PEMERINTAH KOTA PALANGKA RAYA

DINAS PENDIDIKAN
SMP NEGERI 4 PALANGKA RAYA
Alamat : Jl. Mawar No.1 Kel. Kalampangan NPSN : 30203468
Kec/Kota : Sabangau/Palangka Raya E-mail : smpn4palangkaraya@yahoo.com

SOAL ULANGAN AKHIR SEMESTER

Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris

Kelas/Semester : IX/Ganjil
Tahun Pelajaran : 2021/2022
Hari/tanggal : Kamis, 9 Desember 2021
Waktu : 07.00 – 08.00 WIB

Petunjuk Umum:
1. Perhatikan dan ikuti petunjuk pengisian Lembar Jawaban yang disediakan;
2. Periksa dan bacalah soal-soal sebelum Anda menjawab;
3. Laporkan kepada pengawas kalau terdapat tulisan yang kurang jelas, rusak atau jumlah soal
kurang;
4. Dahulukan mengerjakan soal-soal yang Anda anggap mudah;
5. Pilihlah salah satu jawaban yang paling benar dengan memberi tanda silang pada salah satu
jawaban;
6. Apabila Anda ingin memperbaiki/mengganti jawaban, berikan garis dua pada jawaban
semula, kemudian berikan tanda silang pada jawaban yang menurut Anda benar;
7. Periksalah seluruh pekerjaan Anda sebelum diserahkan kepada pengawas.

This text is for questions 1-2

1. Why is Lina congratulated by her

friend?
A. Because she is pretty.
B. Because her cloth is new.
C. Because she has a fancy car.
D. Because she got an achievement.

2. From the text, we know that Lina is

….
A. a lazy girl
B. a bright student
C. an amazing singer
D. a strict teacher

This text is for questions 3-5.

Happy Birthday,
Darmaji
You are an amazing boy with a good heart. May GOD
pour his love and warmth on you in all walks of life.

Mom

3. Who sends the card above?

A. Mom B. Darmaji C. Darmaji’s mom D. Someone’s mom

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4. The card is sent to ....
A. support an amazing boy C. say happy birthday
B. celebrate anniversary D. show love

5. “You are an amazing boy with ... “ (Line 1)

The underlined word refers to ....
A. Someone B. Darmaji C. God D. Mom

6. Situation : Siti has just got the first prize in the “Makan Kerupuk” to celebrate Indonesia
Independence day. Beni congratulates her.
What does Beni say to congratulate Siti?
Beni : “__________________________.”
Siti : “Thank you.”
A. Sure, Good luck. C. Congratulations, Siti.
B. Congratulate to Siti D. Thanks, I will do my best

7. Situation : Fadel is going to participate in the story telling competition. Dara shows her hope
that Fadel will get a prize.
Fadel : “Dara, wish me luck. I will take part in the story telling competition.”
Dara : “____________________. I hope you will win the competition.”
A. Thank you very much C. I hope so
B. Sure, Good luck D. I’m sorry

8. Situation : Ade has just finished drawing a picture of Tinta, his best friend. He will present it
to her on her birthday. Nida prays that Tinta will like it.
Nida : “Ade, that’s a beautiful picture. I pray that Tinta will like it.”
Ade : “__________________________.”
A. Good luck C. Happy birthday
B. Wish me luck D. Thanks. I hope so too

This text is for questions 9-10.

Dear Ali,
Congratulations
Hard work OFF,
and you have proved it.
Wish you all the best.
Yours,
Indah
9. The writer’s intention to write the text is to ....
A. praise Ali’s success. C. wish on Ali’s hard working.
B. proof that Ali is the best. D. show Indah’s pride to Ali.

10. “Hard work off.”

The sentence means ...
A. a hard working needs a lot of money. C. a serious work will bring a good result.
B. all people should work very hard. D. a hard worker will be paid a lot.

This text is for questions 11-14.

A Basic Recipe for Fried Rice
Ingredients:
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
Salt and pepper to taste
4 tablespoons cooking oil or as needed
3 cups cooked rice
1-2 tablespoons ligh soy sauce or oyster sauce as desired

Steps:
1. Lightly beat the eggs with salt and pepper.
2. Heat a wok and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, pour the eggs.
Stir until it is lightly scrambled but not too dry. Remove the eggs and clean out the
wok.

