Sc DOKUMEN

SEKOLAH
SANGAT RAHASIA

YAYASAN PENDIDIKAN DHARMA PUTRA

SEKOLAH MENENGAH PERTAMA (SMP) DHARMA PUTRA
PENILAIAN TENGAH SEMESTER GENAP
TAHUN PELAJARAN 2022-2023
Bidang Studi : Bahasa Inggris P Lamanya : 120 menit
Hari/Tanggal : Kamis, 9 Maret 2023 A Dimulai pukul : 09.30 WIB
Kelas : IX (sembilan) G Diakhiri pukul : 11.30 WIB
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Choose the best answer! I a. Darren woke up late.
Text 1 is for questions no. 1-4. b. Darren skipped breakfast.
Raffa and his family live on the hill. It is far c. Darren was afraid of arriving late at school.
from the city, so that they are still able to enjoy fresh d. Darren’s mother reminded him of having
air. They often enjoy spare time at home by sitting at breakfast.
the veranda and seeing a mountain view. If they want
to see the green rice fields, they go to the backyard. 6. Where did Darren tremble and faint?
Raffa’s house is designed with classic a. at home
‘panggung’ design from Padang. All of the materials b. in his classroom
are made of wood. It has two small stairs, i.e. in front c. at the school yard
of and behind the house. It doesn’t have a living d. in the medical room
room, but it has a veranda that is full of wooden
furniture decorations. The decorations make people 7. What would happen if Darren had breakfast?
wondered and relaxed every time they see them. a. his mother would be angry with him
There is a big room in Raffa’s house. It is b. he could attend the ceremony well
usually used as Raffa’s family room. There is a TV set c. he would arrive at school early
and carpet, where they usually watch TV programs. d. he missed the hoisting flag ceremony
1. The text tells the readers about …
a. Raffa’s family 8. From the text we know that ….
b. Raffa’s house a. nobody cared about Darren
c. a ‘panggung’ house b. Darren arrived at school late
d. Raffa’s favorite room c. Darren felt unwell during the ceremony
d. Farid stood up next to Darren during the
2. What is the veranda like? ceremony
a. artistic c. enormous
b. colorful d. comfortable Text 3 is for questions no. 9-11.

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4. “It is far from the city, …”
The underlined word can be replaced by …
a. near c. separated  500 comfortable and elegant
b. distant d. accessible rooms
 Sophisticated and cozy meeting
Text 2 is for questions no. 5-8. rooms
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Before leaving for school, his mother reminded him  Restaurant serving Indonesian and
of having breakfast, but he refused. He was afraid of Western cuisine
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5. What is the main idea of paragraph one? 9. What is the writer’s intention to write the text?
 a. to promote a good hotel a. in a park area
b. to explain the hotel’s location b. in a story house
c. to inform people about the hotel’s facilities c. in a private house
d. to tell people how to reserve the hotel room d. in a skyscraper

