BANK SOAL BAHASA INGGRIS

Latihan Soal Ujian Nasional SMP

The following text is for questions 1-7

The Fisherman

Once upon a time, there was a fisherman armed with his fishing rod which makes his way every day from his village to the river bank. There he would wait patiently for the fish to bite. As soon as he had caught exactly three fish, he would leave the river and went his way slowly home to the cottage where he lived with his wife and son. This strange routine was much commented in village. Then one day, a tourist arrived and began to go for daily walks to the river bank. After a few days of watching the lone fisherman, he finally spoke to him.

“Excuse me, but I’ve observing your unusual routine for several days. You always catch exactly three fish and then go away.”

“And why on earth should I want to wait around after that?”

“For more fish to take the bait.”

“But I only need three fish. There are only three oh us at home.”

“And you’ve never thought of trying to catch more fish?”

“What for?”

“To sell, so that you could buy nets and fishing boat.”

“What for?”

“So that you can buy a bigger house and then may be another boat and have people working for you.”

“What for?”

“So that you could have other things, be very rich and do all the things you like doing.”

“The things I like doing? But what I like doing is fishing!”

1. Who were the characters?

a. A fisherman and a tourist

b. A fisherman, his son, and his wife

c. A fisherman, his family, and villagers

d. A fisherman, his family, villagers, and a tourist

2. What did the tourist finally speak to the fisherman?

a. Because he wanted him to sell the fish

b. Because he would sell nets and fishing boat

c. Because he had been watching him for a few days

d. Because he wanted to know why the fisherman always caught exactly three fish every day

3. Why didn’t the fisherman catch more than three fish?

a. Because he ate three fish every day

b. Because he was not allowed to catch more fish

c. Because he only needed three fish

d. Because he didn’t want to sell the fish

4. The fisherman said….

a. That there are only three of them at home

b. That there are only three of us at home

c. That there were only three of us at home

d. That there were only three of them at home

5. How did the fisherman wait for the fish to bait?

a. Patiently

b. Excitedly

c. Carefully

d. Generously

6. “This strange routine was much commented in the village.”

a. Common

b. Unknown

c. Unusual

d. Familiar

7. The above text is in the form of a / an…

a. Report

b. Description

c. Procedure

d. Recount

The following text is for questions 8-13

CABBAGE

A cabbage belongs to vegetable. The Word cabbage derives from the French word caboche, a colloquial term for “head”. The cabbage family is wide and varied such as Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower and kale.

The cabbage itself comes in many forms. The shapes can be flat, conical, or round. The head are compact or loose. The leaves are curly or plain.

In the United States, the most widely used cabbage comes in compact head of waxy, tightly wrapped leaves that range in color from almost white to green to red.

Savoy cabbage and Chinese cabbage are considered culinary superior but are less readily available.

The cabbage may be refrigerated and tightly wrapped for a week. It can be cooked in a variety of ways or eaten raw, as in salads. The cabbage, a cruciferous vegetable, contains a good amount of vitamin C and some vitamin A.

8.The purpose of the text is….

a. To describe cabbages

b. To tell the readers how to choose cabbages

c. To amuse the readers with the cabbages

d. To explain how to grow cabbages

9. Which of the following statements is not correct according to the text?

a. There are many kinds of cabbages.

b. You can keep cabbages in the refrigerator.

c. Cabbages contain vitamin A and C.

d. Cabbages must be well-cooked before it is eaten.

10. “Savoy cabbages and Chinese cabbages are less readily available.”

This means that….

a. You have to find Savoy cabbages and Chinese cabbages in certain markets.

b. It is rather difficult to find Savoy cabbages and Chinese cabbages in supermarkets

c. People don’t like Savoy cabbages and Chinese cabbages because of their tastes.

d. People don’t like Savoy cabbages and Chinese cabbages because of their high price.

11. “The cabbage, a cruciferous vegetable, contains a good amount of vitamin C and some vitamin A.”

The underlined word means: sounds…with the teeth when it is eaten.

a. Crunchy

b. Soft

c. Tender

d. Tough

12. The second paragraph describes the…of cabbages.

a. Color

b. Price

c. Shape

d. Head

13. The above text is in the form of a / an…

a. Report

b. Description

c. Procedure

d. Recount

The following text is for questions 14-18

One day I went to Surabaya with my friend for a vacation. We went there on a night bus.

When we arrived in Lamongan, the bus stopped at a small restaurant for a rest. I got off the bus to get a cup of ginger tea, and my friend drank some cold lemonade. Then I went to the toilet. It took only a few minutes.

When I came out again, the bus was not there. It had gone! My friend was not there too. Feeling shocked and confused, I asked a waitress about the bus. She said that the bus departed about five minutes ago.

