ULANGAN TENGAH SEMESTER

SMP ISLAM TERPADU AL IBRAH GRESIK

TAHUN PELAJARAN 2015 – 2016

Bismillahirrahmaanirrahiim

I.    Choose the correct answer by crossing (X) on letter a, b, c or d in front of the answers!

The following text is for number 1– 4

My name is Joanna. I have a close friend named Rianna. We study in the same school, but in different classes. We get close because our houses are not a long way. She often picks me up to go to school.

Rianna is smart, diligent and friendly. She often gets the first rank in our school. I think almost all people to our school know her. However, she is not arrogant. I often ask about lessons which I don’t fully understand.

Rianna has a small body. She is thinner, but taller than me. She has dark complexion and straight hair. Her face is oval with round eyes and thick eyebrows. Although she is thin, she is healthy. And one of her favorite lesson is physical exercise. She can run fast and play basketball very well.

1.    Why does Rianna pick Joanna up to go to school?

1. Because our houses are not a long way
2. Because their house is not a near way
3. Because their school is same
4. Because their class is same

2.    What does paragraph two tell you about?

A. Rianna’s hobby                                                 C. Rianna’s daily activities

B. Rianna’s characteristic                                     D. Rianna’s favourite subject

3.    “However, she is not arrogant.” (paragraph 2) The antonym of the word “arrogant” is …..

A. Humble                                                             C. Stingy

B. Humorous                                                         D. Ignorant

4.    What does Rianna look like? It describes in paragraph ...

1. one                                                                  C. three
2. two                                                                  D. one and two

The following text is for number 5 – 8

Last night, I read an article about adolescence in a magazine. I learned that it was a time of change between childhood and adulthood.

After I finished reading the article from the magazine, I remembered my own adolescence. I was fourteen at that time. I felt very emotional about everything. But I tried to learn more about myself. I tried to discover what I wanted to do, and what kind of people I wanted to be.

To divert my emotions, I took many extracurricular activities. I took piano lessons on Mondays. On Tuesdays, I joined an English course. Then on Wednesdays and Thursdays, I had extra science and math lessons. Fridays, it was my time to play basketball with my friends. Finally, I spent most of my weekends with my family.

I was able to control my emotions and to have a place where I could express my creativity in positive ways.

5.    When did the writer read the article?

1. in a magazine              B. last night                 C. at home                  D. tonight

6.    How old was the writer? She was ... years old

1. 14                                B. 15                            C. 16                           D. 17

7.    How did the writer divert her emotion?

1. She took many extracurricular                       C. She took piano lessons
2. She learnt adolescence                                  D. She joined an English course

8.    ( + )  I took many extracurricular activities.

( – )  ….

The correct change form is ….

A. I do not took many extracurricular activities    C. I did not take many extracurricular activities

B. I did not took many extracurricular activities   D. I does not took many extracurricular activities

The following text is for number 9 – 11

Last week, my parents, sister, brother and I went to the zoo. We went there for recreation. We left at 06.00 a.m. and arrived there at 08.00 a.m. the zoo is about a hundred kilometers from my house.

There were a lot of people watching a giant snake. The snake was there for about a week. It was 9 meters long. I thought it was the biggest snake I had ever seen. After going around and watching various animals, we went home.

9.    The writer went to the zoo with her .....

A.  parents                        B. brother                                C. sister                       D. family

10.   What did they go there for?

A.    recreation                   B. shopping                             C. study                       D. sleeping

11.   “After going around and watching various animals, we went home.” (paragraph 2)

The underlined word means ....

A.    different                       B. similar                                 C. wild                         D. tame

The following text is for number 12– 14

Last semester, Rosy spent her holiday on Pasir Putih beach. She went there with her mum, dad, and her brother. They went by bus from Probolinggo to Pasir Putih. When they got to the beach, they picked up a place to sit. Rihanna and her brother spread out their big blanket and also folding chairs. Then her dad grilled some fish. Suddenly, it rained very hard. Immediately, they ran to find a shelter to escape from the rain. As it rained for two hours, they could not have anything to do. She says it is her worst experience during her holiday.

12.  What happened when it rained very hard?

A. They picked up a place to sit.

B. They spread out their big blanket.

C. They ran to find a shelter.

D. They could not have anything to do

13.  The verbs below are past verb, except …

1. spent               B. got                                       C. rained                                 D. run

14.  “....they ran to find a shelter to escape...” (Line 6)

      What is the similar meaning of the underlined word?

1. run after
2. run into
3. run out
4. run away

The following text is for number 15 – 19

The sequoia is the tallest tree in the world. Some sequoias are taller than many buildings. Some are heavier than 500 cars. One tree was so large that people built a dance floor in its base. In 1891, it took two man in 13 days to cut the Mark Twain Tree. Its diameter was 16 feet (4.87 meter), it weighed 9 tons (9.900 kgs), and it was 331 feet high (101) meters).

Today the tallest giant sequoia is McKinley’s tree. It grows in King’s Canyon Park in California. It is 291 feet (89 meters) tall. It has enough wood to build four houses, and maybe enough to make some furniture too.