10. The hotel is a good choice for people who will … Text 6 is for questions no. 17-19.
a. have business in town Erika is Ratna’s best friend. Although they sit in
b. want to enjoy beautiful landscape different classes, they are best friends. Erika is very
c. continue their trip with another flight friendly and intelligent. She is also a responsible
d. stay in the countryside for couples of days person. As the captain of her class, the teachers trust
her with many important tasks. She always does her
11. What should people do to reserve the hotel with work well. Her favorite subject is English. She is able
good benefit? to speak English fluently.
a. call the hotel
b. visit its website 17. The teachers like Erika ___________ she always
c. come to the hotel does her work very well.
d. follow its social media a. so c. because
b. before d. although
The following text is for questions no. 12-14.
18. Erika is smart. She ___________ English fluently.
ANNOUNCEMENT a. can c. may
b. will d. should
Welcome to the new school academic year!
We would like to announce that we have 19. Erika ____________ as the class captain.
launched a digital membership card. Please a. appoints c. is appointed
change your old card with the new one so you b. appointed d. are appointed
can borrow books. The card replacement will be
done during this week. The new students should Text 7 is for questions no. 20-22.
register new membership cards. Each class
should be coordinated by the class captain. Notice to Visitors
Thank u for your attention.
 Visitors who are using hand phone
cameras, digital cameras or video
12. What is the announcement about? cameras in the museum area will be
a. the new registration charged. Please pay for the charge in the
b. the card replacement ticket counter.
c. the new membership card  Ensure to stick the stickers on your
d. the launching of membership cards devices during your trip. Lost of the
stickers will be fined.
13. Who is the text addressed to?  For those who are not using the devices,
a. all the students please leave them at the museum
b. the old members counter. Keep the receipt.
c. the new students  Never use flash to take the pictures in the
d. the class captains museum area to protect the worth
historical items.
14. Where do you probably read the announcement?
a. in a classroom
b. in a school library 20. What is the purpose of the notice?
c. in a teachers’ room a. to remind visitors to use their camera devices
d. in a language laboratory b. to explain visitors how to use camera devices
properly
Text 5 is for questions no. 15-16. c. to inform visitors about the rules of using
camera devices
NOTICE d. to notify visitors to leave their camera devices
in the counter
The lift is out of action due to electrical damage.
Please use stairs beside the lift. 21. What should visitors do to have permission to
take photos?
We apologize for this inconvenience. a. visit the museum counter
b. pay for the fine at the ticket counter
c. buy the stickers at the ticket counter
15. What the writer’s intention to write the notice? d. collect their cameras at the museum counter.
a. to ask people to use the stairs
b. to show the stairs’ location 22. What will happen if the visitors ignore the
notice?
a. they will be fined
b. they will be in trouble
c. to apologize for the lift’s condition c. they will lose their cameras
d. to inform people about the electrical damage d. they will disturb other visitors

16. Where do you probably read the notice? Text 8 is for questions no. 23-26.
What you need: Anyway, Solo is near Yogyakarta, isn’t it? I heard
 ½ cup scoop vanilla ice cream Solo has many tourist destinations and rich of
 ½ cup scoop chocolate ice cream culture too. Have you ever visited Solo? I wonder
 ½ cup scoop strawberry ice cream about this city. You know, I never visit cities in Java,
 1 large ripe banana so I am really curious.
 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
 2 tablespoons strawberry ice cream topping (or I will visit you when I stay in Solo. I heard that there
fresh strawberries) is a local train connecting Solo and Yogyakarta.
 2 tablespoons crushed pineapple Wow, it will be wonderful! There is no train in
 2 tablespoons wet walnut ice cream topping Kalimantan.
 Whipped cream
 Cherries That’s my letter. Please tell me about the two
How to make: beautiful cities. I look forward to hearing you soon.
1. Line up ice cream scoops next to each other in an Bye.
oval deep dish or a banana boat.
2. Cut the ends of the banana off (about ¼ inch) You best friend,
while still in the peel. Slice in half long ways.
3. Pop each half of the banana out of the peel on to Arga
each side of the ice cream row, pressing down
and in a little so it’ll stay put.
4. Top the vanilla ice cream with pineapple, the 27. Why does Arga send the letter to Sinta?
chocolate with chocolate syrup and the a. to invite her to visit Solo
strawberry with strawberry sauce. b. to inform his move to Solo
5. Spoon the wet walnuts over all three scoops of c. to ask her to fetch him in Solo
ice cream. d. to remind her about their town
6. Top each scoop with some whipped cream and a
cherry for each. Now, it’s time to enjoy the 28. What does Sinta probably feel when reading the
banana split. letter?
a. proud c. amused
23. The text is written … b. happy d. amazed
a. to describe what banana split is
b. to give instructions on how to make ice cream 29. What will Sinta probably write to reply Arga’s
c. to give instructions how to make banana split letter?
d. to tell readers how to make banana split a. her experience taking local train
toppings b. her family life in Yogyakarta
c. her new school in Yogyakarta
24. We should cut the bananas into … d. the description of Solo and Yogyakarta
a. two c. four
b. three d. five Text 10 is for questions no. 30-32.
Billy and the other scouts had been hiking on
25. What should we put on the vanilla ice cream? the mountain all morning when they realized they
a. cherries c. chocolate syrup were lost. They looked at each direction. They did not
b. pineapple d. strawberry syrup see any camp. They did not see river too.
The scouts were tired because they had been
26. Which of the following has similar hiking for hours. They were worried because they
communicative purpose as the text? were lost. They sat down under a tree. However, Billy
a. My Banana Trees was not worried. He had been hiking these
b. My Holiday Experience mountains with his dad several times. Billy’s dad had
c. The Story of Cinderella been teaching him how to use a compass for three
d. Let’s Make Pudding years. Billy climbed a tree and saw the river. He knew
the camp was north of the river. Billy looked at his
Text 9 is for questions no. 27-29. compass. He guided the scouts back to the camp.

