UJIAN SEKOLAH

SEKOLAH MENENGAH PERTAMA

TAHUN PELAJARAN 2022/2023

LEMBAR SOAL ( Paket B)

Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris
Kelas / Paket : IX (Sembilan)
Hari, Tanggal : Jumat, 12 Mei 2023
Waktu : 90 Menit

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The following text is for number 1-3

Dea : Hello, let me introduce myself. I (1) ... Dea Saputri.
Diki : Hi, Dea, My name is Diki Saputra. Where do you live Dea?
Dea : I live (2). . . Jalan Gajah Mada Jakarta. What about you?
Diki : I come from Semarang. Now I live in Jakarta to study.
Dea : Oh I see. Nice to meet you, Diki.
Diki : Nice to meet you too, Dea.
1. A. is C. are
B. am D. be
2. A. in C. on
B. at D. between
3. Where does Diki come from? He comes from ...
A. Central Java C. West Java
B. East Java D. DIY

The following text is for number 4-6

I usually get up at half past four. I always pray for shubuh prayer. Then, I do jogging. I usually
take a bath at six o’clock. I never forget to have breakfast before leaving. My mother always
prepares breakfast very early and at about a quarter past six everything is ready. I try to arrive to
school on time at about a quarter to seven. I go to school by my bicycle. The school bell rings exactly
at seven o’clock. I don’t want to be late for school.
4. The suitable title for the text above is ...
A. My daily activities C. My schedule of the day
B. My experiences D. My activities before school
5. What time does the writer get up? He gets up at ... a.m
A. 06:00 C. 04:30
B. 06:15 D. 04:00
6. How does the writer go to school? He goes to school ...
A. on foot C. by his motorcycle
B. by car D. by his bike

The text is for number 7-10

Miss Sita is my aunt. She is the youngest daughter in my mother’s family. She is beautiful and tall. She has
long wavy black hair and fair skin. She likes wearing a long skirt and shirt. She wears spectales.
She stays in my house because she has to finish her study at the university near my house. She has been
staying here for one year. She plans to finish her study next year, but I believe that she can finish it sooner.
She always wakes up early in the morning. Then, she helps my mother cook and prepare our breakfast. She
occasionally helps me clean the house. She always goes to her campus on foot. She often goesto the library after
having classes and always studies in the evening. No wonder, she has good marks and always receives
scholarhip. When I get difficulties on my lessons. I always ask her. She explains them well.
My aunt and I like jogging around the jogging track in the park three times a week. We also like gardening
in front yard

7. What is the writer’s purpose to write the text?

A. To make the readers know about her aunt. B. To show her love to her aunt.

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 C. To know her aunt’s characters. D. To get her aunt’s attention.
8. What is Miss Sita like? She is...
A. Wise and friendly. C. Honest and humble.
B. Smart and diligent. D. Humorous and cheerful.
9. The writer can tell about Miss Sita precisely because...
A. She often meets her at the jogging track. C. They live in the same house
B. She knows from her mother’s story D. She studies at a university near he house
10. “...Then, she helps my mother cook and prepare our breakfast.” (paragraph 3). The underlined word is
closest in meaning to ....
A. assist C. take
B. buy D. set

The text is for number 11

Nino : Sin, Do you enjoy Mr. Arnold’s teaching?
Sinta : Yes, I do.
Nino : What do you think about him?
Sinta : Well, ...
Nino : Exactly, I agree with you.
11. A. he never comes late C. he does not explain clearly
B. I think he’s smart and patient D. I don’t think he’s busy
12. Based on the traffic sign, we are
prohibited to... C. stop
A. park D. turn left and right
B. enter
13. I can't see the road. ____________ smoke covers it.
A. many C. some
B. few D. a little
14. Don't worry! _____________ an ambulance being parked in the garage. We can use it to help any
urgent patients need it.
A. there is C. there are
B. there is not D. there are not

The table is for number 15-16

Height
No Name Age
(cm)
1 Edo 13 167
2 Dayu 14 160
3 Hasan 14 160
15. Read the table above and choose the correct statement!
A. Hasan is taller than Dayu C. Dayu is shorter than Edo
B. Dayu is as tall as Hasan D. Edo is the shortest student of all
16. Motorcycles are .... than bicycles, but cars are the ... means of transportation.
A. as fast as, faster C. faster, fastest
B. faster, as fast as D. fastest, faster