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 3. Add another 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Add rice and stir-fry for a few minutes
using a wooden spatula. Put soy sauce as desired.
4. Add the scrambled egg back into the pan. Mix thoroughly. Serve hot.

11. How should you serve the fried rice best?

By ....
A. adding the scrambled egg C. adding 2 tablespoons oil
B. stirring it for a few minutes D. serving the fried rice hot.

12. “Lightly beat the eggs.” (step 1)

The underlined word means ....
A. crack C. fry
B. mix D. cook

13. “ ... until it is lightly scrambled ... “ (step 2)

The underlined word refers to ....
A. oil C. rice
B. salt D. egg
14. What is the purpose of the text above?
A. To inform about a recipe for fried rice.
B. To show how easy to make fried rice.
C. To show the steps in making fried rice.
D. To inform the materials used to make fried rice.

This text is for questions 15-17.

How to Clean an LCD Screen

1. Shake up the detergent and put it 15 — 20 cm away from the LCD screen.
2. Spray on the LCD screen surface directly.
3. Cleanse gently using the fabric cleanser or brush.

You can also do the following steps:

1. Spray the detergent on the fabric cleanser.
2. Clean the LCD screen surface to make it as bright as a new one.

15. What should you do to detergent first?

A. Spray it B. Clean it C. Put it away D. Shake it up

16. Before cleaning the screen surface, we spray the detergent on the screen surface directly
or spray it on ….
A. the brush B. the paper C. the fingers D. the fabric cleanser

17. Cleanse gently with the fabric cleanser or brush" (step 3).
What does the underlined word mean?
A. Carefully B. Directly C. Harshly D. Cleanly

This text is for questions 18-20.

How to Make a Pencil Case

Steps:
1. Choose the size you want. If you want to put longer items, such as a ruler, placed in your pencil
case, you'll need a longer pencil case.
2. Find a bag or box that suitable with your choice of size. It doesn't have be nice looking, but
strong and clean.
3. Cover the box with paper, any color.
4. Decorate the container. Try some or all of the following ideas.
 Put on same cool sticker.
 Decorate with your own art with makers: draw lines, shapes, animals, people, etc.
 Cut some magazine pictures and stick them on it.
 Totally cover the box with wrapping paper; and
 Glue on shells, buttons, or anything else you want to decorate the pencil case with. Add
glitter if you like.
5. Show all your friends, and be proud of your unique pencil case.

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18. The length of the pencil case depends on ....
A. the items we are going to put there C. the box that we find
B. the size of the pen D. the ruler we have

19. From the text above we can conclude that we have to be .... in decorating the box to have a
good result.
A. risky B. careful C. careless D. creative

20. " ... Add glitter if you like." (step 4) The synonym of the underlined word is ....
A. haze B. becloud C. darken D. twinkle

This text is for questions 21-23.

One day a man stopped at a flower shop to order some flowers. He wanted to send it to his
mother who lived far in another town through a delivery company. Meanwhile he was looking at
sad young girl who was sitting in front of the flower shop. He asked her what was wrong and she
replied, “I wanted to buy a red rose for my mother but my money is not enough”. The man smiled
and said, “Come on in with me I’ll buy you a rose.” He bought the little girl a rose and he ordered
for his own mother flowers too.

After buying a rose flower for the girl the man offered the girl a ride to her home. She said”
yes please! You can take me to my mother. She directed him to a cemetery. The girl placed the rose
on her mother’s fresh grave. Knowing the girl’s mother had died the man realized that he must
show his love to his mother while she was still alive. Then the man returned to the flower shop. He
cancelled the flower delivery order picked up the rose flower and drove to reach his mother’s
house.

21. What did the man do after buying the girl a red rose?
A. He took the girl to her mother’s cemetery.
B. He placed the rose on his mother’s grave.
C. He gave her a ride to her home.
D. He went to his own home.
22. The main idea of the first paragraph is …
A. A man bought a flower for a girl.
B. A sad girl was thinking of her mother.
C. A man helped a girl by buying her a flower.
D. A girl needed a man to deliver her a flower.
23. We can learn that we have to ….
A. show our loves to our mother C. keep our mother alive
B. buy flowers for our mothers D. obey to our mother

This text is for questions 24-28.

