you go there?
Rani : By bus.
A. go
B. went
C. have gone
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 D. am going

6. “Don’t turn off the light now.”

A. He told me didn't turn off the light at that time.
B. He told me not to turn off the light at that time.
C. He told me don't turn off the light at that time.
D. He told me doesn’t turn off the light at that time

Read the text to answer question number 7 to 12!

There were a girl named Bawang Putih, she lived with her step mother and her step sister
named Bawang Merah. Bawang Putih’s life was sad. Her step mother and her step sister
treated Bawang Putih badly and always asked her to do all the household chores.
One morning, Bawang Putih was washing some clothes in a river. Accidentally, her
mother’s
clothes fell down to the river. Finally she met an old woman. The old woman returned the
clothes. She also gave Bawang Putih a small pumpkin. At home, Suddenly Bawang putih
and
her step mother and step sister were surprised. Inside the pumpkin they found jewelries.
“Bawang Merah, hurry up. Go to the river then found the old woman and took big pumpkin.
They were screaming. There were a lot of snakes inside the pumpkin!
Finally both of them realized their mistakes. They apologized and Bawang Putih forgave
them.

7. What is the story about?

A. Malin Kundang
B. Bawang Putih & Bawang Merah
C. Sangkuriang
D. Tangkuban Perahu

8. What kind of text the story above?

A. Recount
B. Descriptive
C. Procedure
D. Narrative
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9. Who is Bawang Merah?
A. Bawang Putih’s mother
B. Bawang Putih’s step sister
C. The old woman
D. The pumpkin’s owner

10. Who gave the clothes back to Bawang Putih

A. The old woman
B. Bawang merah
C. Her Step mother
D. River

11. Why were Bawang Merah and mother screaming?

A. They found jewelries
B. Mother’s clothes fell down to the river
C. Both of them realized their mistakes
D. There were a lot of snakes inside the pumpkin

12. Why did Bawang Merah and mother say apologize to Bawang Putih?
A. They found jewelries
B. Mother’s clothes fell down to the river
C. Both of them realized their mistakes
D. There were a lot of snakes inside the pumpkin

13. Read the conversation below!

Dian and Farah are in the canteen.
Dian : Do you want to eat something?
Farah : Yes, I’m hungry.
Dian : Oke, I will treat you today. How about Bakso? Do you like it?
Farah : That sounds nice. Thanks.
Dian : Anytime.

The sentence “That sounds nice.” expresses....

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 A. refusing a help
B. agreeing to help
C. declining an offer
D. accepting an offer

14. Farhan : Do you think we are at the end of the rainy season now?
Nunung : I think so. Rain doesn’t fall very often now. Rainy season usually starts
from November and ends in April, and it means this month.
Farhan : The weather is unpredictable now. Maybe we should prepare well for the
dry season.
Nunung : Yeah, you’re right.
The underlined utterances express Nunung’s .....
A. agreement
B. opinion
C. suggestion
D. information

15. "Our football team failed in the competition."

"We were ....... to hear it."
A. glad
B. happy
C. pleased
D. sorry

16. Hendra : "I am very hungry. How about having some gado-gado ?"
Susan : " ....... I am hungry, too".
A. Thanks a lot
B. I don't think so
C. That is a good idea
D. I am not very keen on it

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Read the text and answer questions 17 to 19

Dear Friend,
Hi! My name is Dian Wahyu Dinata. I’m the winner of an English Poetry Reading
Competition in Sempu. I live in Maron. I was very happy to meet Sue and Ayu on early
February 2008. I’m very comfortable speaking English with you. I have one question for
Kang Guru when I can invite KG to our school in SMP Genteng.

Dian Wahyu Dinata

Sempu, Banyuwangi
EAST JAVA

17. Who is the winner of an English Poetry Reading Competition in Sempu?

A. Sue and Ayu
B. Dian Wahyu Dinata
C. Dian’s friends
D. Dian’s teacher

18. When did Dian met Sue and Ayu?

A. Before an English Poetry Reading Competition.
B. On early February 2008
C. When Dian invited Kang Guru
D. When Sue and Ayu came

19. Which statement is TRUE based on the letter above?

A. Sue and Ayu have one question for Kang Guru
B. Sue and Ayu live in Maron
C. Dian Wahyu Dinata is not the winner of an English Poetry Reading Competition
D. The writer of the letter is Dian Wahyu Dinata

20. Arrange the following sentences to make a good paragraph .

1. Jack had an accident a few days ago.
2. Jill went to the hospital too visit him.
3. He is still in the hospital now.
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 4. She is at the hospital now.
5. He had to go to hospital.
A. 1-4-3-5-2
B. 1-3-5-4-2
C. 1-2-3-4-5
D. 1-5-3-2-4

21. in – seven – Snow White – woods – dwarfs – met – the

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
The correct jumble words above is....
A. 3-6-2-4-1-7-5
B. 3-6-7-2-4-1-5
C. 3-6-2-5-1-7-4
D. 3-6-7-5-2-1-4

Read the text and answer questions 22 to 23

An Airplane can fly 150 km/hour
A Bus can run 120km/hour.
A Bicycle can run 40 km/ hour.