5th February 2019 30. Billy and his friends were lost, _______ Billy was
not worried.
Dear Sinta, a. or c. and
b. but d. then
How is everything? I hope you really enjoy your new
life in Yogyakarta. How is your new town? I heard 31. Billy used ________ compass to guide the scouts
Yogyakarta is a wonderful city with many tourist back to the camp.
attractions and rich of culture. I really want to hear a. its c. her
your story about your new town. b. my d. his

I’m writing this letter to tell you good news. My

father is going to move to Solo due to his job next 32. Billy’s father ________ him how to use a compass.
month. It means that my family will move to Solo a. teach c. teaches
too. However, my mom, sister and I will move to b. taught d. was teaching
Solo next June because we wait for the new
academic year. My sister and I are going to continue Text 11 is for questions no. 33-36.
our studies in Solo. The bird of paradise is one of the most
colorful flowers in the world. The name bird of
paradise comes from its spectacular flower shape
which resembles a bird’s beak and head plumage.
Birds of paradise plants, also known as crane 37. What is the writer’s intention to write the card?
flowers is one of the most beautiful exotic flowers. a. to show their sadness
They are native to South Africa and bloom from b. to express their condolences
September through May. c. to wish Tiffany and family be fine
The birds of paradise foliage resembles small d. to support Tiffany to face her hard time
banana leaves with long petioles. The leaves on the
birds of paradise plant are arranged strictly in two 38. From the text we know that …
ranks. They form a fan-like crown of evergreen, a. Adhi’s family cares for Tiffany
thick, waxy, and green foliage, making it a very b. Adhi’s mother has passed away
attractive ornament plant. c. Adhi’s family attended the funeral
The leaf blades are 6 inches wide and 18 d. Tiffany’s father has passed away
inches long. The birds of paradise plant usually
reaches a height of 4 feet. Birds of paradise flowers Text 13 is for questions no. 39-41.
are produced in a horizontal inflorescence emerging
from a stout path. ANNOUNCEMENT
The birds of paradise flower inflorescence is
borne atop long scape or pedicels, that grow to 5 feet To : Smart Course Students
or more in height. The flower on the birds of paradise
plant is the most unusual part. Smart Course opens a trial class for
Each birds of paradise flower is made up of English conversation for three meetings.
three upright orange sepals and three highly We only open 5 classes with ten students
modified vivid blue petals. Two of the petals are for each class. It is free of charge. Please
joined together in a structure resembling an register to Mr. Arya, the customer service.
arrowhead with the third petal forming a nectary at The class will start next week.
the base of the flower.
Thank you for your attention.
33. The text is written to tell the readers about … in
general. The Management of Smart Course
a. an object c. a special plant
b. an ecosystem d. an animal
39. Who is delivered the announcement?
34. What is the most unique part of these birds of a. an English tutor
paradise? b. the course’s students
a. stems c. leaves c. the course’s manager
b. petals d. flowers d. the customer service

