SOAL DAN KUNCI ASAJ BAHASA INGGRIS SMP
PETUNJUK KHUSUS:
I. Choose the correct answer by crossing A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet!
The notice is for question number 1 and 2.
| 1. Where do we usually find the text above? A. At the library. B. At the laboratory. C. In the classroom. D. On the wall magazine.
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2. What can we infer from reading the text?
A. Students are prohibited to cheat during exam.
B. Students should say no cheating in the room.
C. Talking loudly in the room is not allowed.
D. Students must sit firmly on their seat.
This text is for question number 3 to 5.
Bakwan Sayur: Crispy Vegetable Fritters Bakwan sayur is a popular Indonesian snack. It is made with lots of vegetables and some batter, then fried until it is crispy. Some people call it bala-bala, ote-ote, or piya-piya. You can find it easily on the street or make it at home. It is a tasty way to eat vegetables! Bakwan sayur is great because you can use many different vegetables. Usually, people use shredded cabbage, carrots, and bean sprouts. Sometimes they also add green beans or cauliflower. These vegetables are mixed with a batter made from flour, garlic, shallots, and spices. The batter helps the vegetables stick together and makes them crispy when you fry them. It is easy to make bakwan sayur. You chop the vegetables and mix them with the batter. Then, you put small spoonful of the mixture into hot oil. You fry them until they are golden brown and crispy. They taste great because they are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. People often eat bakwan sayur with peanut sauce or a spicy shrimp paste sauce. It makes the snack even tastier! Bakwan sayur is a perfect snack when you are hungry, or you can eat it with a bigger meal. |
3. What is the topic of the text?
A. The process of making bakwan sayur in Indonesia.
B. The description of delicious snack called bakwan sayur.
C. The experience on eating bakwan sayur for the first time.
D. Tips on how to make a crispy and delicious bakwan sayur.
4. Based on the text, we know that bakwan sayur …
A. has spicy and sweet taste. C. is made of various vegetables.
B. is soft both inside and outside. D. is rarely enjoyed with peanut sauce.
5. “… with peanut sauce or a spicy shrimp paste sauce.” (last paragraph)
The word "spicy" is closest in meaning to ….
A. greasy C. peppery
B. sugary D. salty
This text is for question number 6 to 8.
| 6. What is the writer’s purpose to write the text? A. To describe how to make simple ice cream B. To persuade the readers to try some new recipe. C. To inform the readers how easy to make ice cream is. D. To tell the readers about the materials needed in making ice cream.
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7. What should we do after we put milk, vanilla and sugar into the small bag?
A. Shake it. C. Wipe it.
B. Open it. D. Seal it.
8. “Place the small bag inside the large one, ….”
The word “one” refers to ….
A. bag C. plastic
B. sugar D. ice cream
This text is for question number 9 to 11.
My Home Sweet Home My home is my favorite place. It is not just a house; it is where I feel happy and safe. It is full of things I love, like family photos, my books, and my comfy chair. I love the smell of my mom's cooking, the sound of my cat meowing, and how the wooden floor feels when I walk around. These little things make my home special. I really like my sunroom. The sun shines in there in the afternoon. It is a quiet place where I can read my books. I talk with my best friend there, and we drink tea. I like to watch the rain from my sunroom. This room is like me – a little messy, a little quiet, but always warm and nice. My home has changed as I grow up, but there are still crayon marks on the kitchen wall since I was little. I used to have posters of singers on my wall, but now I have paintings. Everything in my house has a story. My home is not perfect, but it is my home. It is the place I always want to come back to. It is where I feel safe and loved. It is more than just a house; it is where I belong. It is my home sweet home. |
9. The writer’s intention in writing the text is …
A. to describe how the writer feels about their home.
B. to persuade the writer’s family to spend time together.
C. to amuse the readers with the description of the house.
D. to tell about the writer’s experience living in a small town.
10. What are some things that make the writer's home special?
A. Expensive things in the house
B. Family photos and books
C. The new furniture
D. A big garden
11. “… a little messy, a little quiet, but always warm and nice”. (paragraph 2)
The word ‘messy’ can be replaced by ….
A. untidy C. active
B. comfy D. alive
This text is for question number 12 and 13.
| 12. The intention of writing the text is …. A. to tell students to work together carefully B. to ask students to read the notice aloud C. to prohibit students of making a noise D. to remind students to follow the rules
13. Where is the notice commonly found? A. At the janitor room. B. On a wall magazine. C. On a classroom wall. D. At a school yard
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This text is for question number 14 and 15.
