PEMERINTAH KABUPATEN SUKAMARA

DINAS PENDIDIKAN DAN KEBUDAYAAN

SMP NEGERI 2 BALAI RIAM
Jalan Air Dua Desa Sekuningan Baru, Balai Riam 74773

SOAL TRY OUT 2

Mata pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris Nama :
Hari / Tanggal : Rabu / 06 Maret 2019 Kelas :
Waktu : 120 menit

Choose the best answer by crossing a, b, c or d!

The following text is for questions number 1 and 2
1. The notice means….
a. wash hand before work c. use the shop for washing hand
b. wash hand before eat d. wash hand in the bathroom
2. Where you can find the notice?
a. In the market c. In the company
b. In the class d. In the street
The following text is for questions number 3 to 4
3. What is the synonym of the word ‘careful’?
Be careful ! a. careless c. joyful
Many students crossing the street b. cautions d. quick

4. What does the notice mean?

a. We shouldn’t cross the street carefully
b. Students should cross the street carefully
c. We should not cross the street because many students cross there
d. We should be careful while driving because many students cross the street
The text below is for questions number 5 – 7
Announcement 5. What is the purpose of the text?
The students of grade VII are allowed to a. To tell the readers about the school rule
wear their elementary school uniforms while the b. To remind the readers to wear the school uniform
new school uniforms are on the sewing process. c. To inform the readers about the homeroom teacher
They should wear the new school uniforms, d. To announce the readers about the permission letter rule
white and blue, on Monday, 5th August 2019. For
those whose uniforms have not available yet on 6. “The students of grade VII are allowed to wear their elementary
the date should get the homeroom teachers’ school uniforms.”
permission letter before Saturday, 3rd August The underlined word can be replaced with …..
2019. a. wished c. permitted
Thank you for your attention.
b. banned d. requested
Headmaster

7. From the text, we can conclude that …..

a. The new students should wear their old uniform
b. The announcement is addressed to all the students
c. The announcement is delivered by a homeroom teacher
d. The news students may wear their old uniforms on the due date
The text below is for questions number 8 to 10
8. Dimas sent the message to his father to …..
Dad, I am at Mr. Irwan’s house to a. take a leave
accompany Nadya, her little daughter. b. explain his condition
Mrs. Irwan took her sick father to the c. help Mr. Irwan’s family
hospital just now. Mr. Irwan is still on d. inform Mrs. Irwan’s father
his way home. I will return home after 9. What is Dimas like?
he arrives. a. helpful c. confident
b. humble d. generous
Dimas
 10. “I will return home after he arrives.”
The underlined word refers to …..
a. Dimas c. Dimas’ father
b. Mr. Irwan d. Mrs. Irwan’s father
The text below is for questions number 11 to 13
11. Ema writes the text in order to …..
My dearest brother Danu,
a. thank Danu for helping
Now you are turning 15. b. apologize Danu for her mistakes
Wishing your birthday is full of joy c. compliment Danu about his style
and wonderful memories.
d. congratulate Danu for his birthday
Happy Birthday!
May you have a healthy and long life 12. What is the relationship between Ema and Danu?
and grab the bright future! a. siblings c. playmates
Ema b. pen pals d. schoolmates

13. “Wishing your birthday is full of joy and …”.

The word joy has the similar meaning to …..
a. sadness b. suffering c. happiness d. comfortable