I tried to call my friend on my cell-phone, but the battery was running low. I could not do anything but hope and pray. After several minutes, my wish came true. The bus came back! I got on the bus and walked to my seat.

I was so ashamed when everybody on the bus looked at me. I could feel my face turn red.

14. What does the story tell us about?

a. The writer and his friend enjoyed the trip to Surabaya.

b. The writer arrived in Lamongan to visit his relatives.

c. The writer went to Surabaya on a night train.

d. The writer was left by the bus on his trip to Surabaya.

15. What did the writer do when the bus stop for a rest in Lamongan?

a. Ate some gingers.

b. Drank some cold lemonade.

c. Went to the toilet.

d. Had a prayer in the mosque.

16. The organization of the text is…

a. Orientation-events-reorientation

b. General classification-description

c. Identification-description

d. Orientation-complication-resolution

17. What is the purpose of the text?

a. To tell the on going events

b. To express sorrow

c. To describe a night bus

d. To tell past events in sequence

18. Fill in the blank spaces with the correct connectives to show events.

….., the bus stopped at a small restaurant for a rest. ….., I got off the bus to get a cup of ginger tea but……, I went to the toilet. It took only a few minutes…, I came out again, the bus was not there. It had gone! I tried to call my friend on my cell-phone and….., the bus came back.

a. First, Then, next, when, finally

b. First, Then, when, next, finally

c. First, next, when, Then, finally

d. First, next, Then, when, finally

The following text is for questions 19-23

Making Your Own Kite

Things you need:

• 2 strong, straight wooden stick of bamboo (90 cm and 103 cm)

• Glue

• 1 sheet of strong paper

• Scissors

• Pencil, paint, and a pant brush to decorate

• Strong string

How to make it:

The frame

a. Make a cross with the two sticks, with the shorter stick placed horizontally across the longer stick.

b. Tie the two stick together with the string.

c. Get another piece of string and cut it long enough to stretch all around the kite frame.

The cover

d. Lay a sheet of paper on the frame. Cut around it, leaving about 2-3 cm for a margin.

e. Fold these edges over the string frame and glue it down so that the material is tight.

f. Draw an animal face on the paper. Paint it.

The Bridle

g. Cut 3 pieces of string, each 20 cm long.

h. Tie one end of each string tightly to the frame (at the left and right, and at the bottom). Then, tie the other ends of the knot.

19. What is the goal of text above?

a. To tell about how to make a cross

b. To tell about things you need in making a kite

c. To tell about how to make a kite

d. To tell about how to cut three pieces of string

20. These are materials needed to make a kite, except….

a. Golden sticks

b. Pencil

c. Strong string

d. 1 sheet of strong paper

21. Paint is one of the materials used to decorate….

a. The frame

b. The bridle

c. The cover

d. The paint brush

22. What tools do you need to make a kite?

a. Pencil, scissors, and paint brush

b. Pencil, scissors, and bridle

c. Paper and string

d. Frame, paint and bridle

23. How many steps are there to make the cover of a kite?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

The following text is for questions 24-29

Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It impresses many people because it is the symbol of love from a husband to his wife.

Taj Mahal stands in the city of Agra, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, on the banks of the Yamuna River. It was built in the memory of the beautiful Mumtaz Mahal, who won the heart of a Mughal prince, Shah Jahar. Mumtaz Mahal died during the birth of their child, Gauhara Begum. The construction of Taj Mahal was begun soon after Mumtaz’s death.

The focus of Taj Mahal is the white marble tomb. Four minerats frame the tomb. Meanwhile, the main chamber houses the cenotaphs of Mumtaz Mahal and her husband, with their graves located on lower level.

24. What is the purpose of the text above?

a. To entertain people about Taj Mahal

b. To inform the readers about Taj Mahal

c. To describe Taj Mahal

d. To retell story behind the building of Taj Mahal

25. Why does Taj Mahal become so famous?

a. Because Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders in the world

b. Because Taj Mahal is the symbol of love from a husband to his wife

c. Because Taj Mahal stands on the city of Agra

d. Because Taj mahal is the place to show a man’s love

26. Which statement is not true based on the text?

a. Taj Mahal is only found in India.

b. Many people in the world are impressed by Taj Mahal.

c. Taj Mahal is located in the city of Agra.

d. Gauhara Begum was the wife of Shah Jahan.

27. “The focus of Taj Mahal is the white marble tomb.”

The underlined word has the same meaning as….

a. Grave

b. Chamber

c. House

d. Symbol

28. What is the first paragraph called?

a. Orientation

b. Introduction

c. Identification

d. General classification

29. The above text is in the form of a / an…

a. Report

b. Description

c. Procedure

d. Recount

30. 1. Open road race is a bicycle race.

