PAKET SOAL USBK 2

TAHUN AJARAN 2020-2021

Look at the following notice to answer no. 1 and 2.

From the notice above, what must we do?

a. We allow pass from left side
b. We allow pass from right side
c. We can make left line
d. We have to pass what we want

Where can we find this notice?

a. On the pedestrian area
b. On the T junction
c. On the crossroad
d. On the straight road

A miracle
Just come into your life
A miracle made of tiny baby boy smiles and
hugs and lots of loves

Cathrien

What odes the intention of greeting card above ?

A. To promote baby smile
B. To welcome newborn baby
C. To announce a newborn baby boy
D. To pray for Cathrien of her newborn baby

Which sentences expresses the admiration? 

a. Hope this makes you happy
b. We've very proud of you.
c. Keep up the good work, son
 d. We heard about your result as the best

Read the following text to answer questions number 5 to 6

My favorite toy is a doll. I named my doll Becky. I got in in my12th birthday. My dad bought it
for me when he was in England. Becky is 16 cm tall doll with plastic head, arms, and legs and a
white cloth stuffed body. Her body is covered with yellow, orange, and green flower bud prints.
She has a long auburn-red brush-able hair, green eyes. There are freckles on her cheek. There are
also two dimples near her mouth on the left and on the right. They make her more beautiful. I put
her at my side when I sleep at night. I like my doll very much. I sometimes ask my friends to
come to my house and play with Becky. They like Becky too.

What does the text tell us about?

A. My favorite toy.
B. The writer's favorite doll.
C. A birthday party.
D. A plastic doll.
What are on Becky's face?
A. White cloth.
B. Auburn red hair.
C. Freckles and dimples.
D. Flower bud prints.
His coin collection is … rare … very precious.
A. not only – but also
B. neither – or
C. either – nor
D. both – and

The text is for questions 8 - 10

Last holiday I did not go anywhere. I only spent my time at home for one month. That's
not a bad thing because I had activities to do. I had a small project to make a fish pond at home.
I needed building sand, cement, and also some building tools. I chose the middle of my yard to
build a fish pond. After that I started to make designs.
I wanted to maintain some koi fish, so I made the pond design as beautiful as possible. I
chose natural scenery as a model. I worked on the project alone, day and night. I felt very happy
to do it.I finished it in just two weeks. In the end I had a fish pond with a natural landscape
design.
Before I put some koi in the pool, I first filled it with water and waited for two weeks to
ensure that the water was completely free of poison.
And at the last stage, I bought 5 koi fish and maintained them in the nature of my new
fish pond.
That was pleasant experience to spend vacation time at home.
What is the writer’s reason to write the text ?
A. To tell how to make a fish pond.
B. To tell the experience to maintain some koi fish.
C. To tell the writer’s experience to spend his holiday.
D.To tell the writer’s experience to make the pond design

Based on the text, we conclude that the writer ... .

A. felt very hard to finish the natural landscape design.
B. had a great project to build a fish pond
C. had a lot of activities in his vacation
D. enjoyed his holiday very much

Richard’s family went to London … plane and they visited the British Embassy to get visas to
enter Britain
A. in
B. at
C. on
D. by

The text is for questions 11-12

Attention to all teachers!

This is to inform you of the following situation. Last week, the office caught several
students cheating on exams. They were using their cell phones to text message answers to other
students. I want all teachers to collect their students’ cell phones before every exam. Cheating
will not be tolerated! If students are caught with cell phones during a test, it will automatically be
considered cheating. The students will receive an F and a two day suspension from school.
Thank you for your assistance

Why does the writer make the announcement?

A. to collect students cell phone before test.
B. to inform about the current issue.
C. to forbid the uses of cell phone.
D. to limit the uses of cell phone.

