MAJELIS PENDIDIKAN DASAR DAN MENENGAH

PIMPINAN CABANG MUHAMMADIYAH CIMANGGU

SMP MUHAMMADIYAH CIMANGGU
TERAKREDITASI: B
Alamat : Jln. Raya Cimanggu No. 496  (0280) 6261094 Kec. Cimanggu,Kab. Cilacap 53256

Paket Soal : 14 SOAL TRY OUT

A
MATA PELAJARAN : BAHASA INGGRIS
WAKTU : 120 Menit

Read the text to answer question 1!

Please check in your baggage

one hour before boarding time

1. Where do you find the caution?

a. At the railway station c. At the airport
b. At the harbor d. At the bus station
Read the text to answer question 2!
Makassar, 27th May 2009

Dear Sinta,
Congratulations on your success in the examination
I am very proud of your
Your best friend
Isty

2. Isty is very pleased with Sinta because she has … in her examination
a. Won c. Done
b. Succeeded d. Joined
Read the text to answer question 3 and 4!
From : +628155516250

Just to inform you that the meeting will be cancelled for tomorrow Mon,
may 23’09 at 10 a.m as the principal will arrive from Singapore tonight
Lililan
3. From the text we know that….
a. the principal was away when the message was sent
b. the sender cannot attend the meeting
c. the principal will wait for the meeting the day
d. the sender was in Singapore when he sent the massage
4. The short message is written to……
a. tell what had happened in the meeting
b. inform the cancellation of a meeting
c. say that the principal won’t come to the meeting
d. inform that the sender has just arrived from Singapore
Read the text to answer question 5 and 6!

Hi friends, we are having a

DINNER PARTY
On Wednesday August 13th in class VIIIA are supposed to join
bring one or two friends and wear your funniest clothes to make
the party fun

EXCEL group

5. The persons who may join the party are VIIIA students and their…..
a. Couples c. parents
b. Relatives d. friends

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6. The text is written …….. a dinner party.
a. To announce students to have
b. To invite people to go to
c. In inform people to refuse
d. To force students to go to
Read the text to answer question 7 - 9!
Scout Association of SMP Bunga Bangsa Semarang
To : All Scout Members

We are going to go camping at Bringin area, from 14-16 June

2009. The contribution is Rp 75.000,00. Members who would
like to join the activity should register their names to Mrs.
Katmiati. Registration will be on 10th June 2009.
Naufal A.C
The Chief

7. To whom is the announcement above?

a. Mrs. Katmiati
b. The Chief of the Association
c. All Scout Members
d. Scout Association of SMP Bunga Bangsa Semarang
8. When will the camping activity start?
a. 10th June 2009
b. 14th June 2009
c. 15th June 2009
d. 16th June 2009
9. The contribution is Rp 75.000,00
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
a. Food, drinks, of service which are provided by an organization to pay for something
b. Sum of money that is given to a person or organization to pay for something
c. The act of making official report of something or someone
d. Payment made by someone because he has a debt

Read the text to answer question 10 - 12!

My favorite thing is aquarium. It is a place in which aquatic plants and animals, particularly
fish, are kept. The term is applied to single tanks for home use in which are kept for their
decorative effect and interesting habits and to public institutions with tanks for exhibition
and scientific study of aquatic life.
I make home aquariums to simulate a natural environment. Aquatic plants supply the
oxygen needed by the fish, but often an aerating device is used to furnish additional
oxygen. Goldfish enjoy cool water, but the popular tropical fish must have water at a
constant temperature of 220C (270F) or more. I must keep the water pure and gree of algae
for long periods by sufficient aeration and by keeping mollusks in the aquarium. A layer of
sand or gravel at the bottom of the tank will hold the roots of such important aquatic plants
as tape grass, vallisneira spiralis and aid in the removal of debris. My home aquariums
range in size from small fishbowl holding two or three pets to huge.

