SOAL PENYISIHAN MA JA AL HAQ

BAHASA INGGRIS

Reading Section
Choose the best answer for each question !
Read the text and answer questions 1 – 3 !
Attention, please!
According to the new rule in our country, all children should have identity cards. The
cards can be used as a requirement to continue their studies. Along with that, our school
has a program that will help you get identity cards. It is especially aimed at the ninth grade
students. Please hand in the copy of birth certificate, copy of family cards and
photographs to your class teachers.

1. Why should the students submit their birth certificates, family cards and photographs?
A. To get scholarships.
B. To continue their studies.
C. To make their identity cards.
D. To receive the student numbers.

2. What will the students do right after reading the text?

A. Meet the headmaster
B. Go to the related institution
C. Meet their teachers for completing the requirements.
D. Prepare the requirements for their identity card.

3. “…. is used as a requirement to continue studies”

What does the bolded word mean?
A. An urgent condition.
B. A necessary thing.
C. A normal condition.
D. An additional object.
Read the text and answer questions 4 – 6 !

Have you ever wondered how people get chocolate from? In this article we’ll enter the
amazing world of chocolate so you can understand exactly what you’re eating.
Chocolate starts with a tree called the cacao tree. This tree grows in equatorial regions,
especially in places such as South America, Africa, and Indonesia. The cacao tree produces a
fruit about the size of a small pine apple. Inside the fruit are the tree’s seeds, also known as
cocoa beans.
The beans are fermented for about a week, dried in the sun and then shipped to the
chocolate maker. The chocolate maker starts by roasting the beans to bring out the flavour.
Different beans from different places have different qualities and flavor, so they are often
sorted and blended to produce a distinctive mix. Next, the roasted beans are winnowed.
Winnowing removes the meat nib of the cacao bean from its shell. Then, the nibs are blended.
The blended nibs are ground to make it a liquid. The liquid is called chocolate liquor. It tastes
bitter. All seeds contain some amount of fat, and cacao beans are not different. However,
cacao beans are half fat, which is why the ground nibs form liquid. It’s pure bitter chocolate.

4. The text is about …

A. the cacao tree
B. the cacao beans
C. the raw chocolate
D. the making of chocolate

5. The third paragraph focuses on …

A. the process of producing chocolate
B. how to produce the cocoa flavour
C. where chocolate comes from
D. the chocolate liquor

6. ” …, so they are often sorted and blended to produce …” (Paragraph 3.) The word
“sorted “ is close in meaning to …
A. arranged
B. combined
C. separated
D. distributed
Read the text and answer questions 7 – 11!

A distinctively American architecture began with Frank Lloyd Wright, who had
taken to heart the admonition that form should follow function, and who thought of
buildings not as separate architectural entities but as parts of an organic whole that
included the land, the community, and the society. In a very real way the houses of
colonial New England and some of the southern plantations had been functional, but
Wright was the first architect to make functionalism the authoritative principle for
public as well as for domestic buildings. As early as 1906 he built the Unity Temple in
Oak Park, Illinois, the first of those churches that did so much to revolutionize
ecclesiastical architecture in the United States. Thereafter he turned his genius to such
miscellaneous structures as houses, schools, office buildings, and factories, among
them the famous Larkin Building in Buffalo, New York, and the Johnson Wax Company
building in Racine, Wisconsin.

7. The phrase “taken to heart” in line 2 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. Taken seriously
B. Criticized
C. Memorized
D. Taken offence

8. In what way did Wright’s public buildings differ from most of those built by
earlierarchitects ?
A. They were built on a larger scale.
B. Their materials came from the southern United States.
C. They looked more like private homes.
D. Their designs were based on how they would be used.

9. The author mentions the Unity Temple because it ...

A. was Wright’s first building
B. influenced the architecture of subsequent churches
C. demonstrated traditional ecclesiastical architecture
D. was the largest church Wright ever designed

10. The passage mentions that all of the following structures were built by Wright, EXCEPT ...
A. factories
B. public buildings
C. offices
D. southern plantations
11. Which of the following statements best reflects one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural
principles?
A. Beautiful design is more important than utility.
B. Ecclesiastical architecture should be derived from traditional designs.
C. A building should fit into its surroundings.
D. The architecture of public buildings

Read the text and answer questions 12 – 15 !

The Sense of Taste

The sense of taste is one of a persons five senses. We taste with the help of taste-
buds in the tongue. There are four mains’ Kinds of taste: sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. All
other tastes are just mixtures of two or more of these main types. The surface of the
tongue has more than fifteen thousand taste-buds (or cells). These are connected to the
brain by special nerves which send the so-called 'tastes messages.
When the tongue comes into contact with food of any Kind, the taste-buds will
pick up the taste. The nerves then send a message to the brain. This will make us aware
of the taste. All this happens in just a few seconds.
There are four Kinds of taste-buds, each of which is sensitive to onw a particular
taste. These four groups are located in different parts of the tongue. The taste-buds for
salty and sweet tastes are found round the tip of the tongue and along its sides. Sour
tastes can be picked up own at the sides of the tongue. The taste-buds of the bitter taste
are found at the innermost edge of the tongue.
There are taste-buds at the centre of the tongue. The senses of smell and sight
can affect taste. The good smell of food increases its taste. Similarly, attractive colours
can make food appear tastier and more delicious. If food does not smell good or is dull-
coloured, it will look tasty and may not taste good at all. Very hot or cold sensations can
maxe the taste-buds insensitive. Food that is too hot or too cold, when placed in the
mouth, will have no tastes at all.