What will happen if the student are caught cheating? They will …. .
A. go to principal’s office.
B. be sent to another school.
C. take away their cell phones.
D. get fail and a two-day suspension.
 The Fox and the Sick Lion
An old lion realized one day that he was too tired to hunt for his prey anymore. Sadly he
went home to his den knowing that soon he would die. But before he lay down he stopped at the
entrance, breathing with great difficulty. Speaking in slow, low voice he told the world of his sad
condition.
The news of the lion’s illness soon spread throughout the forest and caused mush concern
among the other beats. One by one they came to visit him and paid their respects. However, the
lion’s age had also made him wily, and as each animal entered his lair and came within reach,
they fell an easy prey to the lion, who soon grew fat.
One day early in the morning, the fox came. He was renowned for his cunning, and
approached the den carefully. Standing some distance away he inquired after the lion that looked
healthy and asked him if he was feeling better. “Ah, my dearest friend, ”said the lion ”Is it you? I
can hardly see you, you are so far away. Come closer, please and give me some words of
consolation for I have not long to live,”
The fox, meanwhile, had been looking closely at the ground in front of the lion’s den. At
last he looked up, and turning to go. He remarked: “Bless you, but excuse me if I do not stay, for,
to tell the truth, I feel quite uneasy at the many footsteps I see leading into your den yet none do I
see emerging.”

What does the story tell you about?

a. All the beasts.
b. The sick lion.
c. Lion’s friends.
d. The cunning fox

Badang and the Singapore Stone

According to local Malay folklore, Badang began as a poor fisherman who plied his trade
at mouth of the Singapore River. One day he caught a genie in his fishing net, and in return of his
release, the genie granted Badang’s wish to be the strongest man alive.
Impressed with Badang’s enormous strength, the Rajah of Singapura appointed him as
the imperial warrior. Soon, other kingdoms heard of Badang’s fame and sent their warriors to
challenge him. The king of India, in particular, sent his kingdom’s strongest man Wadi Bijaya to
Singapura for a duel. In the last contest, Badang beat Wadi Bijaya by lifting a huge rock and
throwing it towards the Singapore River.
Ancient inscriptions were added to the rock, probably to commemorate Badang’s
achievements but centuries later in 1843, the British colonial government blasted it to pieces.
Known as the Singapore Stone, only a fragment remains, and is now kept in the Singapore
History Museum.
Why did Badang become a strong man alive?
a. Because He was a poor fisherman.
b. Because a Genie granted Badang’s wish.
c. Because Rajah of Singapura gave the power to him.
d. Because Badang could beat Wadi Wijaya by lifting a huge rock.

What can we learn from the story above?

a. The weakness will be defeated by the strong one.
b. Strength will not always give us a good win.
c. The strong man will lead the world well.
d. Only a strong man can defeat Badang.

A long time ago, there lived a young elephant in a jungle. He was a nice friendly elephant, so he
had a lot of animal friends in the jungle.
One day, some guards of the nearby kingdom caught the elephant and brought it to their
king. The king used the elephant as the ride for walking around his kingdom and for battles as
well. The king loved the elephant very much that he told everybody in the kingdom to love and
respect the elephant because he was a brave animal. Soon, the elephant became proud of
himself. He refused to play with other animals.
One day, the king went around his kingdom on his elephant. The elephant was wearing
a great costume and everybody along the street admired him. The elephant enjoyed it very
much.
Suddenly, a little mouse passed the street. The mouse was so surprised to see the big
animal near him that he made a squeaky sound. The elephant was so surprised to see the
mouse, he was scared too. He saw the wide-open eyes and mouth of the mouse. The elephant
ran as fast as he could.
The king yelled, “Stop! Stop it. You will drop me. Hey, stop, you stupid animal!”But the
elephant didn’t hear anything. The big animal was too scared of little mouse.

"everybody along the street admired him". The underlined word refers to ….
a. The elephant
b. The king
c. The mouse
d. The guard
What is the advertisement above for?
a. to retell the summer camp event
b. to describe the summer camp agenda
c. to explain the summer camp activities
d. to persuade the readers to join the summer camp program
These exciting activities are written in the advertisement, except…
a. Growing plants and flowers
b. Simple renewable energy project
c. Music and art Exhibitions
d. No plastic campaign Program

Watching Movie
My sister and I went to see a TV last night. It was an American movie called The Lost Flight.
It showed how people can quickly change when they have to look after themselves in the jungle.
It was an interesting film about a plane which crashed on a small empty island in the Pacific
Ocean. Although the passengers were safe, nobody knew where the plane had crashed. So the
passengers had to learn how to hunt for food in the jungle and how to catch fish from the sea to
eat. After a few weeks, the passengers were eating raw fish and meat. After they had been on the
island for two months, three of the men made a boat and sailed away to find help. But their boat
sank and they were drowned. The film ended without saying whether the passengers were
rescued or not. But my sister and I enjoyed the movie.