The text is for number 17-20

My sister was going to have a birthday party. She was very fond of clowns, so I had an idea to invite a
clown for entertainment. Unfortunately, the man who usually acts as a clown was sick. I didn’t know what to do
since I didn’t want to disappoint my sister. I had told her that I would present a clown on her party. After
thinking for a while, I decided to be the clown. I watched You Tube about a clown’s performance and imitated
it. Actually it was difficult to act like a clown, but I enjoyed it.
Then, the day arrived. Several hours before the party. I wore a clown costume and made up my face, helped
by my cousin. I looked at the mirror. What a very funny face! A face with a thick make up! I welcomed the
guests and entertained them. They smiled and laughed at me. Several of them took photograph with me.
It was time for cutting the birthday cake. To my surprise, my sister approached me and gave me a piece of her
cake. She stared at me with glistening eyes
17. What is the text about?
A. A predictable event. C. A memorable experience.
B. A surprising moment. D. An tiring occurrence.
18. What problem did the writer have?

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 A. He could not find a clown. D. His sister’s party will be held without a
B. He could not act as a clown. clown.
C. His sister insisted him to be a clown.
19. How could the writer act like a clown?
A. By seeing a clown. C. By asking a clown to teach him.
B. By watching television. D. By watching a video on the internet.
20. “She stared at me with glistening eyes”
From this sentence we can infer that the writer was ...
A. gloomy C. sorrowful
B. touched D. disappointed

The text is for number 21-22

To Erick
Erick, are you free after school? If you are, would you join me to make some articles for our school magazine?
You may bring some glue and papers. I’ll wait for you at 3 p.m. in my home to go there together

21. Why does Roy write this message?

A. To ask Erick to go with him together after school.
B. To remind Erick to make some articles for school magazine.
C. To ask Erick to join and make some articles for school magazine.
D. To tell Erick to bring some glue and papers and wait for him at school.
22. What will Erick do after reading Roy’s message?
A. Bring glue and papers and make articles in Roy’s home.
B. Wait for Erick and make glue and papers at school.
C. Go with Erick to buy some glue and papers at the shop.
D. Prepare some things and then go to Roy’s home.

The text is for number 23-25

Announcement
Book Fair
So many good books to choose from!
When : March 5 at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where : School cafeteria
Why : All money from the sale will be used to support the school orchestra. We are preparing to change the
musical instrument with the new ones. The team will participate in the national contest 2019 next year at Jakarta
Convention center.

23. Where can we find such announcement?

A. At the library door C. At the announcement board
B. At the principal room D. At the entrance gate of a school
24. What will the readers do after reading the text above?
A. Go to Jakarta Convention center. C. Watch the school orchestra.
B. Buy the books. D. Hold the events.
25. ... the school is going to change the musical instruments with the new ones, it will be held such a book
fair to collect money. The correct word to fill the blank is....
A. because C. in addition to
B. although D. unless
The text is for number 26-27
Dear Amira,

A new chapter of your life begins today.

Say goodbye to your past and for the future,
pave the way

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

May your special day be filled with love and laughter!

Wish you a long life and bright future

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Love you,
Mom and Dad

26. What is the writer’s intention to write the card?

A. To wish Amira to be successful. C. To encourage Amira to be successful.
B. To congratulate Amira on her birthday. D. To compliment Amira on her birthday.
27. “May your special day be filled with love and laughter!”
We can infer from this statement that the writer hopes Amira ....
A. spreads her happiness and love to other people C. shares her happiness and love with unfortunate
B. feels happy and receives much loves on her people
birthday D. makes her parents happy and proud of her
The text is for number 28-30
MILK CALCIUM
Dietary Supplement
600 mg 100 Soft gels
Supplement Facts
Serving size : 1 soft gel
Amount per 1 soft gel % Daily Value*
Vitamin D 200 IU 50
Calcium (from milk) 600 mg 60
Zinc 15 mg *
*Daily value has not been established
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Purified Water
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one soft gel for
adults daily.
Manufactured for: EXP 04 27 10
NU-HEALTH PRODUCTS CO. LOT 2 75 61
Walnut, CA 91789
Made in U.S.A.
28. What is the benefit of reading the text?
A. Persuading people to buy supplement. C. Tellingabout the price of the supplement .
B. Describing supplement in general. D. Getting detail information about supplement
29. How many soft gels does someone take everyday?
A. 1 gel. C. 200 IU.
B. 15 mg. D. 600 mg.
30. “Daily value has not been established.”
What underlined word is closest in meaning to ....
A. ordered C. confirmed
B. carried D. helped