10. To give additional oxygen ……..is used in a home aquarium

a. a natural environment
b. aquatic plants
c. an aerating device
d. a layer of sand
11. Which is not needed to stimulate a natural environment in a home aquarium?
a. Putting aquatic plants in the aquarium
b. Using a suitable aerating device
c. keeping mollusks in the aquarium
d. removing the debris regularly
12. What is the above passage about?
a. The witer’s home aquariums
b. a natural environment
c. making an aquarium
d. aquatic plants and animals

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Read the text to answer question 13 - 14!

Yesterday night was the night of the fair, the following day was holiday. The children at
Tim’s school were really excited. They ran down the path out of school as fast as they
could. Tim ran all the way home, and changed into his jeans and sneakers. He ate his
dinner quickly, and sat at the window waiting for his dad to come. He couldn’t wait for six
o’clock when the fair would begin. He had been saving his pocket money for weeks.
When Tim and his family arrived at their fair, it had just opened. Already there were crowds
of people swarming around foodstalls, displays and dozens of rides. “Can I buy some chips
and a drink?” asked Tim
Read the text to answer question 13 - 15!
“Okay” sad Tim’s dad. “But hang on tightly to your wallet. There are a lot of people around”.
“I’ll be fine”, said Tim impatiently.
He found a foodstall, and ordered his food. When the man brought his chips and drink,
whitout thinking. Tim put his wallet on the counter and picked up his food and drink. When
he glanced back, his wallet had vanished! Tim desperately looked him, but it was no use.
All his pocket money was gone.
(Source : Exploring Writing by Sue Carnett)

13. The fair started ……..

a. In the morning c. In the evening
b. In the afternoon d. After school
14. The children at Tim’s school felt excited because ……………
a. They would go to the fair
b. The following night was a holiday
c. Their parents came to visit them
d. They got nes jeans and sneaker
15. “When he glanced back, his wallet has vanished!” (Last paragraph)
The underlined word meanes………….
a. Moved c. Stolen
b. Disappeared d. Changed

Read the text to answer question 16 - 18!

Creole Onion Soup

This is a traditional French dish adapted by the Creoles of New Orleans.

It is sometimes known as “Looney soup”.
Ingredients
1. 75 gr unsalted butter
2. 6 large onions, peeled and sliced
3. Salt and pepper
4. 1 tbsp brown sugar
5. 600 ml beef stock
6. 60 gr plain flour
7. 2 tsp soy sauce
8. 1 tsp worcester souce
9. 6 slinces of French bread
10. 6 tbsp grated cheese
Method
1. Melt butter slowly
2. Add sliced onion, a pinch of salt and pepper and the sugar
3. Cook on a low heat, stirring from time to time, until the onions have browned
4. Add beef stock and bring to the boil
5. Sift the flour, stirring hard to avoid lumps
6. Add chicken stock
7. Simmer for 3-4 hours
8. Add sauces
9. Top each bowl with bread and cheese and place under grill for two minutes, until
cheese has melted. The bowls will be hot, so warn your guests. It is a very filling soup
so you won’t much else to eat. It should be served for 4 to 6 people

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16. How much Worcester sauce do you need to make creole onion soup?
a. One tsp c. One tbsp
b. Two tsp d. Two tbsp
17. Why should you warn guests while having the soup?
a. You won’t want much else to eat c. The cheese has melted
b. The bowl is placed under grill d. The bowls are hot
18. “Simmer for 3 – 4 hours”
What does “Simmer” mean?
a. Boil gently c. Sift sootly
b. Stir carefully d. Melt slowly
Read the text to answer question 19 - 22!
Once upon a time, there were two butterflies, Teri and Roni. They are friends. Teri and Roni
had the same crown
One day, Kodi a frog, saw Teri and Roni quarreling “You took it”No. I did not!” said Teri
“Hey, what’s the matter?” asked Kodi.
“Teri stole my crown!” said Roni
“No. I didn’t,” said Teri
“Yesterday, I still had my crown when she came to visit me,” said Roni
“Today I cannot find the crown! Look, she is wearing it!” Roni shouted.
“My mom gave me this crown,”Teri explained.
Kodi suggested they all go to Roni’s house.
“Where did you put it?” said Kodi to Roni
“I put it on the table,” Roni answered.
They didn’t find the crown
“May be, it fell down,” Kodi looked under the table. Nothing was there.
“It was my favorite crown!” Roni sobbed.
“I didn’t steal your, but if you like it so much, you can have mine,” Teri gave Roni the crown.
It’s here!” Kodi saw the crown behind the curch”
Roni stopped crying, “Thank God, Kodi found it!”
“Sorry, Teri I accused you. I’m a terrible friend!”
“It’s OK, “said Teri.”Let’s say thanks to Kodi”