After they had been on the island for two months, the underlined word refers to...
a. Movie
b. Plane
c. Passangers
d. Pilot
Based on the text, it can be concluded that the situation in the small empty island is very...
a. Common
b. Crowded
c. Comfortable
d. Scared
What kind of Film the reader saw…?
a. Comician Movie
b. Action Movie
c. Dhrama Movie
d. Decomentry Movie.
The text is for questions 22 – 23

Dear Ben,
How are you? Here is the information you need. The examination will be held soon, starting on
3rd June. Calculator and dictionary are not allowed. Arriving late will not be tolerated. The first
day will be Indonesian, the second day will be English, the third day will be Math, and the last
day will be Science. Don’t forget to bring your examination card. See you soon. Take care.
Edwin
Why did Edwin write this message to Ben?
A. To invite Ben to join the examination
B. To warn Ben not to be late
C. To remind Ben about the schedule of the exam
D. To inform Ben about the examination

Based on the text, what's prohibited during the examination?

A. To be punctual
B. To use a dictionary
C. To buy a calculator
D. To bring an examination card

The text is for questions 24 - 25

What is the purpose of the text above ?
A. to persuade people to buy the drug
B. to remind people to buy the right drug
C. to give people information about the drug
D. to warn people about the bad effect of choosing the wrong drug

What element does the label contain? ...

A. Metered Aerosol
B. Undesirable effect
C. Bronchial asthma
D. A cute asthma

The text is for questions 26-27.

MOUNT WAYANG
Long, long ago, when the gods and goddesses used to mingle in the affairs of mortals, there
was a small kingdom on the slope of Mount Wayang in West Java. The King, named Sang
Prabu, he was a Wiseman. He had an only daughter, called Princess Teja Nirmala, who was
famous for her beauty but she was not married. One day Sang Prabu made up his mind to settle
the matter by a show of strength.
After that, Prince of Blambangan, named Raden Begawan had won the competition.
Unfortunately, the wicked fairy, Princess Segara fell in love with Raden Begawan and used
magic power to render him unconscious and he forgot his wedding. When Sang Prabu was
searching, Raden Begawan saw him and soon realized that he had been enchanted by the wicked
fairy. The fairy could not accept this, so she killed Raden Begawan. When Princess TejaNirmala
heard this, she was very sad. So a nice fairy took her to the Kahyangan.
The story goes that on certain moonlight nights, one can hear the sound of music in the air
above from the top of the mountain.
It indicates that Sang Prabu and his daughter have not met each other till dawn when it is
time for them to part and to meet again on another moonlight night.

What can we learn from that story?

A. Don’t use bad ways to get something
B. Don’t try hard to get something.
C. Don’t steal to get something.
D. Don’t cheat to get something.

What did The wicked Fairy, Princess Segara do after hearing Raden Begawan won the
competition?.
A. She killed Raden Begawan.
B. She used her magic power to render him.
C. She went to The Kahyangan.
D. She killed Princess Teja Nirmala.
Rearrange these sentences to make a good narrative text.
1. One upon a time, there reigned in East Java a king named Sindureja.
2, Sidupaksa had a very beautiful wife.
3. He had a prime minister named Sidupaksa.
4. They lived in complete happiness.
5.Each day she tried to think a way to separate Sidupaksa from his wife.
6.Sidupaksa loved his wife deeply.
7.However, Sidupaksa’s mother didn’t like her daughter-in-law.
The best arrangement is …
a.1-3-2-6-4-7-5
b.1-4-6-3-7-5-2
c.1-2-4-7-6-3-5
d.1-6-5-3-2-4-7

Ostrich
Ostrich is a large flightless bird native to Africa. It is distinctive in its appearance with a
long neck and legs. It has the ability to run at maximum speed of about 70 km/h, the top land
speed of any bird. The Ostrich is the largest living species of bird and lays the largest egg of any
hying bird. The diet of the Ostrich mainly consist of plant, though it also eats insects. It lives in
nomadic groups which consist of five to fifty birds. When threatened, the Ostrich will either hide
itself by lying flat against the ground or run away. Moreover, it can attack the enemy with a kick
from its Powerful legs.
Ostriches become sexually mature when they are 2 to 4 years old. Females mature about
six months earlier than males. The mating begins in March or April and ends before September.