The text is for number 31-34

If you can set your camera to make a very long exposure, you can entertain yourself by drawing with light in the
dark. You will need:
A darkened room
A flashlight
A camera A tripod
What to do:
Check your camera instruction to find an option that gives a 15-to-20-second exposure.
Place the camera pointing into the middle of the room.
Turn on your flashlight and turn off the light of the room. Make the room as dark as possible.
Press the button on your camera, stand back and whirl your flashlight around while you count the seconds. Try
to draw patterns of light, such as swirls or star shapes.
When you run out of moves, turn off the flashlight. Check the camera. If it is still recording, wait for it to stop.
Then, see what kind of image you’ve made. It is wonderful.

31. The writer wrote the text to give the instructions on how to ....
A. record a light picture C. take a good photograph
B. operate a camera D. make a very long exposure
32. What should you do to create amazing pictures?

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 A. Use a good camera. C. Place the camera in a room.
B. Walk around the camera. D. Draw patterns of light using a flashlight.
33. What will happen to your camera if you turn on the lights of the room?
A. It will not flash. C. It cannot focus the object.
B. It cannot snap the room. D. It cannot record the light picture.

34. “It is wonderful! (Step 5)

The underlined word refers to ....
A. the light C. the camera
B. the image D. the flashlight

The dialogue is for number 35

Roberto : Hello, who is speaking, please?
Debi : This is Debi speaking. Who is this?
Roberto : I am Roberto, Dito’s friend. What is he doing now?
Debi : Oh I see. I am his sister. He ....his car at the moment. Wait for seconds
I’ll call him
Roberto : Thanks Debi.
Debi : You’re welcome Roberto.
35. A. is washing C. was washing
B. washes D. wash

The dialogue is for number 36

Anto : Have you finished doing your math homework, Toni?
Toni : No, I have not. Why?
Anto : How about doing it together in my house tonight?
Toni : That’s a good idea. It must be submitted tomorrow.
Anto : You’re right.
36. Who has/have already done the math homework based on the dialogue above?
A. Anto C. None of them
B. Toni D. Both of them

The text is for number 37-39

Many years ago in a small Indian village, there lived a farmer who owed a sum of money to a village money
lender. The money lender, who was old and ugly, loved the farmer’s beatiful daughter. He wanted to marry her.
The money lender told them he would put a small black stone and a white stone into an empty money bag. Then
the girl would have to pick one stone from the bag. If she picked the black stone, she would become his wife
and her father’s debt would be forgiven. If she picked the white stone, she need not marry him and her father’s
deb would still be forgiven. If she refused to pick a stone, her father would be thrown into jail.
The next day, they were on the farmer’s garden. The money lender bent over to pick up two stones. As he
picked them up, the sharp-eyed girl noticed that he had picked up two black stones and put them into the bag.
Then he asked the girl to pick one of the stones from the bag.
The girl put her hand into the bag and took a stone. Without looking at it, she fell it down among other white
and black stones.
“Oh, how clumsy of me!” She said. “But never mind, if you look into the bag for the one that is left, you will be
able to tell which stone I picked.”
The money lender didn’t dare to take the other stone as he didn’t want other people knew his dishonesty. Finally
the girl was free and the farmer didn’t need to give the money back.
37.The story is about ... girl
A. A. a humble C. a clever
B. an honest D. a kind
38. What will happen if the girl didn’t fall the stone she took?
A. The money lender would win the challenge. C. The money lender’s wife would be happy.
B. The farmer would suffer all the whole life. D. She would be sad all the time.
39. The text described the money lender as a ... man.
A. coward C. cunning
B. kind hearted D. careless

The dialogue is for number 40

Bella : Wow, how nice the car is!