19. Where did Kodi find the crown?

a. Under the table c. Behind the curtain
b. On the table d. In the house
20. “I put in it on the table” (line 13)
What does the underlined word refer to?
a. The crown c. The table
b. The house d. The curtain
21. From the story, we can learn that ……
a. Trusting each other is very important
b. The goodness is always the winner
c. A wise friend can be trusted
d. We shouldn’t accuse of others without proof
22. From the story above we can conclude that Kodi is a . . . . friend
a. Wise c. Polite
b. Good d. happy
Read the text to answer question 23 - 24!
Y2K VCD LEMS CLEANER
Can make your VCD player in the best operating condition. It can remove the dirts from
laser lens thoroughly. Always keep the sound and picture clear when playing. The cleaning
disc will show you the perfect motion and sound after cleaning. Protect your VCD player
long lasting effectively
Remark
If the result is still bad after the normal cleaning, it may be the problem of disc or machine
of VCD. Please send to professional maintenance.
Directions
Dry type cleaning
 Insert VCD lens cleaner into your player, press the play button. The disc will then spin to
start cleaning process
 When cleaning is finished, you will be played with preset program to show you the
perfect result of cleaning
 Carefully replace the cleaner in the case

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23. What can Y2K VCD les cleaner do to your VCD player?
a. Help it much stonger
b. Make the VCD run faster
c. Remove the dirts from laser lens
d. Keep the sound very audible
24. “Carefully replace the cleaner in the case”
The word “replace” is similar meaning to
a. Take to Change c. Into another
b. Clean carefully d. Put it back
Read the text to answer question 25 - 26!
“The earth’s greats gorge”, the Grand Canyon is located in northwestern Arizona. Its
vastness is 217 mile long, and its widest spans over 17 miles across. It is not surprising
that it has been designated one of the Seven Wonders of The World.
The walls of the canyon are made of limestone, sandstone, lava and other rocks. As the
day passes the rocks reflect different colours. Many tourist come to the canyon just to
wacth the rocks change colour. Cottonwood and willow trees grow at the bottom of the
canyon. Many varieties of cactus gro here as well. The canon is also home to many
animals, such as bobcats, coyotes, kangaroo rats and deer. Today about 4 million visitors
come to Grand Canyon each year. Seeing the Grand Canyon is always a breathtaking and
unforgettable experience.

25. What makes the visitors feel interested watching the rocks?
a. They have different size
b. They reflect human’s life
c. They can into different colour
d. They can change its form
26. “…..Grand Canyon is always a breathtaking and unforgettable experience.” ( last
paragraph)
The underlined word has the same meaning with……………
a. Strong emotional c. Amazing
b. Available d. Unbelievable
Read the text to answer question 27 - 29!
Have you ever visited a place which made you want to stay forever?
I have. Last year, I went to Situ Cileunca. At first, I thought the place was only the same as
other places in Bandung. But I was very surprise to find that it was the most beautiful place
I’ve ever visited.
There were fantastic meadows, a lake and a river. The meadow was very large. In
the middle of the meadow there were many cows and sheep. All the animals werw fat and
healthy because they could easily get some grass in that large meadow. At the edge of the
meadow, there was a small river. The water in the river was very cold. But, the sound of
the streaming water was good to hear, especially in the evening.
Not far away from the herd of cattle, there was a lake. The lake wasn’t too big, but it
was very beautiful. The water was very clear and clean. We could see many fish in the
lake. The most amazing thing was the water it self. It was not cold although the weather
around was extremely freezing.
Unfortunately, I stayed there for just three days because we had to go back to
Jakarta. But I have promised my self to come back later