What is the text about?

A. The Ostrich
B. The African bird
C. The nomadic bird
D. The largest bird in the world
What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
A. Ostrich is a large flightless bird native to Africa
B. The Ostrich is the largest living species of bird
C. Mature Ostrich mates in March to September
D. The female Ostrich mature about six months earlier than males

The Sumatran Tiger (Panthera Tigris Sumatrae) is a rare tiger subspecies that inhabits the
Indonesian island of Sumatra. It has been listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List
in 2008 as the population was estimated at 441 to 679 individuals, with no subpopulation larger
than 50 individuals and a declining trend.
Every tiger has stripes but stripes of The Sumatran Tiger is darker in fur colour and has
thicker stripes than another tiger. Lines of small dark specks between regular stripes may be
found on the back, flanks, and hind legs. The frequency of stripes is higher than in other
subspecies. The Sumatran Tiger is one of the smallest tiger subspecies. Males weigh 100 to 140
kg (220 to 310 lb) and measure 2.2 to 2.55 m (87 to 100 in) in length between the pegs with the
greatest length of skull of 295 to 335 mm (11.6 to 13.2 in). Females weigh 75 to 110 kg (165 to
243 lb) and measure 215 to 230 cm (85 to 91 in) in length between the pegs with the greatest
length of skull of 263 to 294 mm (10.4 to 11.6 in).
Analysis of DNA is consistent with the hypothesis that Sumatran Tigers became isolated
from other tiger populations after a rise in sea level that occurred at the Pleistocene to Holocene
border about 12,000–6,000 years ago. In agreement with this evolutionary history, the Sumatran
Tiger is genetically isolated from all living mainland tigers.
In 1978, the Sumatran Tiger population was estimated at 1,000 individuals, based on
responses to a questionnaire survey. In 1985, a total of 26 protected areas across Sumatra
containing approximately 800 tigers were identified. In 1992, it was estimated that 400–500
tigers lived in five national parks and two protected areas. At that time the largest population,
comprising 110-180 individuals, was reported from the GunungLeuser National Park. However,
a more recent study shows that the KerinciSeblat National Park in central Sumatra has the
highest population of tigers on the island, estimated to be at 165–190 individuals. The park also
was shown to have the highest tiger occupancy rate of the protected areas, with 83% of the park
showing signs of tigers.

What is the synonym of the word "rare" in paragraph 1?

a. common
b. scarce
c. sufficient
d. typical
There are several procedures on how to connect a USBstick to your mobile phone.
1. First, install StickMount.
2. Connect OTG cable to your prompted.
3. Attach a USB stick to the OTG cable.
4. Check “use by default” and tap OK when your phone pops up a prompt that says “Open
StickMount” when this USB device is connected.
5. Grant Stick Mount super user access when prompted.
6. Open your file manager. If your phone doesn’t come with file manager, Install Astro File
Manager.
7. Finally, navigate to the USB storage to device.

What is the purpose of the text?

a. To tell how to connect a USB to mobile phone
b. To describe a USB
c. To explain how to apply a USB phone
d. To tell how to install a USB in mobile phone

There are several procedures on how to connect a USBstick to your mobile phone.
1. First, install StickMount.
2. Connect OTG cable to your prompted.
3. Attach a USB stick to the OTG cable.
4. Check “use by default” and tap OK when your phone pops up a prompt that says “Open
StickMount” when this USB device is connected.
5. Grant Stick Mount super user access when prompted.
6. Open your file manager. If your phone doesn’t come with file manager, Install Stick
Mount File.
7. Finally, navigate to the USB storage to device.

