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YAYASAN PENDIDIKAN ISLAM DARUL ARQOM SEKOLAH MENENGAH PERTAMA (SMP) DARUL ARQOM UJIAN SEKOLAH BERSTANDAR NASIONAL (USBN) TAHUN AJARAN 2018/2019

Nama sekolah Mata Pelajaran Kelas/Semester Waktu

: SMP Darul Arqom : Bahasa Inggris : IX : 120 menit

I. Choose the correct answer (A), (B), (C), or (D) for each number! For questions 1 to 3 read the following the 2. Why does the student’s Association hold text. the gathering? A. To obey the request of the principal To welcome the new members of our B. To greet all the new seventh graders school on the seventh graders, C. To meet all seventh graders in Student’s the student’s Association will hold Association a student gathering for all students of D. To get information about the students of SMP Nusantara on August 15 of seventh graders at 4 p.m in the hall. To all seventh graders, please come. It is a must for you. 3. ‘The student’s Association will hold a student gathering for . . . “ For more information, The underlined word is closest to . . . Contact Rudy at the Student’s Center A. Performing Student’s Association Deputy B. Watching To get information about the students of C. Collecting seventh graders D. Meeting

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How can the students get more information? A. Come to school B. Gather in the hall C. Contac Rudy D. Come to principal’s office

Read the text and answer questions 4 and 5

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Where will the event be held? A. In a cafe C. In a house B. At school D. In a city hall

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What is the purpose of the text above? A. To inform abour birthday party B. To get people’s attention of the event C. To tell about the entertainment in the school D. To invite people to attend a school reunion Questions number 8 and 9 refer to the following text

To : Intan Hallo girl! How are you? I hope you feel better now. Well, there is good news from school today. Public Library will hold a book fair in our school next Saturday. There will be some interesting books to buy. The lists of books had been already distributed.I’ll show you tomorrow if you come. All price will be cut off until 75%. It’s fantastic, isn’t it? I’ll buy some.

Dear Willy,

Sender : CONGRATULATION Wishing you luck and success in all that you do. Your graduation is something to celebrate. You are someone to congrtulate.

Aldi 4.

What will Aldi show to Intan? A. Lists of prices B. Lists of books C. Fantastic books D. A good news from school 5.

From the message, we know that . . . A. Aldi will buy some books at the books fair B. Intan has already got the lists of the books C. Aldi invites Intan to buy her book D. The principal will hold the books fair For questions 6 to 8 based on the text. Time flies so fast that we may no longe share moments together.... Come and meet your your old friends There will be refreshments, entertainments and games at SMPN 1 Kebayoran Baru on Saturday, September 4,2017. Contact Person : Andi (0856 3355 4422)

From Caty

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Why is the text written for? A. To congratulate Willy finished in school B. To succeed Willy’s school C. To celebrate graduation D. To share the job

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“Your graduation is something to celebrate.” The underlined word is closest in meaning to .... A. Tribute B. Rejoice C. Publicize D. Dedicated Questions number 10 -12 refer to the following text.

Announcement

Read the text and answer questions 13 and 14

To : Basketball Team There will be a basketball competition for junior high students in our city. The contest will be held next month, June 8 to 12 in the sports center not far from our school. We were the runners-up last year, so we have to become the best this year. Therefore, our team will practice every day during this month. Please gather at the school basketball court after school today for our first practice. We have to win. Keep up the good team work. Basketball Coach, Mr. Aly 10. Why do they have to keep up their good team work? A. They will join the competition B. They want to be a good team C. They want to be the winner D. Their coach is Mr. Aly 11. Where will the basketball competition be held? A. At the school basketball court. B. In the nearby sport center C. At the center of the school D. In the city center 12. “......the freshmen, the sophomores and the junior.” The underlined word has closest meaning with ........... A. Second grade students B. Third grade students C. Special uniform D. New students