14. From the text, we know that Carlos …
A. is creating a masterpiece.
B. is Steve and Paula’s relative.
C. has limited talent and creativity.
D. has just won a painting competition.
15. “We know your painting is a masterpiece.”
The word “We” refers to ….
A. Carlos and Paula
B. Steve and Carlos
C. Steve and Paula
D. All people
This text is for question number 16 to 19.
Last August, I went to the Solo Batik Carnival. I always wanted to see it, and being there was amazing! It was so exciting! Imagine many people wearing beautiful costumes. The costumes showed stories, animals, and designs made with batik. Everyone was walking together in a big parade. It was so cool! My costume was a big Garuda bird. It was gold and red and had huge wings. It was a little hard to wear. Three people helped me put it on! It was heavy and hot, but when I walked in the parade, I forgot about everything. The people cheered, took pictures, and the music was great! It was like magic. The costumes were so creative. Some were very tall, and some were very beautiful and moved like they were dancing. I saw dragons and butterflies, all made with batik. The people who made the costumes were very proud. They worked very hard on them. The parade went through the city. Lots of people watched. They were very happy. They cheered, danced, and gave us flowers. It felt like everyone in the city was celebrating. Some kids were very excited to see my Garuda costume. Their smiles made me very happy. After the parade, I was tired but very happy. My Garuda costume felt lighter, and I felt happy inside. The Solo Batik Carnival was not just a show. It showed how great Indonesian culture, creativity, and community are. I will never forget it. |
16. What is the writer’s intention in writing the text?
A. To describe the creativity of the costumes on the carnival.
B. To explain the process on wearing the carnival costume.
C. To share the writer’s experience on joining a carnival.
D. To introduce the greatness of Batik Solo Carnival.
17. From the text, we know that the crowd watching the carnival felt ….
A. bored C. tired
B. excited D. satisfied
18. The second paragraph tells us about ….
A. the feeling of the crowd
B. the costume worn by the writer
C. the writer’s feeling about the carnival
D. the creativity on designing the costumes
19. “Some were very tall, and some were very beautiful ….” (paragraph 3)
The word “Some” refers to ….
A. The people C. The designers
B. The participants D. The costumes
This poster is for question number 20 and 21.
| 20. What is the goal of making the poster? A. To inform the readers the importance of saving the earth. B. To persuade people to do some acts on energy saving. C. To tell information about the benefits on using biofuel. D. To amuse the readers with a beautiful poster drawing.
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21. From the text, we can infer that ….
A. people must buy electric car immediately
B. the poster is mainly about ways to save water
C. using solar energy can help us saving energy
D. the reader must draw or design similar poster
This text is for question number 22 and 25.
One day, A sly fox invited its friend, a crane to dinner. He served soup on a flat plate. The fox easily lapped up the soup, but the crane, with its long beak, couldn't eat a thing. The fox chuckled at the crane's frustration, thinking it was a clever joke.
The fox finally understood how the crane had felt. It realized that its trick had been unkind. The crane's response taught the fox a valuable lesson about treating others with respect. Then, the fox apologized for what it has done to the crane. After that, they became good friends again. |
22. What does the text talk about?
A. A sly fox and a friendly crane.
B. A clever fox and its family.
C. A crane’s trick for survival.
D. A sly fox and a wise crane.
23. The crane served the meal in a tall narrow-necked jar, … teach the fox a lesson about respect.
A. since C. because
B. so that D. in order to
24. Why did the fox fail to reach the soup?
A. Since the fox had a short and small neck.
B. Because the neck of the jar was narrow.
C. Because the fox did not like the soup.
D. Since the jar was very big and tall.
25. “The fox became just as frustrated as the crane had been.” (paragraph 2)
The word ‘frustrated’ is closest in meaning to ….
A. disappointed
B. depressed
C. exhausted
D. satisfied
This dialog is for question number 26.
Rini Peni Rini Peni Rini | : I really hope to get good score on my English test. I've been studying so hard for it. : I’m sure you’ll do great! I wish you all the best. : Thanks! What about you? Do you have any wishes for the next holiday? : Yeah, I wish to travel to Lombok and explore new places. : That sounds amazing! I hope your wish comes true. |
26. Based on the dialog, what does Peni hope for Rini?
A. That Rini gets good score on her English test.
B. That Rini travels to Lombok the next holiday.
C. That Rini explores new places in Lombok.
D. That Rini studies very hard for the test.
27. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the adjective in superlative degree:
This is the … (simple) recycled craft I have ever made.
