Soal Penilaian Akhir Semester Ganjil Paket B Kelas 9 Bahasa Inggris
SOAL PAS GANJIL 2023-2024 PAKET B KELAS 9
PKBM LENTERA NUSANTARA
TEACHER: FIDAYAH, S.Pd.
A. Pilihan ganda: Bacalah teks berikut dengan seksama, kemudian pilihlah jawaban yang benar untuk setiap pertanyaan.
This text is for number 1 to 3.
My Future Plan
I have a plan for my future. I want to continue my education and pursue my career. I want to achieve my goals and dreams. I want to be successful and happy.
I want to continue my education after I finish kejar paket B. I want to go to a university and get a bachelor’s degree. I want to study computer science and learn how to program and design software. I think computer science is a very interesting and useful subject. It can help me to solve many problems and create many innovations.
I want to pursue my career after I graduate from university. I want to work as a software engineer and develop applications and systems. I want to work for a big and reputable company, such as Google, Microsoft, or Apple. I think software engineering is a very challenging and rewarding profession. It can help me to contribute to society and improve the quality of life.
That is my plan for my future. I hope I can make it come true. I know it is not easy, but I am ready to work hard and face the obstacles. I believe in myself and my abilities.
What does the writer want to study at university?
a. Computer science
b. Business administration
c. English literature
d. Psychology
What does the writer want to work as after I graduate from university?
a. A software engineer
b. A marketing manager
c. A journalist
d. A counselor
What are some of the companies that the writer wants to work for?
a. Google, Microsoft, or Apple
b. Coca-Cola, Nike, or Adidas
c. CNN, BBC, or Al Jazeera
d. UNICEF, WHO, or UNESCO
This text is for number 4 to 7
My Favorite Traditional Game
My favorite traditional game is congklak. Congklak is a board game that involves counting and moving shells or seeds. It is played by two players who have their own side of the board. The board has 16 holes, 14 small ones and 2 big ones. The small holes are called houses and the big holes are called stores.
I like congklak because it is fun and challenging. It can improve my math and logic skills. It can also make me more strategic and competitive. I play congklak with my friends or family at home or at school. We have a wooden board and some shells that we use for congklak.
I also learn some history and culture from congklak. Congklak is an ancient game that originated from Africa or Asia. It is also known by different names in different regions, such as dakon, mancala, or oware. It is a part of the Indonesian heritage and identity.
That is my favorite traditional game. I love congklak because it makes me happy and smart. I hope I can play congklak more often.
What is congklak?
a. A card game that involves matching and collecting cards
b. A board game that involves counting and moving shells or seeds
c. A dice game that involves rolling and scoring dice
d. A word game that involves forming and guessing words
How many holes are there on the congklak board?
a. 8
b. 12
c. 16
d. 20
What are the names of the small and big holes on the congklak board?
a. Houses and stores
b. Circles and squares
c. Pawns and kings
d. Tiles and racks
What are some of the other names of congklak in different regions?
a. Dakon, mancala, or oware
b. Gobang, sudoku, or domino
c. Scrabble, crossword, or hangman
d. Monopoly, chess, or checkers
This text is for number 8 to 10.
My Favorite Country
My favorite country is Japan. Japan is a country in East Asia that consists of four main islands and many smaller islands. It is known for its culture, technology, and nature. It has a population of about 126 million people and a land area of about 378,000 square kilometers.
I like Japan because it is very fascinating and attractive. It has many historical and modern attractions, such as temples, castles, museums, and skyscrapers. It also has many cultural and artistic activities, such as anime, manga, origami, and karaoke. It makes me feel amazed and entertained.
I also like Japan because it is very clean and safe. It has a high standard of living and a low crime rate. It also has a good public transportation and health care system. It makes me feel comfortable and secure.
What are some of the historical attractions in Japan?
a. Temples and castles
b. Pyramids and sphinxes
c. Churches and cathedrals
d. Statues and monuments
What are some of the cultural and artistic activities in Japan?
a. Anime, manga, origami, and karaoke
b. Tango, salsa, samba, and rumba
c. Opera, ballet, theater, and musical
d. Jazz, blues, rock, and pop
What are some of the reasons why Japan is clean and safe?
a. It has a high standard of living and a low crime rate
b. It has a large army and a strong nuclear power
c. It has a democratic government and a free press
d. It has a diverse population and a tolerant society
B. Pilihan ganda kompleks: Bacalah teks berikut dengan seksama, kemudian tandailah pernyataan-pernyataan yang sesuai dengan teks pada kolom yang disediakan.
