Penilaian Tengah Semester

Bahasa Inggris Kelas 9 SMP Negeri 6 Surabaya

Tahun Pelajaran 2020-2021

I. Choose the correct Answer by choosing A, B, C, and D

BUFFALO
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;
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 oh the Northern Territory of Australia.
1. How is the physical characteristic of the Buffalo?
A. Water buffalo are found in the wetter area of Asia
B. African buffalo live in herds of several hundred – usually near water
C. Buffalo are big, strong, dark-coloured mammals with huge horn
D. Buffalo are released to run free in the swamps of the Northern Territory of Australia
2. What are the functions of the buffalo?
A. African buffalo have very bad tempers
B. They love to wallow in mud
C. They are used to pull carts and ploughs
D. They are found in the wild now
Grasshoppers belong to insects. They are typically ground dwelling insects with powerful hind legs
which enable them to escape from treats by leaping vigorously. At high population densities and under
certain environmental conditions, some grasshopper’s species can change color and behavior and form
swarms. Under these circumstances, they are known as locusts.
Grasshoppers are plant-eaters, sometimes becoming serious pets of cereals, vegetables and pasture,
especially when they swarm in their million as locusts and destroy crops over wide areas. They protect
themselves from predator with a brilliantly – colored wing-flash while jumping and (if adult) launching
themselves into the air, usually flying for only a short distance. Other species such as the rainbow
grasshoppers have warning coloration which deters predators. Grasshoppers affected by parasites and
various diseases, and many predatory creatures feed on both nymph and adult. The eggs are the subject of
attack by parasitoids and predator.
3. By reading the text, a reader knows that . . .
A. grasshoppers have powerful front legs
B. this plant eaters can fly in along distance
 C. farmers protect the crops from grasshoppers
D. grasshoppers can protect themselves by changing behavior
4. Why grasshoppers sometimes becoming serious pets? Because they . . .
A. can change colour and behavior and form swarms
B. are affected by parasites and various diseases
C. are referred to as short-horned grasshoppers
D. can destroy crop over area
5. “ They protect themselves from predator”
The ITALIC word is closest in meaning to . . .
A. defent
B. attact
C. expose
D. run