A. most simple
B. simplest
C. simpler
D. simple
28. Mom asked Dad to … my sister from school.
A. close up
B. help up
C. give up
D. pick up
29. Change the active sentence into the passive voice.
“The TV presenter delivers the latest news every evening straightforwardly.”
A. The latest news delivered by the TV presenter every evening straightforwardly.
B. The latest news is delivered by the TV presenter every evening straightforwardly.
C. The latest news are delivered by the TV presenter every evening straightforwardly.
D. The latest news was delivered by the TV presenter every evening straightforwardly.
This dialog is for question number 30.
Emma : What do you think about this movie? Ryan : I think it’s amazing! The storyline is so unique. What about you? Emma : I agree! The acting was great too. Ryan : Yeah, definitely! |
30. What does Ryan say about the movie?
A. The storyline is boring.
B. The storyline is unique.
C. The actor and actress are great.
D. The actor and actress are amazing.
31. I was frying eggs … I heard a very loud thunderclap.
A. after
B. while
C. when
D. before
This text is for question number 32 to 35.
The Helmeted Hornbill, or Rhinoplax vigil, is another critically endangered Indonesian bird. This large bird has a long tail feather in the middle. Its length is 190 cm from the tip of the beak to the tip of the tail, it has a 90 cm wingspan, and its weight is 3 kilograms. Males have a red featherless patch on the neck, while females have a bluish-white patch. It lives in lowland to semi-tropical forests with tall, big trees up to 1,500 meters above sea level. Its laugh is unique and can be heard from 2 km away. The helmeted hornbill consumes large fruits from Ficus trees and also small animals. Helmeted hornbills’ threats include forest loss, a lack of conservation programs, and frequent hunting. |
32. The text tells us about ...
A. the semi-tropical forests.
B. the lack of conservation programs.
C. the red featherless neck female birds.
D. the critically endangered Indonesian birds.
33. What makes Helmeted hornbills so unique?
A. Their red featherless patch on their female’s necks.
B. Their laughs can be heard from 2 km away.
C. Their lack of conservation program.
D. Their critically endangered status.
34. The following statements are true, except …
A. Helmeted hornbills’ threats are caused by humans’ activity.
B. Helmeted hornbills’ lengths are less than two meters.
C. Helmeted hornbills’ diets are Ficus tree’s fruits.
D. Helmeted hornbills’ habitats are in highland.
35. “… threats include forest loss, a lack of conservation programs…”
The underlined word “conservation” is closest in meaning to ….
A. destruction C. demolition
B. production D. protection
This text is for question number 36 to 39.
That afternoon Galang felt very sleepy and decided to sleep for a while. Not long after, he woke up because he heard an unfamiliar voice. He found himself in a city very different from anything he had ever seen. Towering buildings with strange shapes, cars floated through the air without wheels, and people wore glittering outfits that looked like something out of a science fiction movie. A girl with silver hair approached him. "You're definitely not from here," she said. Galang nodded hesitantly. "I... I'm probably from the past." The girl smiled. "My name is Lyra. Welcome to the Year 2150! I can help you back, but before that, I want to show you something extraordinary." Lyra takes Galang around town. He saw robots talking to humans, plants growing without soil, and a sky filled with vehicles floating like fish swimming in the air. However, amidst all this sophistication, Lyra showed something that surprised Galang—a giant library that looked deserted. "People these days hardly read any more," said Lyra sadly. "They just rely on computers and robots to think." Galang felt sorry. He remembered how fun it was to read books and imagine. "I want to help!" he said. Together with Lyra, Galang invites children from the future to read old books that are still stored in the library. Gradually, the children began to become interested, and the library came alive with stories of adventure, fairy tales and science. After her mission was complete, Lyra took Galang back to where she first appeared. "Time to go home," Lyra said with a smile. “Close your eyes!” Lyra continued. He woke up as if it had all been a dream. But when he opened his hand, he found a small book from the future that read: "Never stop reading and imagining." Galang smiled. He knows that his adventure may not really be over. |
36. Based on the story, what problem faced by Galang in the sophisticated country?
A. A deserted giant library.
B. People didn’t want to read at all.
C. People almost didn’t read any more.
D. vehicles floating like fish swimming in the air
37. What did Galang do to solve that condition?
A. He begged Lyra to help him back.
B. He invited children there to read old books.
C. He would never stop reading and imagining.
D. He just relied on computers and robots to think.
38. From the text we know that ….
A. Galang felt sorry the children hardly read book.
B. Galang went back to his time by solving puzzle.
C. Galang invited children from the future to his home.
D. Lyra is the name of the robot that can speak to human.
39. Galang said, “I want to help.”
The indirect form of the sentence is ….