What should you do after open the file manager?

a. Plug the USB to the device
b. Connect OTG to the device
c. Navigate to the USB storage to device
d. Install Stick Mount File
 Summer Rain
The worst days of any summer are the rainy ones. We spend all year looking forward to nic
e weather and long, hot days. All of winter, with its dreary gray days and bitter cold, we dream o
f those endless days at the beach, laying on the sand and soaking in the bright and burning sun. A
nd then, summer comes, and it rains.       
 As a child, I would wake up to rainy summer days and come close to crying. It wasn’t fair. 
We suffered through months of school and miserable weather for those scant ten weeks of freedo
m and balmy weather. Any day that I could not spend at the beach or playing ball with my friend
s seemed like a punishment for something I didn’t even do.        
On those rainy summer days, I had nothing fun to do and could only sit inside, staring out at 
the rain like a Dickensian orphan. I was an only child, so there was no one else to play with. My 
father worked from home, so I was not truly alone, but he could not actively play with me since 
he was technically at work. It was those days that I would resign myself to whatever was on telev
ision or any books that I could find lying around. I’d crawl through the day and pray each night t
hat the rain would not be there the next day.        
As an adult, though, my opinion of summer rain has changed. When you have to work ever
y day, summer is not as eagerly anticipated. Mostly, the days run together, bleeding into each oth
er so that they no longer seem like separate entities and instead feel like continuations of the sam
e long day. Everything seems monotonous and dull, and an ennui or listlessness kicks in. Such a 
mindset makes you cheer for anything new or different. I spend the winter dreaming of summer a
nd the summer dreaming of winter. When summer comes, I complain about how hot it is. And th
en I look forward to the rain, because the rain brings with it a cold front, which offers a reprieve
—admittedly one that is all too short—from the torture of 100° and humid days. Rainy days are s
till the worst days of the summer, but summer rain today means positively beautiful—and consid
erably cooler—weather tomorrow.

This coat is black and ... coats are yellow.

A. that B. it
C. its D. those
 Read carefully and choose the best answer!
Rafflesia can be found in the forests of Malaysia, Southern Thailand, Sumatra and Java.
But, Rafflesia flowers are fairly hard to locate. It is especially difficult to see them in bloom. Its
buds take up to 10 months to develop while its blossom lasts for just a few days.
Rafflesia has brownish, scale like leaves and fleshy, smelling flowers of various sizes,
from few inches to meter big in diameter. We usually notice its large fleshy flowers. There is a
deep well in the centre of the flowers. The sexual organs are located beneath the rim of the disk.
Male and female flowers are separate.
The reddish brown colors of the petals, sprinkled with white freckles produce unpleasant
stench, similar to rotting flesh. This would attract flies and insects which help disperse the seeds.
Rafflesia is parasite, which means it takes the nutrient out of its host.
What is the unpleasant smell for?
A. People repellent
B. Attracting insects
C. Attracting host
D. Protection

… freckles produce unpleasant stench, similar to rotting flesh.

The underlined word can be replaced with…
A. Sting
B. Freckle
C. Smell
D. Petal
Mr. Santoso forgave Dimas… he promised not to be late again.
A. but
B. and
C. because
D. otherwise
The text is for questions 38 – 39

Why should the readers buy the product soon?

A. The price of the product this time is rather expensive.
B. The computer will not be produced anymore now.
C. The product will not be sold at New Technology anymore.
D. The gadget is easy for all people to get everywhere.

The word “lasts” means ...

A. Ends
B. Starts
C. Begins
D. Provides

Sydney Opera House building is very popular in Australia, … million people visit it every year.
A. therefore
B. although
C. however
D. furthermore
 When I was seven years old, I was given a small wallet to keep my pocket money in. I felt
so happy and put it in my hip pocket.
One day, during the break time at school, I discovered that my wallet was missing. I
checked it but I could not find it. There was some money in the wallet and without it I could not
buy anything to eat. I was close to tears. It was not because of losing my precious wallet but
because I might get scolded by my parents. Anyhow I went hungry that day.
In the class I could not concentrate well to study at all. I kept thinking about how I lost my
wallet and what my parents would react. How was I going to explain the loss? I did not know
whether someone had taken it from my pocket or it had merely fallen out. I hoped that someone
would find and return it to me.
When I told my mother about my loss, she was angry. She told me that it would not have
happened if I had been careful. When my father came home, I got another anger. Then he told
me that there would not be any more wallets for me until I got older.
Luckily, I still got pocket money from my parents. I am glad to say that I never lost anything
again.
I had learned to be more careful. It is not pleasant to lose something and then get scolded for
losing it.
(Adapted from www.englishdaily626.com)

What is the writer’s intention in writing the text?