The largest meat-eating animal in the world is the brown bear that lives in Alaska.
“Brownie”, as this bear is called, will always keep away from people. But, be careful if it is wounded
with a gun or the mother bear and her cubs are shocked. Some hunters claim the brown bear can outfight a
tiger.
A grown brownie may be up to nine feet tall. It may weigh over 1,600 pounds. But home when the
brown bear is born, it weighs less than one pound. If you grew at the same rate, you would weigh almost
10,000 pounds when you were fully grown!
6. What does the text mostly tell about?
A. Brown bears
B. Strong hunters
C. Fighting tiger
D. Alaska people
7. Which statement is NOT TRUE according to the text?
A. A brown bear eats meat
B. Brown bears can beat a tiger
C. Brownie will keep away when it sees people
D. Brown bears are tame animals
8. “But if it is wounded with a gun or if the mother bear and her cubs are shocked,…” (line 3)
What does the underlined word mean?
A. Male bears
B. Baby bears
C. Group of bears
D. Other bears
 Ojek “motorcycle taxi” began appearing in Jakarta after becak was banned in 1994. Ojek service began as a
people’s initiative to provide an alternative transportation for people who used becak from main roads into housing
complexes.
There is no government license or control for ojek. By the law, all motorcycle passengers should wear helmet so
ojek drivers should have a spare for their passengers to wear. Ojek tends to congregate at t-junctions on main roads
and near smaller roads that are not serviced by bus routes.
Ladies should have a careful position in taking ojek. Also, if the women wear a dress, they have to sit side wise
on the back of the vehicle. You have to bargain before you get on and ask a local people about the usual price.
9. What is mainly discussed in the text?
A. Housing complexes
B. Motorcycle taxi
C. Alternative transportation
D. People’s initiative
10. Where do ojeks gather?
A. In main roads
B. At housing complexes
C. At t-junctions
D. On bus routes
11. What had started ojek to appear?
A. The government control over ojek
B. Bus services that cover smaller road
C. Becak were banned in 1994
D. New housing complexes were build
12. What is the main idea of paragraph there?
A. Tips for ojek passengers
B. Law for motorcycles passengers
C. The beginning of ojek service
D. Ojek service’s coverage.
13. From the text, we know that . . .
A. Ojek passengers are mainly women
B. Ojek has replace becak’s function
C. Ojek only operate in housing complexes
D. Ojek has fixed price for its routes
This text is for questions 14 to 16
The koala is a small bear-like, tree-dwelling herbivorous marsupial which averages about 9kg
(20lb) in weight. Its fur is thick and usually ash grey with a tinge of brown in places.
 The koala gets its name from an acient Aboriginal word meaning “no drink” because it receives
over 90 % of its hydration from the Eucalyptus leaves (als0 known as gum leaves) it eats, and only
drinks when ill or times when there is not enough moisture in the leaves, ie during drought etc.
The koala is the only mammal, other than the Greater Glider and Ringtail Possum, which can
survive on a diet of eucalyptus leaves.
14. What is the main idea of the first paragraph ?
A. The characteristic of koala.
B. The meaning of koala name.
C. Koala’s way to survive.
D. Koala’s nature as mammal.
15. From the text we know that koala drinks when …
A. There is no water available
B. There is not enough moisture in the leaves
C. There is a season changing
D. There is no eucalyptus leaves.
16.What can be concluded from the last sentence ?
A. Eucalyptus leaves are safe for any animals to eat.
B. Only mammal may consume eucalyptus leaves.
C. Eucalyptus leaves are suitable for mammal surviving.
D. Only certain animals may consume eucalyptus leaves.
This text is for questions 17 to 20.
If you would decide that you would like to have your tofu available at a later date, or if you decide
that you would like to remove some of the moisture from your tofu to help it soaks in sauces and
flavors, you can freeze it. Freezing tofu is also called “pressing” it. First, take the tofu out of its package
and place it on ac cutting board to allow the packaging fluids to drain off. This step will help keep to
much ice from forming around your tofu when you freeze it.
Next, place the tofu on some paper towels, and cover the top of the tofu with some paper towels as
well. Then find some slightly heavy object (like a small book) that can be placed on the tofu’s top paper
towel layer. The goal here is to find an object that is heavy enough to press down on the tofu and cause
its fluid to be pushed out without actually crushing or collapsing the tofu. Leave the object on top of the
tofu for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, remove the object and all paper towels from the tofu, and place the drained tofu
in a freezer bag. Make-sure you run your hand over the tofu and bag to remove all the air pockets
before sealing the bag. Then just place it in the freezer.
 Your tofu should be fine for at least 2-3 months when frozen in this way. When you are ready to use
it, just remove and thaw. Some tofus will change color slightly after bein frozen ( usually to a slightly
more yellowish color) and most will also have a slightly different texture (usually a little more
“chewy’).
17. What it the main idea of the passage ?
A. The way to make more delicious tofu.
B. Tips for preparing and cooking tofu.
C. The way to freeze or press tofu.
D. Tips for keeping tofu.
18.What is the purpose of pressing the tofu before freezing it ?
A. To remove the moisture
B. To make the tofu more chewy
C. To remove the air from the pocket
D. To make it sliceable
19. What must we do before placing the tofu is freezer ?
A. Place it on cutting board.
B. Cover the tofu with paper towel.
C. Put some slightly heavy object on the tofu’s top paper towel layer.
D. Remove all the air pockets before sealing the bag.
20. “When you are ready to use it, just remove and thaw”.
(Last Paragraph)
What is the synonym of the word” thaw?
A. Crush.
B. Crumble
C. Temper
D. Melt
This text is for questions 21 to 24
There once was a farmer who discovered that he had lost his watch in the barn. It was no ordinary
watch because it had sentimental value for him.
After searching high and low among the hay for a long while : he gave up and enlisted the help of a
group of children playing outside the barn.
He promised them that the person who found it would be rewarded.
Hearing this, the children hurried inside the barn, went through and around the entire stack of hay
but still could not find the watch, a little boy went up to him and asked to be given another chance.
The farmer looked at him and thought, “Why not?” After all, this kid looks sincere enough.”
 So the farmer sent the little boy back in the barn. After a while the little boy came out with the
watch in his hand! The farmer was both happy and surprised and so he asked the boy how he succeeded
where the rest had failed.
The boy replied, “I did nothing but sit on the ground and listen. In the silence, I heard the ticking of
the watch and just looked for it in that direction.
21. Why would the farmer reward the one who was successful in finding his watch ?
A. Because it was lost in the barn.
B. Since the farmer gave up to look for it.
C. As the watch was precious for him
D. For there were many children who helped him.
22. What is the story about ?
A. The lost watch.
B. Another beneficial opportunity
C. The succeed of a boy.
D. Heart sincerity.
23. “It was no ordinary watch…(Paragraph 1).
The word “ordinary” is synonymous with …
A. Simple
B. Common
C. Exclusive
D. Unusual
24. What can we learn from the story ?
A. Don’t judge the other person from his appearance
B. Respect the other people decision.
C. We must sacrifice something to get another thing worthier
D. Unusual way may lead us to success
This text is for questions 25 to 28
Once upon a time, there lived an old woman in a little cottage on the edge of a forest. One day, she said
to herself, "I will bake sweet cakes for my dinner."
She put on a fresh white apron to keep her nice black dress clean. Over her head, she pulled a little red
cap to keep her hair tidy. It was chilly in the kitchen, so she throw a . little white cape around her shoulders.
Then, the little old woman was all ready , to make her cakes. She made a dough, rolled it out and popped a
panful of cakes into the oven. They came out nice and brown and sweet smelling. A poor old man was
passing by. The cakes smelled good to him for he was very hungry. He looked in at the window of the
cottage and asked, "Would you please give me one of your good cakes? I am very hungry.",
 The old woman said, "T will bake one cake for you. I cannot give you one of these. "She cut off a tiny
piece of dough. She rolled it and rolled it with her rolling-pin. Then; she patted and patted it with her hands
and shaped it into a tiny cake. Then, a strange event happened. The tiny cake began to grow bigger and
bigger. "I cannot give you this cake," said the woman to the poor old man. "It is much too big. I will make
you a smaller one."
Then, she put the cake into the oven and baked it for herself. She took another piece of dough, smaller
than the first piece. She rolled it and rolled it' with her rolling-pin. She patted and patted it with her hands
and shaped it into a very tiny cake. Again, a strange event happened. The tiny cake began to grow bigger
and bigger.
"I cannot give you this, cake," said the little old woman to the old man. "It is much too big. I will . make
you a smaller one."
So she put the cake into the oven and baked it for herself. Then, she took a tiny scrap of dough no'
bigger than a grain of wheat. She rolled it and rolled it with her rolling-pin. She patted and patted it with her
hands and shaped it into the tiniest of cakes. Surprisingly, the woman changed into a bird! She still wore her
little red cap on her head. She still ,wore her black dress and her little white cape and her white apron, but
they had all changed into feathers.
25. What was he woman doing when a poor old man passed by ?
A. Making cakes
B. Making a red cap
C. Cleaning an apron
D. Sewing a black dress
26. What was the woman like ?
A. Tricky
B. Stingy
C. Clumsy
D. Unfaithful
27. “Than, a strange event happened.” (Paragraph 5)
What does the underlined word mean ?
A. Rare
B. Small
C. Odd
D. Uncertain
28. What can we learn from the story ?
A. We should be honest..
B. We should be optimistic
C. We should share with others.
 D. We should respect our parents.