A. Galang said if he wanted to help.
B. Galang said that he wants a help.
C. Galang said that he wants to help.
D. Galang said that he wanted to help.
40. Arrange these sentences to make a coherent story of “Trapped in the game world”.
1) With no other choice, Brian drew his sword and fought with all his might. After a fierce battle, he managed to defeat the dragon with a final attack. Instantly, a bright light covered him.
2) Brian, a 16-year-old teenager who likes playing online games, was suddenly sucked into his computer screen while playing, "Eternal Quest". When he opened his eyes, he was standing in the middle of a dense forest with a sword in his hand and light armor attached to his body.
3) A giant dragon appeared from behind the trees, roaring ferociously. A voice sounded in his head: "Defeat the dragon to return to the real world!"
4) "This is... the game world?" he thought in surprise.
5) When he opened his eyes, he was back in front of the computer screen. But there was one strange thing—the sword he used in the game was now lying next to him in the real world.
A. 2 – 4 – 3 – 1 – 5
B. 2 – 3 – 4 – 1 – 5
C. 2 – 4 – 3 – 5 – 1
D. 3 – 2 – 4 – 1 – 5
This dialog is for question number 41 to 42.
Monita : Okay, so we agreed to make a wall decoration from plastic bottle caps. I’ve got an idea with it.
Galang : What is it? Tell us.
Monita : This is the thing that we are going to make (showing the bottle cap fish).
Andre : A fish?
Made : It does look like a fish in a sea. What is it made of?
Galang : Yeah, what is it made of?
Monita : Well, this fish is made of a circular plastic cap. The cap is the head and the body of the fish. There is a toy eye on the cap. The body of the fish is also painted. The tail is made of triangular paper.
Made : I see.
Monita : Then we glue them onto blue paper. We can add some green ornaments from paper as the plants.
Andre : Ah, I got it. Shall we start preparing the things now?
41. From the dialog, we can conclude that Monita uses blue paper because it …
A. matches the green paper.
B. is agreed by Galang and Andre.
C. looks like the color of sea water.
D. cannot be painted.
42. What is the function of the plastic bottle caps in making the fish?
A. To be the tail of the fish.
B. To be the eyes of the fish.
C. To be the eyes and head of the fish.
D. To be the head and the body of the fish.
This text is for question number 43 to 45.
| 43. According to the advertisement, how can you get 10% discount? A. By buying 2 school bags. B. By buying 2 smart watches. C. By buying school bag and smart watch. D. By donating the bag and the watch to the orphanage.
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44. If you buy the school bag and the smart watch, how much do you have to pay?
A. Rp 60.000 C. Rp. 144.000
B. Rp 100.000 D. Rp. 160.000
45. “Water resistant up to 100 m”
The word ‘resistant’ is synonymous with ….
A. proof
B. limit
C. power
D. supply
This dialog is for question number 46 to 47.
Ayu : Hi, Budi! I want to look for biographies about Mahatma Gandhi, but I don’t know what to do.
Budi : Well, you can use a search engine. You can type "biography of Mahatma Gandhi" in Google. Mind the keywords.
Ayu : So, how do you choose the right source?
Budi : Make sure to choose a trusted source, such as an online encyclopedia, an official website, or a journal article. Additionally, pay attention to the publication date for the most up-to-date information.
Ayu : Oh, so the point is to choose the right keywords and use credible sources, huh?
Budi : That's right. Apart from that, don't forget to check several sources so that the information you get is consistent and accurate.
Ayu : Thank you, Budi. Now I feel better prepared to look for a biography of Mahatma Gandhi!
Budi : You're welcome, Ayu. Good luck searching and I hope the information is useful!
46. Based on the dialog, how do we find something with searching engine?
A. By typing “biography of Mahatma Gandhi.
B. By typing the right keywords in Google.
C. By checking several credible sources.
D. By choosing the right keywords.
47. To use a search engine, you must choose the credible source. You will pick one of these sources, except….
A. journal article
B. official website
C. publication date
D. online encyclopedia
This text is for question number 48 to 49.