27. What does the writer tell you about?

a. Visiting fantastic meadows
b. Living in Situ Cileunca
c. Seeing many fish in the Lake
d. Visiting Situ Cileunca
28. What does the paragraph three tell us about?
a. The beauty of lake
b. The weather around the lake
c. The fish in the lake
d. The water in the river
29. Why was the writer very surprised?
a. The place was exceptional
b. The weather around the lake was cold
c. The fish in the lake was beautiful
d. The water was warm

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Read the text to answer question 30 - 33!
Do you know that a giraffe may grow more than six metres tall? Yes, the giraffe is a
very tall animal. In fact, it is the tallest animal in the world
A giraffe has a very long neck. Unfortunately, the giraffe cannot bend its neck easily.
Thus, when it wants to drink water at a pool, the giraffe has to spread its front legs apart, so
it can reach the water.
A giraffe feeds on plant only. Hence, it can reach the leaves on trees easily because
of its height. Also, a giraffe has a very long tongue about 0,5 metres long. The giraffe uses
this long tongue skillfully to pick leaves off plants and trees
This tall animal can protect it self very well. It has a very good sence of smell and
sight. It can hear very well too. Finally, it can gallop very fast at a speed of 50 km p. h.
The giraffe’s hind legs and long neck are also very useful. For example, a giraffe
can kick its enemy with its hind legs or even hit out with its long neck.

30. What does a giraffe use to kick its enemy?

a. Front legs
b. Bent neck
c. Hind legs
d. Long tongue
31. What can a giraffe do with its height?
a. It may grow more than six metres tall
b. Its legs must be spread apart for drinking
c. It is able to reach the leaves on the trees
d. It can gallop at speed of 50 km p.h
32. What does the text tell us about?
a. The protective animals
b. The height of giraffe
c. The giraffe long tongue
d. Giraffe in general
33. “……can protect it self very well” (paragraph 4)
What does the underlined word mean?
a. Having serious attention
b. Keeping safe from danger
c. Increasing in height
d. Taking care seriously
Read the text to answer question 34-36!

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34. How many rooms does Hotel Jayakarta have for the guest?
a. 39 c. 54
b. 45 d. 136
35. Which in INCORRECT about the hotel?
a. There are three bedrooms in pethouse
b. Its function rooms can accommodate more than one thousand people
c. The guests can bring their children on the sandy beach near it
d. It provides its guest with an open air swimming pool
36. “Banguet and function facilities are available…..”
The underlined word means we can……….easily
a. Find c. Refuse
b. Provide d.Force

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Read the text to answer question 37- 40!
Dear Irfan,
I am very glad to write this letter to you. How is your school? Here in Sleman, we are
preparing for the independence Day celebrations. So every body is very busy.
First, we are going to have some sports competition. There will be soccer, volley ball
and a tug of war competition. The winning team will receive a big goat as a prize. I’m going
to play in the foot ball and volley ball competitions
Then, we are going to have a wayang show on the night before the Independence
Day. The Dalang is a famous one from Yogyakarta. He will perform all night long. Have you
ever seen awayang show? It is very entertaining
Finally, I’m going to attend a flag raising ceremony at school on Independence Day.
After that, we will give out przes to the competition winners
What are your plants for the Independence Day celebrations? Please write back and
tell me.

