SMP_INGGRIS_P1

Bacaan untuk soal nomor 1 sampai dengan 3

The Jackson Family
Mr. Jackson is an American teacher, but he lives and works in Denpasar. He
teaches English at SMP 8. He is a very good teacher. His students like him.
His wife is an Indonesian. She comes from Medan. They have one son and one
daughter. The children go to a primary school.
Mr. Jackson’s house is made of wood. It has five rooms : a kitchen, a
bathroom, a living room and two bedrooms. The Jacksons has a house maid to help Mrs
Jackson to do the house work. The maid comes from Bantul.

1. What does Mr. Jackson do?
He is ....
a. a father
b. a teacher
c. a student
d. a house maid

2. Where do the Jacksons stay?
a. In Denpasar
b. In Bantul
c. In Medan
d. In America

3. “She comes from Medan.” (line 3)
The underlined word refers to Mr. Jackson’s ....
a. teacher
b. daughter
c. student
d. wife

4. Edo : ..., sir. I come late.
Teacher : That’s all right. Go to your seat.
a. Let me explain
b. I’m sorry
c. I’m happy
d. Sorry to trouble you

5. Reza : I’ve got a problem with my computer. ... you repair it?
Rudy : Yes, but have you brought it to a computer technician before?
Reza : Not yet.
Rudy : Bring your computer here and I will check it.
a. Will
b. Shall
c. Can
d. Must

6. Egis : By the way, can I buy a nice dress in Bandung?
Nadila : Of course … some outlets in Bandung which offer many kinds of beautiful clothes.
Egis : Really? I can’t wait to go there.
a. There is
b. There are
c. They are
d. Those are

7. Susanti : Can I have some apples, please?
Salesman : … do you want?
Susanti : The Australian ones, please!
a. How many
b. How many
c. Which
d. What

8. Dessi : How often do you swim a week?
Windi : Actually twice. But last week I only ... once, because I prepared myself for the
exams.
a. swim
b. swam
c. will swim
d. have swum

9. Rita : Mom, I would like to make an omelette.
What ingredients do I need to prepare?
Mother : Prepare two or three eggs, five ... of onion, a little salt, a little chilli, and some
coconut oil.
a. sheets
b. slices
c. packs
d. sacks

Bacaan untuk soal nomor 10 sampai dengan nomor 14

WHAT CAUSES MIGRAINES
There are many unavoidable factors that can cause migraines, for example,
menstrual cycles, weather changes, and stress. There are things that we eat or drink
that can contribute to migraine. We can prevent migraines by avoiding these items.
Migraines can be caused by what we eat, drink, or medicine we take. Migraine
can be stimulated by caffeine, chocolate, old cheeses, ready-to-eat meats,
monosodium glutamate, alcohol, citrus fruits and juices, bananas, yogurt, onions and
other things. Among medications, medicines to kill pain and birth control pills are
some of the causes.

10. Which one doesn’t belong to the factors that can cause migraine?
a. Menstrual cycles.
b. Weather changes.
c. Life style.
d. Stress.

11. Which items can stimulate migraines?
a. Milk, sugar, butter and old cheese.
b. Citrus fruits, banana, peanut and grape.
c. Yogurt, caffeine, chocolate and alcohol.
d. Bread, onions, candy and salad.

12. From the short text above, we know that migraines ....
a. are easy to be treated
b. are not caused by medicines
c. can be caused by food and drink
d. cannot be prevented

13. What kind of disease do you think “migraine” is?
a. Headache.
b. Toothache.
c. Broken bones.
d. Nose bleeding.

14. “There are many unavoidable factors ...” (paragraph 1)
The underlined word means ….
a. cannot be prevented
b. cannot be avoided
c. can be avoided
d. can be prevented

15. X : I want to take my pill.
...
Y : Sure! A minute, please.
a. Do you want some?
b. Can you get me a glass of water, please?
c. Can you take me to the doctor, please?
d. Will you buy it for me, please?