Once upon the time, Sunan Kalijaga planned to visit Sunan Muria in Pati, Central Java. He
asked his friends Ki Rangga to go with him. Several servants also joined them to carry their
luggages. And they began walking to Sunan Muria’s house.

Several hours later Ki Rangga felt tired. He was embarrassed to walk together with Sunan
Kalijaga because Sunan Kalijaga did not look tired while Ki Rangga was very tired and thirsty.
Finally Sunan kalijaga asked Ki Rangga to take a rest under a big tree. It was time for the Dzuhur
prayer. But there was no water around to clean up or ‘wudu’. Ki Rangga was confused. He told
Sunan Kalijaga about it. Sunan Kalijaga only smiled and said, “we should pray for Allah SWT for
water. Now you must guard this big tree, Ki Rangga, It might bring water to us. But remember!
Everything happens beacause of Allah SWT. Don’t act alone. You must inform me when water
comes out. I will be behind that hill,” Ki Rangga promised Sunan Kalijaga to inform him when water
came out. So sunan kalijaga went behind the hill. Ki Rangga with his servants sat under the big tree.
They quickly fell a sleep. Suddenly water came out of the big tree. Ki Rangga and his servants
became wet. They woke up. They were very happy to see water. They drank and played in the
water. Ki Rangga forgot Sunan Kalijaga’s message to inform him when the water came out.

Behind the hill Sunan Kalijaga was worried. So he went to the big tree. He was surprised to
see Ki Rangga and his servants were playing in the water, “you forgot my message to inform me
when the water comes out. Instead you are playing in the water like a turtle,” said Sunan Kalijaga,

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softly. A miracle happened. Ki rangga and his servants turned into turtles. Ki rangga was sad. He
had changed into turtles because he did not keep his promise. The water formed a pond. It is now
called Sendang Sani, in Pati Central Java. Many people still visit Sendang Sani now.
The lf and The Goat
24. Where was Sunan Kalijaga when the water came out?
A. Behind the hill C. In pati central java
B. Under a big tree D. Sunan Muria’s house

25. Why did Ki Rangga and his servants become turtle?

A. Because they forgot to go to the big tree.
B. Because they love playing in in the water.
C. Because they promised to keep their secret.
D. Because they disobeyed Sunan Kalijaga’s message.

26. “The water formed a pond” (Paragraph 3)

The underlined word means ….
A. looked after C. took away
B. brought about D. turned into
27. What can we learn from the story above?
A. Don’t be so happy playing in water C. Don’t break your promise
B. Keep yourself happy in bad situations D. Obey the old people’s rules
28. Which statement is TRUE according the text?
A. Sunan Kalijaga was very angry with the servants
B. Sunan Kalijaga went to visit Sunan Muria alone.
C. Ki Rangga did not look tired or thirsty.
D. Ki Rangga changed to be a turtle.

For number 29-30, rearrange the following sentences into a good paragraph of narrative.

29. 1. One day, there was a big battle in that kingdom.

2. The Queen was lucky because she could save her life by changing herself into a
golden snail.
3. Another day an old woman saw the snail and took it home.
4. Once upon a time, there was a kingdom in Java.
5. The king asked his Queen to save her life.
6. Then she looked after it.
7. In the middle of the jungle the enemies killed her guards.

A. 4 – 5 – 2 – 6 – 1 – 7 – 3 C. 4 – 1 – 5 – 7 – 2 – 3 – 6
B. 4 – 5 – 7 – 2 – 3 – 1 – 6 D. 4 – 3 – 5 – 1 – 6 – 2 – 7

30. 1. They named the child “Timun Mas”

2. Finally, the giant drowned in a swamp and died.
3. The giant gave them child but they must give the child when she is 17 years old.
4. Long time ago, there lived a husband and a wife who prayed to have a child.
5. She threw some seeds to trap the giant.
6. When Timun Mas is 17, the giant chased her.

A. 4 – 5 – 2 – 6 – 1 – 3 C. 4 – 1 – 5 – 6 – 2 – 3
B. 4 – 5 – 6 – 2 – 3 – 1 D. 4 – 3 – 1 – 6 – 4 – 2