13. Why is it important for us to read the text? A. To identify price P of the product r weight of the product B. To know the i C. To tell ingredients of the product n D. To get detail information about nutrition c fact i p 14. From the label l above, we got the information that e the product is . . . A. It has a lots of cholesterol B. It is safe to consume C. It is Safety to use D. Height price The text is for questions number 15-17 FAMOUS FABLE Don’t miss the great offer! Aset of the most read children’s stories written by both local and foreign writers Get fifteen books for only Rp 400,000

15. What is being advertised in the text? A. Local books B. Foreign book C. Famous fable D. Children books 16. What books will you get for Rp 400,000? A. Twelve books on either famous fables or favorite stories B. Fifteen books written by foreign writers C. Twelve books on favorite stories D. Fifteen books on famous fable 17. To whom is the text directed to? A. Students B. Teachers C. Children D. Mother For questions 18 to 20 refer to the following text. Every April 21 people in Indonesia commemorate the kartini day. It is beautiful day for woman because we celebrate the birth of great lady R.A. Kartini. Everyone knows who Kartini is. She is our National heroine and a great lady with the bright idea. Kartini was born in 1879 April 21 in Mayong Jepara. Her father was Ramasosronibgrat a Wedana ( assistant of head regency) in Mayong Her mother Ma. Ngasirah was a girl from Teluk Awur village in Jepara as the daughter of a noble family, she felt lucky because she got more than the ordinary people got. She got better education than other children. In November 12 1903 she married Adipati Djoyodiningrat, the head of Rembang Regency.

According to Javanese tradition Kartini had to follow her husband. Then she moved to Rembang. In September 13 1904 she gave a birth to her son. His name was Singgih. But after giving birth to a son, her condition was getting worse and she finally passed away on September 17 1904 on her 25 years old. Now Kartini has gone, but her spirit and dream will always be in our hearth. Nowdays, Indonesian woman progress is influenced by Kartini’s spirit stated on collection of letter “Habis Gelap Terbitlah Terang”.

18. What is the text about? A. The life of Kartini’s family B. The life of R.A. Kartini C. The heroic Woman D. Kartini’s dream 19. What was Kartini writing? A. Novel B. Book C. Article D. Letter 20. Why were Indonesian woman progress influenced by R.A.Kartini? A. She was a hero woman B. She gave spirit for Indonesian woman C. She struggled for woman emancipation D. She wrote a letter entitled Habislah Gelap Terbitlah Terang

Read the text and answer questions 21 to 23 On hot day, a thirsty fox came to a deep well to drink. Unfortunately, he fell into the well and could find no way to escape. A thirsty goat came to the same well and saw the fox. He ask to the fox whether the water was good. The fox is tricky, he thought of the way to escape from the well so he told the goad that the taste of fresh water in the well was very nice. Then, He ask the goat to jump into the well to share the water. When the goat finished drinking the water, the fox informed him, the difficulty they were both in. He suggested a plan for their escape. “if,” said he, “You will place your fore feet upon the wall and bend your head , I will run up your back and escape,and I will help you out afterward.” The goat readily agreed and the fox leaped upon his back. Climbing on goat’s horns, he safely reached the mouth of the well and left the goat alone. The goat screamed for help to fox. But the wicked fox just turned around and cried out.” You are foolish oldfellow! If you are clever you will think before jumping.”

21. Who stayed in the well at last? A. The goat B. The fox C. The thirsty fox D. The clever fox

22. “The goat screamed for help to fox. But the wicked fox just turned around and cried out.” From the statement, the fox was . . . A. Evil B. Kind C. Smart D. Generous 23. What can we learn from the story? A. Never trust a stranger easily B. Always have a positive thought C. Don’t judge the book from its cover D. Always prepare everything before you act. Read the text and answer questions 24 to 26 March 16th was my daughter’s 5th birthday so I baked a cute birthday cake for her. I decorated it with some of her favorite cartoon characters, it was such a wonderful experience for me. My wife inspired me to make this special birthday cake. On that day, I went shopping and got all items for the cake. I never made it before , so I was a bit nervous. Before I made the cake I imagined how to decorate it, and then I started right away. I chose chocolate flavor and followed the steps in the recipe. And I finally I could make it. It was not bad at all. All the people who were invited to the party loved the caked. I was very proud when my wife told the guests that I made the birthday cake by myself.