This text is for questions 29 to 30

Once upon a time, there lived an old woman in a little cottage on the edge of a forest. One day, she said to
herself, "I will bake sweet cakes for my dinner."
She put on a fresh white apron to keep her nice black dress clean. Over her head, she pulled a little red
cap to keep her hair tidy. It was chilly in the kitchen, so she throw a . little white cape around her shoulders.
Then, the little old woman was all ready , to make her cakes. She made a dough, rolled it out and popped a
panful of cakes into the oven. They came out nice and brown and sweet smelling. A poor old man was
passing by. The cakes smelled good to him for he was very hungry. He looked in at the window of the
cottage and asked, "Would you please give me one of your good cakes? I am very hungry."
The old woman said, "T will bake one cake for you. I cannot give you one of these."
She cut off a tiny piece of dough. She rolled it and rolled it with her rolling-pin. Then; she patted and
patted it with her hands and shaped it into a tiny cake. Then, a strange event happened. The tiny cake began
to grow bigger and bigger. "I cannot give you this cake," said the woman to the poor old man. "It is much
too big. I will make you a smaller one."
Then, she put the cake into the oven and baked it for herself. She took another piece of dough, smaller
than the first piece. She rolled it and rolled it' with her rolling-pin. She patted and patted it with her hands
and shaped it into a very tiny cake. Again, a strange event happened. The tiny cake began to grow bigger and
bigger.
"I cannot give you this, cake," said the little old woman to the old man. "It is much too big. I will . make
you a smaller one."
So she put the cake into the oven and baked it for herself. Then, she took a tiny scrap of dough no'
bigger than a grain of wheat. She rolled it and rolled it with her rolling-pin. She patted and patted it with her
hands and shaped it into the tiniest of cakes. Surprisingly, the woman changed into a bird! She still wore her
little red cap on her head. She still ,wore her black dress and her little white cape and her white apron, but
they had all changed into feathers.
28. What can we conclude from the text?
A. Parrot lied by telling Tortoise's wife to bring out all the hard things in the house.
B. The, birds asked Tortoise to attend a feast held by the people of the sky.
C. The birds and Tortoise had a really good time and happiness during the feast:
D. Tortoise fell from the sky and landed on the soft things prepared by its wife.
29. What is the best title for the text?
A. The Tricky Tortoise
B. The Ungrateful Birds
C. The Tortoise and Birds
 D. The Parrot and Tortoise

30. What can we learn from the story?

A. We shouldn't ridicule others.
B. We shouldn't be envious to others.
C. We shouldn't break our friendship.
D. We shouldn't be greedy and ungrateful.