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 Indro : Oh really? Thanks, Bela. It’s an electric car.
Bella : Great, it must be an Environmentally friendly car, right?
Indro : exactly.
Bella : Is it .... by Tesla Inc?
Indro : No, it not. It’s a japanese car.
Bella : Oh, I see.

40. Complete the dialogue!

A. make C. making
B. made D. maked

The text is for number 41-44

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus.The disease causes
respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such as a cough, fever, and in more severe cases, difficulty
breathing. You can protect yourself by washing your hands frequently, avoiding touching your face, and
avoiding close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with people who are unwell.
Coronavirus disease spreads primarily through contact with an infected person when they cough of
sneeze. It also spreads when a person touches a surface of object that has the virus on it, then touches their
eyes, nose or mouth.
People may be sick with the virus for 1 to 14 days before developing symptoms. The most common
symptoms of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Most people (about
80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment.
There’s currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus diasease (COVID-19). You can protect yourself
and help prevent spreading the virus to others if you wash your hands regulary for 20 seconds, with soap and
water or alcohol-based hand rub.You cover your nose and mouth with disposable tissue or flexed elbow
when you cough of sneeze. You avoid close contact (1 meter of 3 feet) with people who are unwell. You
stay at home and self-isolate from others in the household if you feel unwell. (source: WHO)
41. What does the text tell us about?
A. The vaccine of COVID-19 C. How Coronavirus spread
B. How to protect ourselves against the virus D. The description of Coronavirus in general
42. Why do some people recover from the virus without any special treatments? Because they..
A. have powerful immunity C. have many activities to do
B. eat and drink a lot D. are unwell and week
43. People may be sick with the virus of Corona for about...days before developing symptoms.
A. thirteen C. fifteen
B. fourteen D. sixteen
44. The following are the symptoms of COVID-19, except ...
A. hard breathing C. high fever
B. dry cough D. severe itch

The text is for number 45-47

Green Garden Boutique Hotel
Jl. Angkasa No. 31

The cosy place to stay!

Located only 1km from the airport, the hotel

offers 100 comfortable and affordable rooms.
Enjoy our discount on special occasions!
Facilities:
Nice restaurant, serving delicious Indonesian and international cuisines.
Elegant ballroom, with capacity 100 people.
Meeting rooms, conferences, exhibitions and weddings.
Book in advance at (0357) 556778 or visit our website at www.greengardenhotel.com.

45. The the text is written to ...

A. explain the benefits of the hotel C. inform what guests may get in the hotel
B. promote a good hotel for travellers D. tell travellers how to reserve the hotel room
46. The hotel is a good choice for people who will....
A. have businesses in the town B. visit the town for a brief period

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 C. stay in the town for couples of days D. continue their trip with another flight
47. “Book in advance.” The underlined words are closest in meaning to....
A. early C. directly
B. lately D. immediately

The text is for number 48-50

93 million miles from the sun
People get ready, get ready Cause here it comes, it's
a light Into our eyes
A beautiful light, over the horizon
Oh, my my how beautiful Oh my beautiful mother
No you're never alone You will always get back
home
You can see that your home's inside of you Just
know, that wherever you goBut there is always a
hand that you can hold on to Looking deeper
through the telescope Ohhh, ohhh
Ohhh, ohhh
93 million miles from the sun
She told me, son in life you're gonna go far If you
do it right, you'll love where you are 240 thousand
miles from the moon We've come a long way to
belong here
You can always come home
To share this view of the night
A glorious night Over the horizon is another bright
sky Into our eyes
49 She told me, son in life you're gains go far the
underlined word refers to
People get ready, get ready Cause here it comes, it's
a light A beautiful light, over the horizon
Oh my my how beautiful
Oh my irrefutable father He told me, son
sometimes it may seem dark
But the absence of the light is a necessary part Just
know, you're never alone
You can always come back home, Ohhh, ohhh

Just know, wherever you go You can always come back

48. What is the title of the song?

A. You can always come back home C. 240 thousand miles from the moon
B. 93 million miles from the sun D. Oh my beautiful mother
49. She told me, son in life you're gonna go far. The underlined word refers to...
A. aunt C. grandmother
B. sister D. mother
50. What can we learn from the song above?
A. A struggle for our life C. No matter where we live we feel it's like
B. We must live far away from our parents home
D. A happiness of life