. I was satisfied to see the look on their face to know that I could make such a delicious cake. I promised my daughter I would make another cute cake for 6th birthday cake. 24. What is the main idea of the second paragraph? A. The decoration of the cake was interesting B. The cake made by writer was delicious C. The writer made the birthday cake by himself D. Baking cake was a bad experience for the writer 25. The text shows that the writer’s cake was . ... A. Bad B. Tasty C. Terrible D. Expensive 26. Why was the writer nervous when he baked the cake? A. He was ashamed of his wife B. He could not make a cake at all C. Some people were watching him D. It was his first experience to bake cake The text is for questions 29 to 31 Albert Enstein was born in 1879 Germany. He graduated from the University of Zurich in Switzerland in 1905. In 1905 he also did some of his famous work in Physic. In 1919 he won the Noble Prize for Physic. Between 1919 and 1933 he lived in Germany and travelled a lot to talk to other scientists. Then, in 1933 he had to leave Germany because of Hilter and the Nazy

Party. He moved to United Stated from 1933 until his death. E lived in Prince town, New Jersey. He died on 18th April1955. 29. What is the text written for? A. To tell the achievement of Albert Enstein B. To amuse the readers or listeners C. To give information about Albert Enstein’s childhood D. To tell the life of Albert Enstein 30. When did Albert Enstein win the Noble Prize? A. In 1905 a podium towards the eastern and the western B. In 1919 C. In 1933 D. In 1955 31. “In 1905 he also did some of his famous work in Physic”. The underlined word has the same meaning with . . . A. Well B. Great C. Familiar D. Popular Read the following text to answer questions 32 to 34 The Yogya Kembali Monument is located in Yogyakarta. It is three kilometers north of the Yogya city center in the Jongkang Village of the Sleman Regency. The monument was ingurated on June 29th, 1985 to commemorate the historic Indonesian struggle for independence. Yogya kembali means Yogya returns, as a reminder of the returning of the Indonesian republic Government.

There two sections of the Yogya Kembali Monument. The first section of the Cureng Aircraft is on the eastern gate, while the other section of Guntai Aircraft stand closer to the Western entrance of the monument. The monument has two wheeled-mechine guns which can be seen from a podium towards the eastern and western side. In the southern end of the yard, there is a wall engraved with 420 names of freedom fighters who lost their lives during a great struggle, from December 19th, 1948 to June 29th,, 1949. A poem by Chairil Anwar, titled Karawang Bekasi, is written on one side of the wall dedicated to the unknown patriots. The Yogya Kembali Monument is surrounded by fish ponds. It is divided into four alleys which lead to the main building. The main building consists of different floors displaying a wide-range of collections during and after the war times. It shows dioramas, carved reliefs or collection of clothes and weapons. 32. What is the topic of the text ? A. Yogyakarta building B. The Guntai Aircraft C. History building of Indonesia D. The Yogyakarta Kembali Monument 33. “The Yogya Kembali Monument is located in Yogyakarta. It is three kilometers . . . The underlined word refer to . . . A. Location B. Yogyakarta city A. Wheeled-mechine B. The Yogya Kembali Monument