Best regards,
Joko

37. What is the prize for the winners of the sports competition?
a. An amount of money c. A new ball
b. A golden trophy d. A big goat
38. How many competitions will Joko join?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. four
39. “He will perform all night long” (pargraph 3)
The word “He” refers to………….
a. Irfan
b. Joko
c. The winner
d. The dalang
40. “we will give out przes to….” (pargraph 4)
What does the underlined word mean?
a. Receive
b. Send
c. Distribute
d. Buy
Read the text to answer question 41- 43!
With drawing cash with an ATM card Steps:
1. Read the direction
2. Put your card into the slot
3. Punch in your PIN
4. When the choices appear, select “Withdrawal from checking”
5. Enter the amount that you want to Withdraw
6. When your money appears, remove it
7. When the nachine asks if you are finished, press “Yes”
8. Take out the receipt.

41. What should you do after inserting your card?

a. Press “yes”
b. Enter the PIN
c. Select “continue”
d. Take the receipt
42. What is the text about?
a. The best way to keep our money safe
b. The procedures of saving money in a bank
c. The description of an Automatic Teller Machine
d. The ways to withdraw money from Automatic Teller Machine
43. What do you have to do if you want to withdraw again?
a. Punch in your PIN again and take the money
b. Press “no” when the machine asks if you’re finished
c. Enter the amount that you want to draw
d. Remove the money when it appears
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Read the text to answer question 44 - 46!
Theatre is a place where people entertain the audience well. The people who…..(44)
called actors and actresses, act in plays on a stage. A ……(45) can be raised platform, or
it can be part of the floor in a room, either in the centre of the room or against the wall. The
audience is very important part of a theatre because it is for the audience that actors and
actresses act……(46) and the play wright writes interestingly. Without an audience, they
are only rehearsing or practicing

44. a. perform
b. disguise
c. pretend
d. work
45. a. stage
b. screen
c. show
d. script
46. a. spontaneously
b. perfectly
c. friendly
d. personally
For number 47 and 48 arrange the words into a good sentence
47. when – leave – gas stove – on - do – unattended – not
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
a. 5 – 7 – 6 – 3 – 4 – 2 – 1
b. 5 – 7 - 3 – 4 – 6 – 1 – 2
c. 5 – 7 – 6 – 3 – 1 – 2 – 4
d. 5 – 7 – 2 – 3 – 6 – 1 – 4
48. Delicious – it’s – sample – a – very – it’s – but – dish – very
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
a. 2 – 5 – 1 – 8 – 7 – 6 – 9 – 4 – 3
b. 6 – 4 – 5 – 3 – 1 – 7 – 2 – 9 – 8
c. 2 – 4 – 5 – 3 – 8 – 7 – 6 – 9 – 1
d. 6 – 9 – 1 – 3 – 7 – 2 – 5 – 4 – 3
49. Arrange the following sentences into a good narrative text!
1. The five-footed bear liked to help other animals
2. One afternoon, when the five-footed bear went home, he found a rabbit under a
mahogany tree
3. But all animals who lived with him didn’t feel strange
4. Once upon a time there was a strage bear who lived in a jungle
5. Then, the five-footed bear brought him to his home
6. His home was open for anyone who wanted to stay
7. He had five feet
8. The rabbit looked hungry

a. 4 – 7 – 3 – 5 – 6 – 8 – 2 – 1
b. 4 – 7 – 1 – 3 – 8 – 6 – 5 – 2
c. 4 – 7 – 3 – 1 – 6 – 2 – 8 – 5
d. 4 – 7 – 3 – 1 – 5 – 2 – 6 – 8
50. Arrange the following sentences into a good recount text!
1. The bus was air-conditioned, so I felt comfortable
2. All the passengers got off, did their prayers and had dinner
3. Then I took a taxi to my grandparent’s house
4. In my holiday I visited my grandparents in Bandung
5. The bus stopped at Pekalongan
6. I went there by bus. It left at five in the afternoon
7. The bus reached Bandung at six

The best arrangement to make a text is………….

a. 4-6-5-1-7-2-3
b. 4-6-2-1-5-7-3
c. 4-6-1-5-2-7-3
d. 4-6-5-2-1-3-7

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