TEKS LITERASI

BAHASA INGGRIS KELAS IX

TEXT 1

The following text is about Mr. Jufri.

a. Read it and tell what can you learn from the text.
b. What should/should not do in line with Mr. Jufri condition.

It is not easy for Mr. Jufri to stop smoking because he started smoking a long time ago
when he was in SMP. He smokes a lot so he often has bad coughs and gets sick easily. Now he
believes that smoking is not healthy, so he wants to stop smoking. He keeps trying to smoke
fewer and stop it but he knows it is not easy.

TEXT 2
Read the story of THE THIRSTY CROW
a. Make 2 questions based on the story.
b. Find the moral value of the story.

THE THIRSTY CROW

On a hot day, a thirsty crow flew over a flied looking for water. For a long time, she
could not find any. She felt very exhausted, almost giving up. Suddenly she saw a water jug
below her, she flew straight down to see if there was any water inside. It was a surprise
because there was some water inside the jug.

The Crow tried to push her head into the jug, Sadly, she found that the neck of the jug
was too narrow. Then she tried to push the jug down for the water to flow out but she found
that the jug was too heavy.

The Crow thought hard for a while. Then looking around her, she saw some pebbles.
She suddenly had a good idea. She started picking up the pebbles one by one, dropping each
into the jug. As more and more pebbles filled the jug, the water level kept rising. Soon it was
high enough for the crow to drink. "It's working she said".
TEXT 3

The text below is about someone’s feeling of his/her mother. Read it and write your feeling
about your own mother!

Sometimes she is like a robot

The sophisticated robot
She can do anything
She is never tired

Sometimes she is like a flower

As beautiful as a flower
She can make everyone admire
For me, she is a perfect mother
With her love, she kisses me
With her care, she hugs me
And with her tears, she prays for me

I love you now and forever

With all my heart
I am sorry, I am always make you sad

TEXT 4

According to the card below, what is happening to Susan?

TEXT 5

Read the story below and find the moral value of the text!

One day, a dog stole a big piece of meat and he was very proud of it. Then, he ran off
until he reached the bank of the river. He looked down into the river water carefully and he
saw another dog with a piece of meat in its mouth.
Funnily enough, the dog did not realize that it was his own reflection in the water.
When he was full, he threw himself on the other dog to steal his meat as well.
Unfortunately, when he was in the water, he had to let go the remains of the meat to avoid
drowning, and so was left with nothing.

TEXT 6

Here is a song entitled YOU RAISE ME UP by Josh Groban. It is a popular song. Rewrite the
song with your own word!

TEXT 7
Read the following text and find the new word of this text!

KILLER WHALES

The killer whale is a beautiful animal with smooth, shiny jet black skin on its back and sides,
and bright white under parts.
Although killer, they attack grow no longer than nine meters, they are the most
ferocious of all whales. Hunting in packs, they attack large animals, including the huge, but
defenseless blue whale.
 Nowadays, several killer whales have been captures while young and raised in sea
aquariums. They have been trained to perform a number of tricks on command, and will even
allow s person to ride in their backs.

The beauty and grace of these killers of the sea make them become popular attractions
at ocean parks that provide shows for the public. When raised and trained in captivity, killers
usually do not threaten humans if kept well fed.

TEXT 8

Based on the tips below, What should not do if want to have a travelling?

TEXT 9

Read the text and find five adjectives of the following text!

It was a hot day yesterday. On my way home from school, I f It thirsty, so I dropped by
an es cendol kios. I had Rp.6.000 pocket money. I thought it was enough for a glass of es
cendol.

After parking my bike, I entered the kios. There was an old man at the entrance who
looked at me. He asked me for some money to buy food. He was skinny and weak. I took pity
on him and gave him my money. He thanked me and smiled. After that, I went home. I
couldn't buy es cendol, but it didn't sadden me. On the contrary, I was very happy because I
had helped someone.
TEXT 10

Read the following text and answer the questions!

Anybody who is over the age of six knows that there is nowhere safe for skateboarders
to skate. This prevents young people from enjoying an active, energetic, and adventurous past
time. Just watch a local street for a short while and note the steady stream of skaters speeding
up and down the footpaths. Toddlers can be knocked down as they struggle home carrying
their cat food from supermarkets.

Skateboarding is a serious sport that improves young people’s health. It increases

fitness, improves young people’s health. It increases fitness, improves balance and strengthens
the joint in knees and ankles. Although it appears to be a solo sport, when groups practice
together and compete to perform stunts or runs they form firm friendship.

Young people should be prevented from becoming overweight couch potatoes. If they
are actively involved in skating, they do not smoke, take drugs or break laws for fun.

Kids will always seek thrills and excitement. They need to practice their 180s, 360s and Ollie’s
free from restrictions. We must build skate parks in the suburbs so that streets are safe for
small children and skaters have spaces where they can race, chase, speed, and soar towards the
sun.

1. Where do the kids usually ride their skateboard?

2. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
3. What must we do to let the skaters play?