Simple Tips for Staying Safe Online on Your Cell Phone 1. Use Password & Fingerprint �� · Lock the cellphone screen with a PIN, pattern or fingerprint so that it is not easily accessed by others. 2. Beware of Suspicious Requests ❌ · Don't easily believe messages or calls that ask for OTP codes or personal account information. 3. Use Wi-Fi Carefully �� · Avoid using public Wi-Fi without a VPN because it could endanger personal data. 4. Enable Two-Step Verification (2FA) �� · Add extra security to social media and email accounts to prevent them from being hacked easily. 5. Turn off Bluetooth & Location when not in use �� · Avoid leaving Bluetooth or GPS on all the time to prevent eavesdropping or tracking. 6. Do Not Share Personal Information �� · Avoid sharing personal data such as addresses, telephone numbers or sensitive photos on the internet. |
48. How can locking your smartphones help keep you safe?
A. It avoids your smartphones from sending the data.
B. Nobody can misuse your smartphones.
C. It is required by the factory.
D. You can go online safely.
49. You get an email telling you that you need to send your phone number immediately. If not, your account will be closed. However, you know that the email is not valid. What should you do about it?
A. Ignore it and block the email if possible.
B. Reply to the email to confirm.
C. Send your phone number.
D. Ask friends to reply it.
50. Arrange these sentences into a good procedural text about how to check the truth of news.
1) Make sure the news is not old or twisted from its original context for a particular purpose.
2) Make sure the news comes from trusted media or sites, not from anonymous or suspicious sources.
3) You can also check the truth of the news through fact-checking sites such as CekFakta, TurnBackHoax, or Snopes.
4) Then compare news from several media to see whether the information is the same or different.
A. 2 – 4 – 1 – 3
B. 2 – 1 – 4 – 3
C. 2 – 3 – 4 – 1
D. 2 – 4 – 3 – 1
II. Answer these questions based on the instructions given!
51. Read the school timetable and answer the questions correctly. (maximum score 4)
a. How many times do Monita and her classmates have break time on Friday?
b. On what days do the students have sports activities?
52. Change the verb in the bracket into the correct passive voice form. (maximum score 4)
a. As one of main tourist destinations, Paris (visit) by a lot of people every year.
b. Five bananas on the tree (eat) by some bats last night.
53. Rewrite the verbs in the bracket into their correct past verb form. (maximum score 3)
a. The management (cancel) the flight because of the bad weather.
b. My sister went to Italy last month, but she did not (visit) Pisa leaning tower.
c. I (buy) some new novels from the bookstore a few weeks ago.
54. Read the text and answer the questions correctly. (maximum score 4)
Hairy babirusas (Babyrousa) are genus of animal that is a relative of wild pigs. They have long fangs that stick out and curve over their snouts. They live in groups around swamps and bushes. They are nocturnal animal, look for food at night, sleep during the day. Their diets consist of tubers, roots, ground animals, fruit and fallen coconuts. They like to eat fruit and plants, such as mangoes, mushrooms and leaves. They only hunt for food at night to avoid some of the wild animals that often attack. Babirusas’ habitat is often found in tropical rainforests. The natural distribution of babirusa is on the island of Sulawesi and the small islands around it; Togean, Sula and Buru. |
a. Based on the text, what is the meaning of nocturnal animal?
b. Considering babirusa’s diets, it can be categorized as … animal.
55. Complete the steps on how to search information through the search engine with the given words! (maximum score 5)
many | will | go | find |
after that | much | must | information |
a. First, 1) … to a search engine.
b. Type the 2) … that you are looking for in the search bar.
c. 3) …, press the enter button.
d. If there are so 4) … websites that provide the information you search for, rephrase the keywords.
e. Several results 5) … appear on the screen, check the date, choose the most up to date ones.
KUNCI JAWABAN
NO | JAWAB | NO | JAWAB | NO | JAWAB | NO | JAWAB | NO | JAWAB |
1. | C | 11. | A | 21. | C | 31. | C | 41. | C |
2. | A | 12. | D | 22. | D | 32. | D | 42. | D |
3. | B | 13. | C | 23. | D | 33. | B | 43. | C |
4. | C | 14. | D | 24. | B | 34. | D | 44. | C |
5. | C | 15. | C | 25. | A | 35. | D | 45. | A |
6. | A | 16. | C | 26. | A | 36. | C | 46. | B |
7. | D | 17. | B | 27. | B | 37. | B | 47. | C |
8. | A | 18. | B | 28. | D | 38. | A | 48. | B |
9. | A | 19. | D | 29. | B | 39. | D | 49. | A |
10. | B | 20. | B | 30. | B | 40. | A | 50. | A |
Uraian
51. a. Once. (Max. Score 4)
b. On Tuesday.
52. a. visit à is visited (Max. Score 4)
b. eat à were eaten
53. a. cancel à canceled (Max. Score 3)
b. visit à visit
c. buy à bought
54. a. They look for food at night, sleep during the day. (Max. Score 4 )
b. Omnivore
55. 1) go 2) information 3) after that D. many E. will (Max. Score 5)
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