2. More than 100 athletes will join the race.

3. Like the other athletes she also wants to win the first prize.

4. Nurhayati is one of them.

5. It will be in Jakarta.

6. So she practices cycling everyday.

The arrangement of a good paragraph is….

a. 1-5-2-4-3-6

b. 2-1-4-6-5-3

c. 3-6-4-2-5-1

d. 5-2-1-6-3-4

The following text is for questions 31-34

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Jl. Pesona 1 No.28

Kalisari, East Jakarta

Dear Mr. Sinaga,

I have got news that my grandmother is sick and hospitalized so my family and I have to visit her immediately.

My grandmother lives in Central Java. Therefore, I can not attend classes for four days. Thank you for your permission.

Sincerely,

M. Rafi Hibatullah

31. Who sent the letter?

a. Mr. Sinaga

b. Grandmother

c. Rafi’s family

d. M. Rafi Hidayatullah

32. What is the purpose of the letter?

a. To ask for permission

b. To ask for information

c. To give information

d. To give permission

33. Why was the writer absent?

a. He was sick

b. His father was sick

c. He would visit his uncle in the village

d. He would visit his grandmother who was sick

34. How long Rafi will be away from his school?

a. One day

b. Two days

c. Three days

d. Four days

35. Dear Guests,

Tea, coffee, and 2 bottles of mineral water are provided with our compliment. Any addition is payable and can be ordered through room service.

Please Dial 4

Thank You

This kind of text is called a/an…..

a. Advertisement

b. Announcement

c. Notice

d. Letter

36. This kind of notice is found in a….

a. Restaurant

b. Café

c. Hotel

d. Hospital

The following text is for questions 37-40

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED

For: Anna

Date : March 24th, 2010

Time : 07.00 p.m.

Place : Hanamasa restaurant, Pondok Indah Mall

Clothes : casual

You are invited to the greatest birthday party ever!

Please phone if you can’t come

Given by

Monica

37. What kind of text is it?

a. Greeting card

b. Invitation card

c. Wedding invitation

d. A letter

38. What should Anna do if she can not come to the party?

a. Tell the restaurant in Pondok Indah Mall

b. Confirm to the right place

c. Contact Monica a few days before

d. Give specific information

39. From the text above we know that Anna…. Wear casual clothes.

a. May

b. Should

c. Can’t

d. Won’t

40. “You cordially invited to….’the underlined means….

a. Calmly and friendly

b. Warmly and sincerely

c. Greatly and politely

d. Willingly and carefully

41.

NO ANIMAL TESTING

What does the sentence mean?

a. Rabbit is one of protected animals

b. We must save protected animals

c. Protected animals may be made into products

d. We can make use of protected animals

The following text is for questions 42-44

o Sipadan Island is a diving paradise in Sabah. It is surrounded by the South China Sea.

o Divers can see rare and ferocious species, like green turtle, hawksbill turtle, giant clam and different species of sharks. Sometimes dolphins are also visible.

o Diving courses are offered at RM 1000 each person.

o A three-day/two-night diving trip to Sipadan costs between RM 500 and RM 700. if you come in a group of 10, each person pays only RM 300. Diving equipment rental is RM 75 per set.

42. You plan to take nine of your friends to go on a diving trip. How much will you have to pay including the diving equipment rental?

a. RM 3750

b. RM 1050

c. RM 750

d. RM 500

e. RM 300.

43. What do you call the kind of the text 3

a. A speech

b. A schedule

c. A booklet

d. An advertisement

e. An announcement

44. Which of the following statements is not true?

a. Diving courses are not offered

b. The island is surrounded bu the South China Sea

c. Rare and ferocious species can be found in Sipadan Island

d. Diving equipment rental costs at RM 75 per set

e. It is cheaper to go to the island in groups

45.

Praying that you’re feeling better soon!

Your dearest friend,

Ramasya

We send the card above for….

a. Graduating people

b. Sick people

c. Married couple

d. Birthday people

The following text is for questions 46-47

ROCKY CINEMA

Jalan Indah No.10

Jeanie Helt in

“THE FIRST TIME”

Performance daily at

1.50 - 4.10 – 6.50 – 9 - 10

46. The word “daily” means….

a. Everyday

b. Work days

c. Every daylight

d. Every weekend

47. How many times is the movie showed?

a. 3

b. 4

c. 5

d. 6

The following text is for questions 48-50

The coach of Indonesia basketball calls a time out and instructs his players to change their strategy. He… (48) Jody to keep the ball as long as possible. Jody is good at dribbling the ball. His skill in controlling the ball is… (49) but he is not quite good in shooting. Togar is better at shooting and he is also the fastest player in the team. His only…. (50) is that he is very thin and not very strong.

48.

a. Knows

b. Tells

c. Thinks

d. leaves

49.

a. Preventive

b. Imperfect

c. Doubtful

d. Excellent

50.

a. Appearance