TEXT 11
Read the text carefully!
Is it important to know what your kids are watching? Of course yes, television can
expose things you have tried to protect them from, especially violence, pornography,
consumerism, etc.
A study demonstrated that spending too much time on watching TV during the day or
at bedtime often causes bedtime disruption, stress, and short sleep duration.
Another research found that there is a significant relationship between the amount of
time spent for watching television during adolescence and early adulthood, and the possibility
of being aggressive.
Meanwhile, many studies have identified a relationship between kids who watch TV a
lot and being inactive and overweight.
Considering some facts mentioned above, protect your children with the following tips:
1. Limit television viewing to 1-2 hours each day.
 2. Do not allow your children to have a TV set in bedrooms
3. Review that rating TV shows that your children watch
4. Watch television with your children discuss what is happening in the show

Answer the following questions!

1. Too much TV watching can possibly lead to....
2. We know from the text that....
3. The word ‘disruption’ in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to....

TEXT 12
Read the following text and answer the questions!
Albert Einstein was born near the end of the 1900s in Ulf, Germany. He graduated from the
University of Zurich in Switzerland at age 26. That was also when he did his famous work in
physics. Fourteen years later he won the Nobel Prize for Physics.
For the next ten years he lived in Germany and traveled a lot to talk to other scientists. Then in
the early 1930s he had to leave Germany because of Hitler and the Nazi party. He moved to
the United States. From that time until his death he lived in Princeton, New Jersey. He died at
the age of 74.

1. What is the topic of the text?

2. Who was Albert Einstein?
3. When did he leave Germany?

Text 13
Read the text carefully and make 3 questions based on the text!

Timun Emas

One night, while they were praying, Buto Ijo a giant with supranatural powers passed
their house. He heard they pray. "Don't worry farmers. I can give you a child. But you have to
give me that child when she is 17 years old," said Buto Ijo. The farmers were so happy. They
did not think about the risk of losing their child letter and agree to take the offer.

Later, Buto Ijo gave them a bunch of cucumber seeds. The farmers planted them
carefully. Then the seeds changed into plants. No longer after that, a big golden cucumber
grew from plants. After it had ripe, the farmers picked and cut it. They were very surprised to
see beautiful girl inside the cucumber. They named her Timun Mas or Golden Cucumber.
Years passed by and Timun Mas has changed into a beautiful girl. On her 17th birthday,
Timun Mas was very happy.

However, the parents were very sad. They knew they had to keep their promise to Buto
Ijo the giant but they also did not want to lose their beloved daughter. "My daughter, take this
bag. It can save you from the giant," said father. "What do you mean, Father? I don't
understand," said Timun Mas.
 Right after that, Buto Ijo came into their house. "Run Timun Mas. Save your life!" said
the mother. Buto ijo was angry. He knew the farmers wanted to break their promise. He chased
Timun Mas away. Buto Ijo was getting closer and closer.

Timun Mas then opened the bag and threw a handful of salt. It became sea. Buto Ijo
had to swim to cross the sea. Later, Timun Mas threw some chilly. It became a jungle with
trees. The trees had sharp thorns so they hurt Buto Ijo. However, he was still able to chase
Timun Mas.

Timun Mas took her third magic stuff. It was cucumber seeds. She threw them and
became cucumber field. But Buto Ijo still could escape from the field. Then it was the last
magic stuff she had in the bag. It was a shrimp paste or terasi. She threw it and became a big
swamp. Buto Ijo was still trying to swim the swamp but he was very tired. Then he was
drowning and died.

Timun Mas then immediately went home. The farmers were so happy that they finally
together agai

Make three questions based on the text!

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TEXT 14
Read the text and answer the questions!

The Importance of English

I personally think that English is the world’s most important language. Why do I say that?

Firstly, English is an international language. It is spoken by many people all around the world,
either as a first or second language.

Secondly, English is also the key which opens doors to scientific and technical knowledge,
which is needed for the economic and political development of many countries in the world.

Thirdly, English is a top requirement of those seeking jobs. Applicants who master either
active or passive English are more favorable than those who do not.

From the fact above, it is obvious that everybody needs to learn English to greet the global era.

1. Why is English important in the world?

2. It is obvious that everybody needs to learn English to great the global era. What is the
synonym of the word ”obvious”
3. The word “Applicants” in the third argument can be replaced with …………
TEXT 15
Read the following text and then, please write your efforts in order to be a good student!

How to be a Good Student

We want to be a good student, but we have to be diligent and study hard. Have a good
manner or moral value and crazy of learn. It means that a good student always happy and keep
spirit to learn everything. Beside, a good student has to obey the rule and respect to everybody.

I've some tips about how to be a good student

First, we have to know what is our purpose of study. Is it to make your parent happy, to
reach your dream and choose the dream. The first purpose is to reach God's blessing.

Second, study seriously. Prepare yourself to study and open your mind to receive new
things that can increase your knowledge.

Third, pray to God. Ask what you want, Ask that you want to be the best. And
remember that we live in the world is just to pray and keep our faith to reach the heaven.

Fourth, respect all your teacher. Love your entire lesson. If you like the lesson you will
be capable on that lesson, because you can learn it happily.

Fifth, Do it! If you want to be a success, to be a good student, you must study hard. Do
the best and God do the rest.

The last is positive thinking. With positive thinking we can go through the life easily.
Just like nothing can stop us. Try to be the best. Try to compete with other people to motivate
yourself and to know how your skill is.
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