YAYASAN PENDIDIKAN ISLAM BADRIL HUDA

MADRASAH TSANAWIYAH
B A D R I L H UD A
Jl. Sumbermalang 35 Jetis, Kecamatan Besuki, Kabupaten Situbondo, 68356
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ULANGAN HARIAN
Nama : ________________________ Mata Pelajaran: BAHASA INGGRIS
Kelas : IX Waktu : 60 MENIT
I. CHOOSE EITHER A, B, C, OR D AS THE CORRECT ANSWER!
The following text is for questions 1 to 5.
Octopus
The octopus is an ocean creature with eight effective feet which it utilizes as hands. These are called ten-
tacles or limbs. “Octopus” originates from two words that have meaning “eight feet”.
The octopus, the squid, and the cuttlefish fit in with the same family that has no outside shells. Their bod-
ies are secured totally with skin. Along these lines the assortment of an octopus is delicate. A completely devel-
oped octopus can be as huge as 5.5 metres and the tentacles can be as long as 9 meters.
Other than utilizing its tentacles or limbs to catch little fish, ocean plants, crabs and lobsters, the octopus
additionally utilizes them against its adversaries. The octopus wraps its tentacles around the prey and crushes it
before eating it.
The octopus escapes from its enemies by giving out a thick dull liquid to obscure the water. It can like-
wise change the color of its body to match its surroundings. It escapes its enemies by doing this.

1. How many tentacles does the octopus have?

A. Five. B. Six. C. Seven. D. Eight.
2. What animals are in the same family with the octopus?
A. The squids and the cuttlefish. B. The jellyfish and the plankton.
C. The crabs and the lobsters. D. The sharks and the whales.
3. How long is the completely developed octopus?
A. 14.5 meters. B. 9 meters. C. 5.5 meters D. 5 meters.
4. What does the octopus do before it eats its prey?
A. The octopus gives out a thick dull liquid. B. The octopus changes the color of its body.
C. The octopus crushes its prey by its tentacles. D. The octopus escapes from its enemy.
5. “The octopus is an ocean creature with eight effective feet which it utilizes as hands.” (Paragraph 1)
What is the synonym of the underlined word?
A. Use. B. Throw. C. Cook. D. Adapt.
The following text is for questions 6 to 10.
Fried Potatoes
Ingredients
☑ 4 big potatoes ☑ 1 teaspoon of salt
☑ 3 tablespoons of olive oil ☑ 3/4 teaspoon of paprika
☑ 1 onion, chopped ☑ 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper
☑ 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped ☑ 1/4 cup chopped of fresh parsley
Equipment
☑ Large skillet
☑ Plate
☑ Pot
Steps
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15
minutes.
2. Drain the potatoes and cut them into 1/2 inch cubes when they are already cool.
3. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and the green bell pepper.
Cook about 5 minutes stirring often, until soft. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
4. Pour remaining 2 tablespoon of olive oil into the skillet and turn heat to medium-high.
5. Add potato cubes, salt, paprika, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are brown for
about 10 minutes.
6. Stir in the onions, green pepper, and parsley and cook for another minute. Serve it hot.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
 6. What does the text tell us about?
A. The potatoes and their use. B. How to make fried potatoes.
C. Ways to boil the potatoes. D. Someone’s experience in cooking.
7. Which statement is NOT TRUE according to the text?
A. It takes 25 minutes to cook the food well.
B. You need three kinds of equipment to cook the meal.
C. The food should be served hot.
D. The potatoes must be cut after they are getting cool.
8. “Transfer to a plate and set aside.” (Step 3)
The word “transfer” in the sentence nearly means … .
A. bring B. move C. drain D. take
9. “Drain the potatoes and cut them into 1/2 inch cubes when they are already cool.” (Step 2)
The word “they” refers to … .
A. the potatoes B. the cubes C. the utensils D. the ingredients
10. “… cook until tender” (Step 1)
The similar meaning of the underlined word is … .
A. soft B. hard C. tough D. chewy

II. CHANGE THESE SENTENCES INTO PASSIVE!

1. The cat eats the fish.
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2. Mrs. Aisha washed the laundry.
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3. They helped me.
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4. Mr. Abdillah greets us.
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5. She wrote a letter.
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II. MAKE EXCLAMATIONS USING “WHAT …” OR “HOW …” FROM THESE SENTENCES!

1. The games are interesting.
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2. The earthquake is terrible.
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3. The singer is awesome.
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4. She is generous.
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5. The city is huge.
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