12. We can taste any Kind of food because of ...

A. the good smell of food
B. the four mains’ kinds of taste
C. the taste-buds in the tongue
D. the senses of smell and sight

13. When we eat very hot or cold food ...

A. the food will lose its taste
B. the food won't smell good
C. the taste of the food increases
D. the taste-buds will be sensitive
14. The senses of smell and sight ...
A. increase the taste of the food
B. affect the taste of the food
C. make food more delicious
D. make the food look good

15. The purpose of the text is ...

A. to explain how we can taste any food in the mouth
B. to give a report about the sense of taste
C. to inform how important the tongue is
D. to describe the use of the tongue

Read the text and answer questions 16 – 18 !

Gold is a precious metal. Gold is used as ornaments or as money.

Gold is found in many places, but in a small supply. It is often found on the
surface of the earth. Since gold is a heavy substance, it is sometimes found loose on
bottom of rivers. The gold is found together with sand and rocks, and must be
separated from them. It is simple to search for this type of gold.
It is not usually necessary to drill for gold, but when a layer of gold is located deep
below the surface of the earth, it is possible to drill a hole into the ground. Engineers
have developed modern process for removing gold from rocks.
Since gold is not very hard, it is sometimes melted and added to other
substances for making rings, coins, and art objects. It will be priced forever because it
is beautiful, rare, and useful.

16. The best title of the text above is …..

A. Gold
B. Metal
C. Rare Metal
D. Beautiful Ornaments

17. The text above is mainly intended to …. about gold.

A. Classify
B. Discuss
C. Describe
D. Elaborate

18. “It will be priced forever because ... .” (Paragraph 4) The underlined word means …
A. Amazing
B. Valuable
C. Worthless
D. Greatness
Read the text and answer questions 19 – 22 !

Old Enough?
When a person old enough to be responsible for a crime? This question needs to be
investigated because the current law is not good enough.
The law at present protects children aged between ten years and four years from
being punished for committing crimes. It is believed that children under fourteen years
are too young to realize the seriousness of their crimes. Mr. Stephen Scarlett, head of the
NSW Children’s Court, describes how clever young offenders use this defense, saying
that they are too young to understand that they have broken the law. Mr. Scarlett, an
expert on this subject, states that the age should be dropped from fourteen to twelve
years. I agree with this.
Teenagers these days are far more sophisticated than those in the past. The law
should recognize this. In a recent survey some people suggested that the age for being
responsible for a crime should be dropped to eight years old. This, I feel, is too young.
Fourteen, however, is too old. Is there anyone who believes that a fourteen-year-old
does not know that it is against the law to steal or vandalize property? By the age of
twelve, children are aware of what is legal and what is not.
Public pressure creates change. It is now up to the public to put pressure on the
government to change the age at which a person may be held responsible for a crime
from fourteen years to twelve years. Out of date laws have no place in a modern society,
especially one that needs people to be responsible for their actions.

19. What does the text above talk about ?

A. When a person is old enough to be responsible for a crime
B. When a person is being punished for committing crimes
C. When children are too young to be responsible for a crime
D. When a person is too old to be responsible for a crime

20. In what age are the children protected by the present law from being punished for
committing crimes?
A. Ten years old
B. Fourteen years old
C. Ten to fourteen years old
D. Eight years old

21. In what paragraph do we find the recommendation of the text above ...
A. In the first paragraph
B. In the second paragraph
C. In the third paragraph
D. In the fourth paragraph
22. “Teenagers these days are far more sophisticated than those in the past. The word “those”
refer to…..
A. Days
B. Teenagers
C. Laws
D. Children

Read the text and answer questions 23 – 25 !

Insomnia, or sleeplessness, is a sleep disorder in which there is an inability to
fall asleep or to stay asleep as long as desired. While the term is sometimes used to
describe a disorder demonstrated by polysomnographic evidence of disturbed sleep,
this sleep disorder is often practically defined as a positive response to either of two
questions: “Do you experience difficulty sleeping?” or “Do you have difficulty falling
or staying asleep?”
Insomnia is most often thought of as both a medical sign and a symptom that
can accompany several sleeps, medical, and psychiatric disorders characterized by a
persistent difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep or sleep of poor quality.
Insomnia is typically followed by functional impairment while awake.
Insomnia can occur at any age, but it is particularly common in the elderly. Insomnia can
be short term (up to three weeks) or long term (above 3–4 weeks), which can lead to
memory problems, depression, irritability and an increased risk of heart disease and
automobile related accidents.
Those who are having trouble sleeping sometimes turn to sleeping pills,
which can help when used occasionally but may lead to substance dependence or
addiction if used regularly for an extended period.
Insomnia can be grouped into primary and secondary, or comorbid, insomnia.
Primary insomnia is a sleep disorder, not attributable to a medical, psychiatric, or
environmental cause. It is described as a complaint of prolonged sleep onset latency,
disturbance of sleep maintenance, or the experience of non-refreshing sleep. A
complete diagnosis will differentiate between free-standing primary insomnia,
insomnia as secondary to another condition, and primary insomnia co-morbid with one or
more conditions.