A sequoia can take 500 years to grow to its full height. After that, it lives for hundreds of years. The giant sequoia or “big tree” lives longer than the others. Its average age is between 3.000 – 4.000 years. It’s difficult to imagine all changes can happen in our world during the lifetime of a sequoia.

15.  How many cars can compare to the weight of a sequoia?

1. five hundred cars                                            C. two hundred cars              
2. three hundred cars                                          D. four hundred cars

16.  How many houses can we build using the wood of a sequoia tree?

1. 4 houses                      B. 3 houses                 C. 5 houses                             D. 6 houses

17.  How many years does a sequoia need to grow completely?

1. five hundred years                                          C. two hundred years            
2. three hundred years                                        D. four hundred years

18.  In what country does the sequoia live?

1. In England                                                       C. In California                       
2. In Canada                                                       D. In Cuba

19.  “Some are heavier than 500 cars.”

The word “some” refers to ….

1. sequoias                      B. buildings                  C. people                                 D. cars

The following text is for number 20 – 24

Faras went to a library yesterday. He wanted to find an article for his homework. It is about a description of a hospital.

As soon as Faras arrived at the library, he asked Ms. Anisa, the librarian, about Pertamina hospital. After he found the article, he wrote it. He finished his writing in thirty minutes. After that, he went home and did the homework.

20.  When did Faras go to the Library?

1. He went to the library yesterday                     C. He go to the library yesterday
2. She went to the library yesterday                   D. She go to the library yesterday

21.  Why did he go there?

1. He wanted to be a doctor                               C. He wanted to find an article for his homework
2. He wanted to be a nurse                                 D. He wanted to visit some patients

22.  What subject did he look for?

1. Bahasa Indonesia                   B. English                    C. Math                       D. science

23.  How long was he at the library?

1. He was at the library in 20 minutes                C. He was at the library in 40 minutes
2. He was at the library in 30 minutes                D. He was at the library in 50 minutes

24.  Who was the librarian?

1. The librarian was Ms. Anisa                            C. Ms. Annisa is the librarian
2. The librarian was Ms. Anis                              D. Ms. Annis is the librarian

The following text is for number 25 – 29

Yesterday was a tragedy. I got up late. I woke up and saw the clock was pointing at 7 o’clock. I jumped from my bed. Then I ran to the bathroom and took a bath as fast as I can. Getting dressed, I jumped to my bicycle. On the way, I found the tire was flat. Fortunately, there was a workshop nearby. I spent 15 minutes to have the tire fixed. Eventually, I arrived at school but it was 8 o’clock.

25.  What time did the writer wake up yesterday?

1. He woke up at seven o’clock                         C. He wake up at eight o’clock
2. He wake up at seven o’clock                         D. He woke up at nine o’clock

26.  How did the writer go to school?

1. He went to school on foot                               C. He went to school by bicycle
2. He go to school on foot                                   D. He go to school by bicycle

27.  How long did the writer wait for the tire being fixed?

1. He spend fifteen minutes to wait for the tire being fixed
2. He spent fifteen minutes to wait for the tire being fixed
3. He spend fourteen minutes to wait for the tire being fixed
4. He spent fourteen minutes to wait for the tire being fixed

28.  What time did the writer arrive at school?

1. He arrived at school at eight o’clock              C. He arrived at school at nine o’clock
2. He arrive at school at eight o’clock                D. He arrived at school at ten o’clock

29.  Was it an exciting experience?

1. Yes, it is                                                           C. Yes, it was
2. No, it is not                                                      D. No, it was not

30.  “I found the tire was flat”

The question sentences bellow are correct, except

1. Who found the tire was flat?                           C. What did I find?
2. What did I do?                                                 D. What was a tire?

II.    Answer these questions correctly!

1.    Continue this story!

 Surowiti is one of interesting tourism object in Gresik. It is located in Panceng district. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2.    Translate this story into Indonesia!

Last summer, I went to Italy. I visited museums and sat in public gardens. A friendly waiter taught me a few words of Italian. Then, he lent me a book. I read a few lines, but I did not understand a word. My holidays passed quickly, but I did not send any cards to my friends. On the last day, I made a big decision. I got up early and bought thirty seven cards. I spent the whole day in my room, but I did not write a single card.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3.    Based on the movie “cars,” answer these questions!

a. How did Macqueen get finish line (first competition)?

b. Where did Macqueen stay during missing?

c. What did Doc teach to Macqueen for racing?

d. Did Macqueen use what he learnt in Radiator Spring?

e. Why did Macqueen stop before getting finish line (second competition)?

4.    Please, tell your daily activities in this table!

NO	TIME	ACTIVITIES
1	03.00	I Get up very early
2	03.15	I do “Qiyamul lail”
3	…	…..
4	…	…..
…	…	…..
…	…	….
13	21.00	I go to bed

5.    Translate this story into English!

Sekarang, saya sedang bekerja di kantor. Saya sedang menyelesaikan pekerjaan yang berat. Saya sedang membuat program terbaru untuk mengumpulkan data – data dari berbagai sumber buku tentang pemasaran. Program ini sedang memproses semua kegiatan pemasaran perusahaan.

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