34. What can be found in the western entrance of the monument? A. A wall engraved with 420 B. Two wheeled-mechine guns C. A replica of the Guntai Aircraft D. A replica of the Cureng Aircraft Read the following text and answer questions 35 to 37 Once upon a time in West Sumatra, a widow took her two children to a party. At the party, a traditional music show was about to perfrom at a stage. The children asked their mother if they could go and see the show . ‘’Yes, you my go there. But please remember, don’t go too far,’’ said the mother. The children then ran to the stage. Soon they got boret just watching the show so they took a walk around the stage. They forgot their mother’s message not to go too far.Suddently they saw a pond. Then they jumped into it and enjoyed its fresh water. Meanwhile, the mother felt so desperate because she could not find them until the day turned into night. She went home without her children and fell asleep after a long hour of crying in her sleep, she dreamed about meeting an old woman who told her, to see them, throw a handful of rice into the pond. Your children will appear”. As soon as she woke up, she quickly ran to the pond and had a handful of rice in her hand. When she rached it, she threw the rice in the pond and called her children’s names. The dream was true! Two big fish with beautiful colors appeared in the pond.The mother cried when she saw them. Her chldren turned into big beautiful fish because they disobeyed their mother’s message.

The village where the pond was located is now called Desa Sungai Jernih. It is called so because the water in the pond was very clear. Today, the people of the village come to that pond because they think it is a sacred place. 35. Why did the woman feel so woried? A. She couldn’t find her children. B. Her chidren ignored her message C. She went home without her children D. Her children went to swim in a pond 36. What is the best title of the text? A. A mother and her children B. A village in West Sumatera C. Desa Sungai Jernih D. West Sumatera Read the text and answer questions 37 to 40 Butterflies are day flying insects of the order Lepidoptera. They are grouped together in the suborder Rhopalacera. Buterflies are closely related to moths from which they evolved. The life of butterflies is closely connected to flowering plants, which their larvae feed on, and their adults feed and lay their eggs on. They have a long-lasting history of co-evolution with flowering plants. Many of the details of plant anatomy are related to their pollinators and vice versa. The other notable features of butterflies are their extraordinary range of colours and patterns of their wings. Butterflies in their adult stage can live from a week to nearly a year depending on the species.

Many species have long larvae life stages. But other species can remain in egg stages or asleep in their pupal in order to survive winters. 37. The text mainly talks about . . . A. Moth B. Larvae C. Insect D. Butterfly 38. How dop the larvae of some butterfly species survive winter? A. They live from a week to a year B. They remain asleep in their pupal C. They connect to flowering plants D. They are related to moths 39. What do butterflies evolve from? A. Moths B. Insect C. Larvae D. Flowers 40. “ . . . “, which their larvae feed on, . . . “ (Paragraph 2) The underlined word is closest in meaning to . . . A. Caterpillar B. Cocoon C. Adult D. Egg

II. ESSAY Read the text to answer questions 1 and 2 TULIP Tulips grows from 10 to 70 centimaters tall. They can even grow in the cold and snowy winter. They have 2 to 6 leaves. Some species can have up to 12 leaves. The stem have no leaves, withlarge species having some leaves and smaller speciec have none. Typically species have one flower per stem but a few species have up to four flower. The colorful and attracrive cup shaped flowers typically have three petals and three sepals which are mostly termed as tepals because they are nearly identical. Although tulips are associated with the Netherlands, commercials cultivation of the flower began in the Ottoman Empire. The word tulip is derived from Persian Language did ban. Tulips are indigeneous to mountainous areas with temperatures climates. They grow well in climates with long cool springs and early summers, but are often grown as spring blooming annual plantings in warmer areas of the world. The bulbs are usually planted in late summerand fall, normally from 10 to 20 centimaters deep. Depending on the type planted in well drained soils. In part of the world that do not have long cool spring and early summers, the bulbs are planted up to 12 inches deep. These provide some protection from the heat of summer and force the plants to produce one large bulb each year instead of manny smaller non bloming ones. This can extend the usefulness of the plants in warmer aras a few years.

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What country is usually associated with tulip? 2. “. . . but are often grown as spring blooming annual planting.” The underline word is closest meaning to . . . 3. Rearrange these words into the correct sentence. To learn – Maria – did not – know – was – 1 2 3 4 5 but – eager – she 6 7 8 Fill in the blank with preposition and conjunction, for number 44 and 45. Fish breathe (44) . . . gills. These look like combs (45) . . . are found on each side of the head of the fish. ---Good Luck. Do It Yourself---