23. What is the author’s main point in the passage ?

A. Another name of insomnia
B. The poor quality of sleep
C. The general idea of sleepless- ness
D. The disadvantages of sleep disorder

24. It is stated in the passage that Insomnia ...

A. can be occurred only to elderly people.
B. is waking up problem.
C. can cause memory problem.
D. can be treated by only consum- ing sleeping pills
25. Which of the following is NOT true about the passage?
A. Sleep disorder is the other name of Insomnia.
B. Insomnia can lead people to have physical impairment.
C. Consuming sleeping pills doesn’t cause addiction.
D. Insomnia can be grouped into two categories.

Grammar Section
26. While living in Bogor, we always sent to school on foot. This means that we … on foot
while we were living in Bogor
A. Used to go to school
B. Go to school
C. Are going to school
D. Are used to going to school

27. . “I’d like to book three standard rooms for next week, please”
“I’m sorry, Sir, our hotel … until the end of the month.”
A. Fully books
B. Being fully booked
C. Be fully books
D. Is fully booked

28. Yasmin: I don't like onion.

Mehdi: ....
A. So don't l
B. So do!
C. I don't either
D. Either do l

29. I like playing chess ... than playing basketball.

A. More than
B. Better
C. Best
D. Than

30. ... you like hot or cold drink?

A. Should
B. Will
C. Would
D. Could
31. The correct arrangement of the sentences is ...
1. No Sir, I haven't made the bed yet, but I cleaned the carpet.
2. Good morning Didi, what are you doing?
3. Have you made the bed?
4. I am cleaning Room 22, Sir
5. Have you put new towels in the bathroom?
6. Yes sir, I have changed them all.

A. 2-4-1-5-3-6
B. 2-4-3-5-1-6
C. 2-4-3-1-5-6
D. 2-4-1-3-5-6

32. Many students … in the school yard.

A. does not
B. are not
C. has not
D. will not

33. The onion is characterized by an edible bulb composed of leaves rich in sugar and a
pungent oil, ... the vegetable's strong taste.
A. which the source of
B. that the source is
C. the source of
D. of the source is

34. Fibers of hair and wool are not continuous and must normally be spun into thread ...
woven into textile fabrics.
A. as are they
B .when to be
C. that they are
D. If they are to be

35. As consumers' response to traditional advertising techniques declines, businesses are

beginning ... new methods of reaching customers.
A. the development that
B. it developing
C. develop
D. to develop
36. Margaret Brent, because of her skill in managing estates, became ... largest landholders in
colonial Maryland.
A. what the
B. one of the
C. who the
D. the one that

37. My teacher forgets … the homework to the students yesterday.

A. Gives
B. Gave
C. To give
D. Giving

38. When we were on the way to Bali, The driver stop … because he is so hungry.
A. Eat
B. Ate
C. Eating
D. To eat

39. Barack Obama has not one ... two children.

A. and also
B. but
C. and there are
D. but there are

40. During the Indonesian Independence, the Indonesian society was happy, and the new
government ... .
A. was formed
B. was to from
C. is forming
D. forming
VOCABULARIES

41. What is the opposite of Jump ?

A. on
B. fall
C. off
D. under

42. What is the opposite of deep ?

A. drop
B. salty
C. spicy
D. shallow

43. What is the opposite of bright?

A. Shine
B. Clear
C. Clean
D. Dark

44. SEARCH : FIND

A. sleep : wake
B. explore : discover
C. draw : paint
D. think : relate

45. TEACHER : SCHOOL

A. actor : role
B. mechanic : engine
C. jockey : horse
D. judge : courthouse

46.This holiday is satisfying. What is synonym of the word satisfying ?

A. Enjoyable
B. Hard
C. Regret
D. Easy

47. Afgan is popular pop singer in Indonesia. What is synonym of the word popular ?
A. Wide
B. Over
C. Famous
D. Good
48. “The bike is new”. The word ‘new’ has the close meaning with ...
A. Oldest
B. Latest
C. Biggest
D. Ancient

49. Raisa felt sad because her car was broken. It means that Raisa was ...
A. Happy
B. Good feeling
C. Regret
D. Fantastic

50. Today is rain. The rainy is falling hard. It means that ...
A. Winter
B. Sunny
C. Windy
D. Cloudy

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