This text is for number 11 and 12.
A Letter from a Friend
Dear Andy,
How are you? I’m writing to tell you about my new school and my new friends. I moved to Bandung with my parents last month. We live in a small house near the school. I like my new house because it has a big garden where I can play with my dog.
My new school is bigger than my old one. There are more than 500 students in my school. They come from different cities and cultures. Some of them can speak more than one language. I think that’s very cool.
I have made some new friends in my school. They are very nice and friendly. They helped me to adapt to the new environment. They also invited me to join their club. It’s a photography club. We often go to interesting places and take pictures. I enjoy this club because I can learn new skills and have fun.
I miss you and our old friends. I hope you are doing well in your school. Please write back and tell me about your news.
Your friend, Rani
- Which statements that describe the writer’s new school?
- The new school is smaller than the old one
- There are 500 students in the new school
- The new school is bigger than the old one
- The students of new school comes from different cities
- These are some new friends in the writer’s new school.
- They are nice and friendly
- They are so annoying
- They are very useless
- They help the writer a lot
This text is for number 13 to 15.
My Favorite Hobby
My favorite hobby is photography. Photography is the art and practice of taking and processing pictures. It can capture moments, emotions, and stories. It can also express creativity, beauty, and meaning.
I like photography because it is very enjoyable and rewarding. It can make me happy and relaxed. It has many types and styles, such as portrait, landscape, wildlife, and abstract. It also has many techniques and tools, such as lighting, angle, focus, and filter. It makes me feel curious and adventurous.
I also like photography because it is very educational and beneficial. It can help me to learn and explore new things. It can also help me to share and communicate with others. I have a camera and a laptop that I use for photography. I also have a blog and a social media account that I use to post and share my photos.
That is my favorite hobby. I love photography because it makes me happy and curious. I hope I can take more photos and improve my skills.
- The statements that best describe photography are …
- Photography is the art and practice of taking and processing pictures.
- Photography can cause problems, conflicts, and controversies.
- Photography can limit creativity, beauty, and meaning.
- Photography can capture moments, emotions, and stories.
- These statements tell about what the writer has for his hobby.
- He has a camera and a laptop that he uses for photography.
- He has a book and a magazine that he uses to publish and sell photos.
- He has a blog and a social media account that he uses to post and share photos.
- He has a telescope and a microscope that he uses for photography.
- These are the techniques and tools in photography.
- lighting
- volume
- frequency
- filter
C. Menjodohkan: Bacalah teks berikut dengan seksama, kemudian jodohkan setiap pertanyaan dengan jawaban yang sesuai.
The following text is a recipe for making fried rice for number 16 to 20.
Ingredients:
– 4 cups of cooked rice
– 2 eggs, beaten
– 2 tablespoons of oil
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 carrots, diced
– 100 grams of chicken, cut into small pieces
– 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Spring onion, sliced, for garnishing
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken and cook until browned, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
- Add carrots and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add rice and soy sauce and stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Push the rice mixture to one side of the skillet and pour the eggs on the other side. Scramble the eggs and then mix with the rice.
- Sprinkle spring onion on top and serve hot.
| 16. | What is the name of the dish? | a. Soy sauce |
| 17. | How many cups of rice do you need? | b. Spring onion Chicken |
| 18. | What kind of meat do you use? | c. Spring onion |
| 19. | What kind of sauce do you use? | d. 4 cups |
| 20. | What do you use for garnishing? | e. Fried rice |
D. True false: Bacalah teks berikut dengan seksama, kemudian tandailah pernyataan-pernyataan yang benar dengan T dan yang salah dengan F.
The following text is for number 21 to 25.
Raden Adjeng Kartini was born on April 21, 1879 in Jepara, Central Java. She was the daughter of a nobleman who worked as a regent under the Dutch colonial government. She had a keen interest in education and wanted to learn more about the world. However, she faced many obstacles as a woman in a traditional society. She was not allowed to go to school beyond elementary level and had to stay at home until she got married. She expressed her thoughts and feelings through letters that she wrote to her friends and pen pals in Europe. She also opened a small school for local girls in her house. She dreamed of a better future for her country and fought for women’s rights and emancipation. She died at a young age of 25, shortly after giving birth to her first child. She is now regarded as a national hero and a pioneer of women’s movement in Indonesia.
- Kartini was born in Jakarta. ( )
- Kartini’s father was a Dutch official. ( )
- Kartini could not continue her education because of her gender. ( )
- Kartini wrote letters to her friends in Africa. ( )
- Kartini died at the age of 35. ( )