16. Anton : What kind of clothes do you like to wear on your birthday party?
Anita : Traditional clothes.
Anton : Traditional clothes?
Anita : Yeah, I ... ask the dressmaker to get it ready next week.
a. can
b. will
c. must
d. may

17. Utomo : I think this shirt needs ironing.
Rika : No, I … it. Touch it. It’s still warm.
a. iron
b. will iron
c. am ironing
d. have ironed

Bacaan untuk soal nomor 18 sampai dengan nomor 22

Dear Enny,
Thank you for your letter of 15 May. Sorry I did not reply your letter sooner. I’ve
been very busy lately.
Every school holiday I have to visit my grandmother in Pakujati, a village at
the foot of Mount Slamet in Central Java. Sometimes I go there with my parents.
Last holiday we visited them again. We went there by train. Let me tell you
something about it.
The landscape looks beautiful. The terraces of large paddy fields with their
colourful scarecrows and tall bamboo trees at certain corner seem magnificent. It is
different from our crowded city, isn’t it? The people, most of them are farmers, are
very kind. They spend most of their time in the paddy fields. They really like to work
hard.
To me, going to Pakujati is interesting. Don’t you want to join me one day? I hope you
will.

Warmly yours,
Denny

18. When did Enny write the letter to Denny?
a. On May 15
b. Before May 15
c. After May 15
d. During May 15

19. What did Denny tell Enny in the third paragraph?
a. His grandmother’s village.
b. His visit to his grandmother.
c. The people of the village.
d. His job in the city.

20. “The landscape looks beautiful. ... look magnificent.”
a. The landscape
b. The scarecrows
c. The bamboo trees
d. The terraces of paddy fields

21. Most of the people in Pakujati ....
a. work on the farm
b. make scarecrows
c. help their relatives
d. work on the the train

22. “I go there with my parents”
The word “there” refers to ....
a. Pakujati
b. Mount Slamet
c. Central Java
d. the city

23. Intan : Mom, can I go to the zoo next Sunday?
Mother : I’m afraid you can’t. We ... your grandmother next Sunday.
a. visit
b. visited
c. have visited
d. are going to visit

24. Mr. Blake : Is there a hotel around here?
Tono : Yes, there is. It’s Mawar Hotel.
Mr. Blake : ... is it from here?
Tono : Just 2 blocks.
a. How far
b. How near
c. How distant
d. How fast

25. Novi : Can I go to the movie with my friends?
Mother : ..., but go home directly after the movie.
Novi : I will. Thanks, Mom.
a. Yes, certainly
b. I’m afraid not
c. I don’t think so
d. I’m afraid you can’t

Bacaan untuk soal nomor 26 sampai dengan nomor 28

ATTENTION !!!
CALLING ALL RESIDENTS OF GREEN PARK
SHOW OFF YOUR FAMILY’S TALENTS
SING, DANCE, BE FUNNY, PLAY MUSIC OR PERFORM MAGIC
Do it with 2, 3 or 4 others (Relatives can join)
No age limit.
TO ENTER :
1. Pick up a form from this Glory Supermarket counter.
2. Complete the form.
3. Drop the completed form in the box labelled “TALENT SEARCH” at
Glory Supermarket.
4. Box will be removed a fort night after the date given below.
IMPORTANT : FILL IN THE FORM ONLY AFTER YOU HAVE READ
THE RULES GIVEN AT THE BACK

24 MAY 2001 RESIDENTS’ COMMITTEE

GREEN PARK

26. Where would this announcement be put up?
a. In all schools
b. In all parks
c. At the shopping complex
d. At the Glory Supermarket

27. “No age limit”
What does it mean?
a. Aged man is not allowed.
b. Those who are under age are forbidden.
c. Age will not be considered.
d. Only those who are over sixteen years of age can take part.

28. The announcement is about ….
a. a talent show
b. family members
c. entering a contest
d. residents of Green Park