The text below is for questions number 14 to 16

14. What is the label about?
Delia Orange Lavender combines the warm of
lavender and scent of fresh orange to cheer your a. the perfume c. the cloth hanger
room or car. b. the softener d. the room freshener
DIRECTION: 15. From the label above, we know that …..
Place it in or hang it on the place you want.
a. We must not eat the product
CAUTION:
b. We can use the product by spraying it
 Do not swallow
c. We must put the product around the children
 Keep out reach of children
d. The product captures the warm of lavender only
16. “Place it in or hang it on the place you want.”
The word ‘it’ refers to …..
a. Delia orange lavender c. scent of fresh orange
b. The warm of lavender d. room or car
The following text is for questions number 17 to 19
17. What is the purpose of the text?
To: All OSIS committee members a. To invite OSIS committee members to attend a meeting
You’re expected to attend the meeting: b. To inform the OSIS committee members about the next
Day/date : Saturday, 2nd March 2019 meeting
Time : 1 p.m. c. To persuade the OSIS committee members to attend a
Place : OSIS room meeting
Agenda : The responsibility report of d. To tell the OSIS committee members about sports
the interschool sports
competition
competitions
Please inform your attendance to the OSIS 18. What will be discussed in the meeting?
chairperson. a. The annual OSIS programs
OSIS Chairperson b. The preparation for a competition
Mike c. The responsibility report of an event
d. The next interschool sports competition
19. What should the OSIS committee members do if they cannot attend the meeting?
a. Ask about the result of the meeting c. Prepare the responsibility report
b. Contact Mieke for their absence d. Write a permission letter
The following text is for questions number 19 to 21
PARADISE RESIDENCE SHOPHOUSE
Located in Paradise Residence area:
 8 x 6 meter, a bathroom at each floor, a bedroom and a pantry.
 Surrounded by settlement and offices areas
 Free interior designs
 Low down payment and installment
 Special price and gift for full payment
For more information:
Paradise Property
Jl. Pahlawan no.24 Kendari (0401) 454588899/08477788899901
www.heavenproperty.com

20. What is being advertised in the text?

a. Shophouses for sale c. Heaven Residence for sale
b. Office buildings for rent d. A two storey building for rent
21. The buyers can get the following things, EXCEPT …..
a. Low down payment and instalment c. Free house furniture
b. Location in Paradise Residence d. Free interior design
22. Why people are probably interested to the advertised item?
a. Its special gift c. its unique building
b. Its interior design d. its strategic location
The text below is for questions numbers 23 to 26

Making Snowflakes
Materials: square piece of paper, scissors, a pencil
Instructions:
 Fold the paper in half to form a triangle. Fold it in half again to form a smaller triangle.
 Hold the triangle so the point is at the bottom and the longest side on top.
 Starting 1/3 of the way in from the left side of the top of the triangle, draw a line that extends down to the point
at the bottom. Do the same thing, starting 1/3 of the way in from the right side of the triangle. Your big triangle
should now have 3 smaller triangles drawn inside of it.
 Fold the right triangle so its right edge lines up with the right side of the left triangle.
 Fold the left triangle in back of the right triangle, so that its left edge touches the right edge of the right triangle.
You now have three triangles on top of each other with two points on the top.
 Cut off the points at the top of the paper so that you have a triangle with a flat bottom. Cut any design you want
into the long sides of the triangle.
 Finally, open it up and there’s your snowflake!
(Adapted from: http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/snowflake.html 5th March 2011)

23. What should we do after making the smaller triangle?

a. Fold the paper in half to form a triangle
b. Fold the left triangle in back of the right triangle
c. Draw a line that extends down the point at the bottom
d. Hold the triangle so the point is at the bottom and the longest side is on top
24. Why does the writer write the text?
a. To explain the process of making snowflakes step by step
b. To entertain the readers with the story of the snowflakes
c. To give the information about the snowflakes
d. To describe the form of snowflakes
25. What is the main material of this craft?
a. Glue b. Paper c. A pencil d. Scissors
26. How many steps are there to make a snowflakes?
a. Four b. Five c. Six d. Seven
The text below is for questions number 27 to 31

Babel Bhay Park

This day the people of Pangkal Pinang can enjoy an iconic theme park like those in other big cities, such as Bandung
and Jakarta. This new theme park is known as Bhayangkara Park of Pangkal Pinang Bangka Belitung or Babel Bhay Park.
Babel Bhay Park is located near the administration office complex of Bangka Belitung Province. To be precise, it sets
beside the Police Force Headquarter of Bangka Belitung Region. The area of the park is only rented for a year and the contact
will possibly be extended for public need. This park makes the office complex become more attractive and beautiful.
This park has several places to relax and take pictures for your social medias with several unique themes. Those
themes are named based on the divisions in Polda Kepulauan Bangka Belitung. There are Traffic Park from Dirlantas Polda
Babel, Hobbit House from Sarpras Polda Babel, Bird Park from Brimob Polda Babel. Outdoor Playground from Ditreskrimsus
Polda Babel and many other parks.
There are also a jogging track around the lake, unique photo spots and café made of containers as its decoration.
Visitors may have several activities there. This park can be an education place for children. They can play and learn about the
traffic regulation there.
Adopted from: https://www.duniasa.com/2018/babel-bhay-park-tempat-wisat-pangkalpinag.html 16th October 2018)