22. An Airplane is the ............

A. fastest
B. faster
C. fast
D. slow

23. A bicycle is ........... than a bus

A. fast
B. Faster
C. Slow
D. slower

24. Udin has a pain in his right eye. Does he need to rub his eye with balm?
A. Yes, he does
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 B. No, he doesn't
C. yes, she is
D. No, he isn't

Read the text and answer questions 25 to 26

Nina is Riko’s old friend. They were classmates when they were studying in elementary
school. They hane never met each other since Riko and his family moved to Jakarta. Now,
Riko is in Bandung for a family visit. He accidentally meets Nina.
Riko : Hi, Nina. Long time no see. How are you?
Nina : Hello, Riko. Very well, thanks. And you?
Riko : Not bad. Thanks.
Nina : What brings you here, Riko?
Riko : I’m on my holiday. I’m visiting my granny.
Nina : How long are you staying here?
Riko : I’m not sure. Probably two days.
Nina : That’s not long enough. Anyway, are you free this evening?
Riko : I don’t think so. We ‘re celebrating my granny’s birthday.
Nina : How about tomorrow? Are you doing anything tomorrow?
Riko : Whay time?
Nina : Say, at 3 p.m

25. Did Riko lived in Bandung?

A. yes, he did
B. no. he didn't
C. yes, they did
D. no, they didn't

26. Who visited grandmother?

A. Riko did
B. Nina did
C. Riko and his family did
D. Nina and her family did

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 Read the text and answer questions 27 to 28

ANNOUNCEMENT To : All Department Managers The

meeting will be held to discuss the customer’s complaints.
This afternoon Jan , 4th 2010 at 01 p.m. in the meeting room.
Please bring the documents needed. Thank You Secretary
Director

27. Who will attend the meeting?

A. Customers.
B. Secretary director and all managers.
C. All managers.
D.Director, secretary and all managers

28. What will be discussed in the meeting?

A. The customer’s complaints.
B. The customer’s documents.
C. The customer’s needed.
D. The customer’s orders.

29. “Did you watch Lawyers Club program last night?”

“No, I didn’t. What about you?”
“________. “
A. I didn’t too
B. So didn’t I
C. I did either
D. Neither did I

30. The mas has … to the airport.

A. arrive
B. arrived
C. arriving
D. arrives

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31. Read the note below and answer the question!

Nana, don‟t forget to study together

at my house at 03.00 pm.
Be on time! Thanks, Dea

Which one is not true based on the message?

A. Dea expects Nana to come at 3.30 p.m.
B. Dea and Nana have an appointment to study together
C. Dea and Nana will study together at Dea‟s house
D. Dea reminds Nana about their appointment to study together

32. John : Listen! After the class, we will go for a play. …. ?

Paul : That’s a good idea, I agree with you.
A. Do you know
B. This is Indah speaking
C. What’s wrong
D. Do you agree

33. Stories about animals is called…

A. Fiction
B. Fable
C. Myth
D. Legend

34. The knight said, “I will kill the dragon.”

The indirect speech of the sentence above is…
A. The knight says I will killed the dragon
B. The knight said I would killed the dragon
C. The knight says he would killed the dragon
D. The knight said he would kill the dragon

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Text for questions 35 to 39 !
A Stupid Man and His Cows

One day, a stupid man went to market. He bought six cows. After that, he rode one cow
home and made the others walk in front of him. On the way he counted them, but he could only
see five cows. He counted them again and again. He was certain that he had lost one. He was
afraid that he would be scolded by his wife.
His wife was waiting for him in front of their house. As soon as he saw her, he said
sadly that he had lost one of their cows. He did not know how it could happen. He was very
careful.
Then, his wife asked him how many cows he bought. The stupid man answered that he
bought six cows. However, he could only see five of them. His wife looked at him and laughed.
She said that he was very stupid. There was not one cow less. There was one more.

35. What is the purpose of the text above?

A. To describe about a stupid man.
B. To inform about a story.
C. To entertain the readers.
D. To persuade the readers to buy a cow.

36. On his way home, how many cows did he see?

A. One
B. Five
C. Six
D. Seven

37. Which of the following statements is not TRUE according to the text?
A. The stupid man spent much money on cows.
B. The stupid man was scolded by his wife.
C. The stupid man thought that he had lost one of his cows.
D. The stupid man lost one cow on his way home.

38. What does he word “them” in paragraph 1 refer to?

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 A. The others
B. The cows
C. The lost cows
D. One of the cows

39. Which of the following words is the synonym of “stupid”?

A. Unlucky
B. Diligent
C. Bright
D. Dull

40. He didn’t begin business last week.

(+) …
A. He doesn’t begin business last week.
B. He did begin the business last week
C. He begun the business last week
D. He did begun the business last week

II. Read the text carefully and answer these questions! (Number 1 to 5)

R.A Kartini

Each April 21 peolple in indonesia celebrate the Kartini day. It is delightful day for
the lady on the grounds that we praise the conception of incredible woman R.A. Kartini.
Everybody knows who Kartini is. She is our national champion and an extraordinary
woman with the brilliant thought.

Kartini was conceived in 1879 April 21 in Mayong Jepara. Her dad was Rama
Sosroningrat a Wedana (associate of head of rule) in Mayong. Her mom, Ma Ngasirah
was a young lady from Teluk Awur town in Jepara as the little girl of a respectable
family, she felt fortunate in light of the fact that she got more than the standard
individuals got. She improved instruction than other youngsters. In November 12 1903
she wedded Adipati Djoyodiningrat, the head of Rembang rule. As per Javanese custom
Kartini needed to tail her spouse. At that point she moved to Rembang.

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 In September 13 1904 she gave a conception to her child. His name was Singgih.
Anyway, subsequent to conceiving a child, her condition was deteriorating and she at
long last passed away on September 17 1904 on her 25 years of age.

Presently Kartini has gone. Anyway, her soul and dream will dependably be in our
heart. These days’ Indonesian ladies advancement is affected by Kartini’s soul expressed
on accumulation of letter “habis gelap terbitlah terang” or from the nightfall to the first
light.

1. Who is Kartini?
2. What did Kartini get as a little girl of a respectable family?
3. Who is Kartini’s husband?
4. Why did Kartini passed away?
5. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

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