35. How can people recognize that it is the bird of 40. From the text, we can infer that the
paradise? announcement is …. for the Smart Course
a. it has various colors students.
b. it is unique and beautiful a. urgent c. valuable
c. the petals form a fan-like crown b. surprising d. amusing
d. its flower is like a bird’s beak and head
plumage 41. Why do you think the Smart Course students will
take the trial class?
36. “The birds of paradise foliage resembles small a. The participants are limited.
banana leaves …” (p.3) b. The trial class is complimentary.
What is the synonym of the underlined word? c. The trial class will start soon.
a. forms c. favors d. The course only opens a few classes
b. grows d. arranges

Text 14 is for questions no. 42-45.

Text 12 is for questions no. 37-38. Once, a hunter lived in a village. He used to
boast of his brave hunting trips to the villagers. The
Dear Tiffany, villagers respected him a lot. He mostly told everyone
how he had fought a lion bare-handed. He said that
On the sad of loss your beloved the tiny animals used to get scared even at the sight
mommy, of him.
With our deepest sympathy One day, the hunter was passing through a
forest. He met a woodcutter from the same village.
May your beloved mommy rest in peace The boastful hunter approached him and said,
We do apologize we cannot come to the “How are you? It’s a fine day, isn’t it?”
funeral “Yes, yes, indeed!” the woodcutter replied.
Wish you and your family hold on “Well, can you tell me if you have seen some
tightly and full of patience footprints of a lion nearby? It’s been months since I
defeated any.”
Warm regards,
Adhi and family
 The woodcutter knew that the hunter only sick father to the hospital just now. Mr. Irwan is
boasted, so he said, “Yes, a lion is nearby den. Can I still on his way home. I will return home after he
take you there?” arrives.
The scared hunter said, “No.. no.. no.. I only Dimas
wanted to see his footprints.”
Finally, the boastful hunter ran away.
48. Dimas sent the message to his father …
42. What is the best title for the text? a. to take a leave
a. A Boastful Hunter b. to explain his condition
b. A Brave Woodcutter c. to help Mr. Irwan’s family
c. A Woodcutter’s Advice d. to inform Mr. Irwan’s condition
d. A Woodcutter’s Rewards
49. What is Dimas like?
43. What did the hunter boast about himself? a. helpful c. confident
a. Nobody defeated him b. humble d. generous
b. He was the smartest man
c. He was the strongest man 50. “I will return home after he arrives.”
d. He was the most courageous man The underlined word refers to …
a. Dimas c. Dimas’ father
44. What did the hunter feel when the woodcutter b. Mr. Irwan d. Mrs. Irwan’s father
said that there was a lion in a nearby den?
a. upset c. jealous
b. scared d. disappointed

45. If the hunter met a wild animal on the way, he

probably would …. It.
a. trap c. catch
b. fight d. avoid

Text 15 is for questions no. 46-47.

Student Organization SMP Tunas Bangsa

Jl. Merdeka no. 56 Surabaya
031-88899977

To : Intan

You are hereby expected to attend the OSIS meeting

which be held:
Day / Date : Wednesday, 27th February 2019
Time : 2 p.m.
Place : School Hall
Agenda : Charity program
Please be punctual. Thank you for your attention.

Sincerely,

OSIS Chairperson

Dania Nugraha

46. Who will attend the meeting?

a. all the students
b. the OSIS secretary
c. the OSIS chairperson
d. the OSIS committee members

47. From the text, we can conclude that…

a. the invitation is sent by Intan
b. the participants should come on time
c. the meeting will be held in the OSIS room
d. the meeting occurs in the beginning of the
month

Text 16 is for questions no. 48-50.

Dad, I am at Mr. Irwan’s house to accompany

Nadya, her little daughter. Mrs. Irwan took her