27. People will be interested in visiting the place because of…..

a. the unique theme parks c. the letters of Babel Bhay Park
b. the decoration of the café d. the education place for children
28. The theme parks get their names from …..
a. the location near the police headquarter c. the attractions the park have
b. the names of police divisions d. the social medias voting
29. What exercise can visitors do in the park?
a. Diving b. Jogging c. Bowling d. Swimming
30. “… the contract will possibly be extended for public need.”
The underlined word has the closest meaning to …..
a. Straightened b. Lengthened c. Enlarged d. Widened
31. The following are the theme parks in the office complex of Bangka Belitung Province ….
a. Bird Park, Outdoor Playground, Traffic Park c. Hobbit House, Jomblo Park, Music Park
b. Traffic Park, Hobbit House, Lansia Park d. Botanical Garden, Outdoor Playground
The text below is for questions number 32 to 35

Mr. Ferdy is my next-door neighbor. He is of medium-height and thin. He is sixty years old and still
energetic. Together with his wife, he usually walks around the village early in the morning.
Mr. Ferdy has retired from his job. Once he worked as an army. Now, he often spends his time in his
garden. He has a large garden at the back of his house and grows many plants there. Among them are fruit
trees. When the trees bear fruits, he usually shares his neighbor.
Mr. Ferdy likes kids. He treats me like his own granddaughter who lives abroad. On holiday he often
invites me to have a chat and pick fruits in his garden.

32. What is the purpose of the text?

a. To describe the writer’s favorite idol
b. To inform the readers about one’s hobby
c. To describe a person living next to the writer’s house
d. To state facts about neighbors and their characteristics
33. From the text, we know that Mr. Ferdy …..
a. lives alone b. likes gardening c. was an officer d. has a large house
34. People like Mr. Ferdy because he is …..
a. generous b. humorous c. responsible d. courageous
35. “… he usually shares them with his neighbor.” (paragraph 2)
What is the closest meaning with the underlined word?
a. picks b. grows c. enjoys d. divides
The following text is for questions number 35 to 38

One cold stormy day a goatherd drove his goats for shelter into a cave, where a number of wild goats had also
found their way. The shepherd wanted to make the wild goats part of his flock; so he fed them well. But to his own flock,
he gave just enough food to keep them alive. When the weather cleared and the shepherd led the goats out to feed, the
wild goats scampered off to the hills.
“Is that the gratitude I get for feeding you and treating you so well?” complained the shepherd.
“Do not expect us to join your flock,” replied one of the wild goats. “We know how you would treat us later on if
some strangers should come as we did.”
Adopted from: http://www.shortkidstories.com/story/aesops-fabels/# THE_GOATHERD_AND_THE_WILD_GOATS (17th November 2018)

36. The text tells us about …..

a. A shepherd taking a shelter with wild goats c. a shepherd chasing out wild goats
b. A shepherd trying to attract wild goats d. a shepherd releasing wild goats
37. What can we conclude from the text?
a. The wild goats didn’t join the flocks c. The shepherd’s flocks were feeding well
b. The wild goats thanked the shepherd d. The goatherd wanted to help the wild goats
38. “Is that the gratitude I get for feeding you and treating you so well?”
The underlined word refers to …..
a. The wild goats b. The goatherd c. The flock d. The goat
The following text is for questions number 39 to 42
Rogue waves are one of the most terrifying issues that are faced by ships. Rogue waves, which are also termed as killer
waves, are dangerous for all types and kinds of ships and ocean liners. Rogue waves usually occur in deep water and have a
focusing affect created as a result of a number of waves joined together. Their height is twice the height of even significant waves.
The dangerous thing about these waves is that they appear without warning. Though rescue methods can be tried during
the occurrence of these waves, they usually fail because at times these waves are so quick that precautionary measures fall short.
Different from tsunamis, these waves are not the result of earthquakes.
Experts identify rogue waves as the ones which exceed the height of 25 m. these ways are highly potential and often catch
the ships from a dangerous angle. Maximum damage is caused if these waves get the dangerous entry, which means that these
waves go deep and attack the prominent base of the ship.
Adopted from: https://www.marineinsight.com/environment/what-are-rogue-waves/ (24th November 2018)