A. to admire his child experience.
B. to amuse the child with an experience.
C. to tell his childhood experience.
D. to persuade his childhood with an experience

Why is it difficult for the writer to concentrate on her study?

A. He kept thinking about how his parents would react.
B. He still got pocket-money from his parents.
C. His father got angry with her.
D. He lost his wallet.

We should wait for the gun to get warmer … squeezing the trigger to check the glue.
A. after
B. before
C. with
D. from
The text is for questions 44 and 45

ANNOUNCEMENT

To: All students of SMP Persatuan Jakarta.

To motivate students to learn English, the student board will hold

some interesting programs - storytelling, speech and singing contests.
These contests will be held on January 3'd and at classrooms 9A, 9B,
and 9C respectively. The topics of the speeches and stories as well as
the titles of the songs are available two weeks before the contests.
Each class is required to send one female student and one male student
as the representatives to join each contest.

Further information and registration? Contact Rendy (secretary of the

board) at 812345678.
The text is written to ...
A. tell the readers about the contests for students.
B. ask the readers to join the story telling contest.
C. explain to the readers about how to join the contests.
D. inform the readers about the location of the three contests.

From the text we know that .... will join the contest.
A. only good students of the school
B. all students of SMP Persatuan
C. several students of each class
D. the students' of other schools

Once upon a time, a witch woman lived in a little hut on the top of the hill. She
looked so grim and people were afraid to near her. It was said that she could change
people anything she wished.
One day, two little girls who lived at the foot of the hill were playing together.
They were Golden Hair and Blue eyes. They sat down on the grassy hillside to rest.
“I should like to do something to make everybody happy, “said Blue eyes.
“So should I, “said Golden hair.
“Let ask the woman who lives on the hilltop about it. She is very wise.
“Oh, yes.” Said Blue eyes.
Then, it was a long walk to the top of the hill. Many times they stopped to rest
under the oak tree. They could not find flowers, but they made a basket of oak leaves
and filled it with berries for the wise woman. They walked on the rocky pathway.
After a while, the sun went down, the evening wind was resting. Presently the
moon and stars came out. They were growing very tired, but at last they reached the
hut on the hilltop where she lived.
 “Look, she is standing at the gate,” said Golden Hair. “So stern she looks.”
“We know that you are a very wise, we wanted you tell us how to make
everyone happy.” Said Golden Hair bravely.
“Please, let us stay together,” said Blue eyes.
As she opened the gate for them, she was seen to smile in the moonlight. After
that, the two little girls were never seen again at the foot of the hill.
The next morning, waving golden-rod and purple aster grew over the hillside.
Some people said that these two bright flowers were two girls on that moonlight night.

( Adapted from : https;//WWW.Stories.com/story/golden-rod-and-purple-aster/written by Ada and Elanor

Skinner,2019)

What is the main point of the story?

A. The dream of two little girls
B. Witch woman and the oak tree uphill
C. Bravery twins and an old wise woman
D. The witch’s dream to the two little girls

Paragraph 3 talks about the two girls … .

A. waited for the woman at the gate
B. decided to see the woman
C. reached the hut on the hill
D. went to the top of the hill

What happened to the two girls after coming to the witch’s hut?
A. They worked for the witch to collect berries.
B. They turned into beautiful flowers.
C. They made the witch happy.
D. They stayed with the witch.

“As she opened the gate for them….”

What does the word “she” in the sentence refer to?
A. The Golden Hair
B. The Blue eyes
C. The witch
D. The girl

What is the objective the text?

A. To tell past experience to the readers
B. To give information about the witch
C. To describe the girls’ characters.
D. To amuse the readers with a story.