39. People are difficult to avoid rogue waves because the waves …..
a. Attack the prominent base of the ship c. Appear suddenly in an excessive height
b. Result from a tsunami or an earthquake d. Result from a number of waves together
40. What is the best effort to minimize the damage caused by rogue waves?
a. People are travelling in deep water
b. There is an early tsunami warning system
c. People complete the ships with sophisticated equipment
d. There is a prediction or detector before rogue waves occur
41. How are rogue waves different from tsunamis?
a. Tsunamis are triggered by earthquakes, but rogue waves are not
b. Rogue waves are triggered by earthquakes, but tsunamis are not
c. Tsunamis can exceed higher then rogue waves
d. Tsunamis occur more often than rogue waves
42. “Rogue waves are one of the most terrifying issues that are faced by ships.” (paragraph 1)
The underlined word has the similar meaning to …..
a. Sophisticating b. Complicating c. Depressing d. Frightening
The following text is for questions number 43 to 46

On Monday morning, Vira woke up late. She had a new smartphone and had a chat with her e-friends until
late. Consequently, she woke up late the next morning. She didn’t hear her alarm clock ring.
Vira had a shower hurriedly. Her parents had left to work, so nobody reminded her to have breakfast.
Soon after locking her house, Vira rode her bicycle at high speed. Fortunately, she didn’t arrive late at school.
She parked her bicycle, then she walked along the corridor in rush. While walking, almost all students
looked at her. A few students smiled and even laughed at her. However, she didn’t care and kept walking.
Entering the classroom, she stumbled and almost fell. She looked down and realized that she wore a pair
of slippers, not shoes.

43. What is the main idea of paragraph one?

a. Vira woke up late c. Vira had a chat with her friends
b. Vira had a new smartphone d. Vira didn’t hear her alarm clock ring
44. Why did her friends laughed at her?
a. She had a shower hurriedly c. She walked along the corridor in rush
b. She rode her bicycle at high speed d. She wore a pair of slippers, not shoes
45. From the text we know that Vira …..
a. Skipped breakfast c. wore a wrong uniform
b. Went to school by bus d. missed the first lesson
46. Vira didn’t wake up when her alarm …..
a. ring b. rang c. rings d. is ringing
The following text is for questions number 47 to 50

Once there lived a giraffe. It was the tallest giraffe that anyone had ever seen. It was very proud of its height. The
monkeys were very annoyed with the giraffe’s behavior. One young monkey thought to teach the giraffe a lesson.
One day it said to the giraffe. “There’s lovely juicy fruit growing on that tree, but you wouldn’t be able to reach
it.”
The giraffe said arrogantly. “It is impossible? Just watch me!”
Then, the giraffe reared up its long neck and put out the tongue, but the fruit was just out to reach.
“I said you couldn’t reach it,” said the monkey. “But I can.”
Suddenly, the monkey jumped on to the giraffe’s back and scramble up its neck. Then, it stretched out its long
arm and picked the fruit. The monkey said, “We could not do it alone, but we can do it together.”
After that, the tallest giraffe didn’t boast anymore, and it became best friend of monkey.
Adopted from: http://www.kidsgen.com/moral_stories/the giraffe-who-couldnt-reach.htm (24th November 2018)

47. What was the giraffe like?

a. selfish b. wicked c. boastful d. pessimistic
48. How did the giraffe try to reach the fruits?
a. It used its head and put out the tongue c. It stretched out its long arm and scrambled up
b. It reared its long neck and put out the tongue d. It jumped onto the giraffe’s back and scrambled up
49. “The monkeys were very annoyed with the giraffe’s behavior”
The synonym of the underlined word is …..
a. excited b. irritated c. attracted d. interested
50. What can we learn from the story?
a. We should act politely c. We should not be greedy and selfish
b. We should not underestimate others d. We should realize that others are better