PEMERINTAH KABUPATEN BANDUNG

DINAS PENDIDIKAN DAN KEBUDAYAAN

SMP NEGERI 1 CIMAUNG
Jl. Desa Cipinang Kecamatan Cimaung Kabupaten Bandung
e-mail : smpnegericimaung@ymail.com Tlp. 022 5973366

LATIHAN UJIAN NASIONAL 1

SEKOLAH MENENGAH PERTAMA (SMP)
TAHUN PELAJARAN 2017/2018
Mata Pelajaran Bahasa Inggris

The following text is for question no 1 and 2.
Dear Mrs. Judd,
I'm Sorry, I have to miss your lesson today. My mother
has a doctor's appointment and I have to go home and
look after my little sister. I'll get the important notes and
homework topic from one of my classmates tomorrow.
Kitty.
1. What is Kitty's purpose to write the message?
A. To get permission from the teacher to leave the
class.
B. To tell the teacher that she has to see the doctor.
C. To ask for permission to attend the class.
D. To inform her teacher her activities today.
2. What does Kitty promise to do after leaving the
lesson?
A. She must study with her classmates.
B. She will see Mrs. Judd soon.
C. She will show the doctor's note.
D. She must meet her friend to get notes and
homework.
The following text is for questions 3 to 5.
IMPORTANT
To commemorate National children's Day, we will hold a
talk show about Developing Children's Roles in the
Community. The event will be held in the school hall on
16th July 2018 at 11 a.m.
All students are welcomed to attend.
Gina
Chairperson
3. When will the talk show be held?
A. In the morning. C. In the afternoon.
B. At night. D. In the evening.
4. Who will attend the event?
A. Teachers.
B. Students.
C. Teachers and students.
D. Students and their parents.
5. What will you like after attending the event?
A. Become smarter.
B. Have oral proficiency.
C. Self-confidence will be improved.
D. Become more beneficial for people.
The following text is for questions 6 to 8.
HARUM LAUNDRY SERVICE
Jl. Dago No. 1
We are the biggest and cheapest laundry service near
housing estates in town. We wash your dirty clothes:
shirts, T-shirts, trousers, pants and even jeans, the fastest
and cleanest.
Just call us on 081234567890 and we pick your dirty
clothes and deliver the clean ones.
We guarantee your satisfaction!
6. What is the advertisement about?
A. Washing service.
B. Delivery service.
C. Repair service.
D. A fashion shop.
7. Why does Harum Laundry serve the fastest?
A. It is located in a strategic location.
B. The room is spacious.
C. It has many washing machines.
D. It is near housing estates.
8. Who do you think will benefit the advertisement?
A. People who live in nearby housing estates.
B. People who have washing machines.
C. People who need washing machines.
D. People who have just bought new clothes.
This text is for questions 9 to 12.
Rani is my closed-friend. She lives in Palembang. She
likes pempek, the traditional dish from Palembang. She
also likes the city because it is not too crowded. She
thinks Palembang is hot most of the time. This is the
thing she complains about.
Rani is not too tall she is cute and pretty. She has fair
complexion with her long black hair. She is good at most
of the subjects at school. She likes writing song lyrics.
She is my best friends.
9. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To tell reasons why the writer loves Rani
B. To inform readers how the writer got to know Rani
C. To entertain readers with the story of Rani
D. To tell readers how Rani looks like
10. The only thing Rani doesn't like about Palembang is ...
A. The food C. The traffic
B. The weather D. The people

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11. We know from the text that Rani is ...
A. Clever C. Lazy
B. Shy D. Energetic
12. "Rani is not tall but she is cute and pretty."
The underlined word is the closest in meaning to ...
A. Ugly C. Handsome
B. Beautiful D. Fat
This text is for questions 13 to 16.
Last weekend, my family and I went camping. We
reached the camping site after we walked for about one and
a half hour from the parking area. We built a camp next to a
small river. It was getting darker and colder, so we set a bon
fire.
The nest day, we spent our time observing plantations
and insects while the girls were preparing meals. In the
afternoon we went to river and caught some fish for supper.
At night, we had some fun activities. We sang, danced, read
poetry, played magical trick, and some of us performed
standing comedy. On Monday, we packed our bags and got
ready to go home.
13. What is the best title for the passage above?
A. My holiday
B. My weekend camping
C. My trip to the mountain
D. My activities on Monday
14. When did the writer set a camp?
A. After he arrived at the parking
B. When he arrived at the camping site
C. When it was dark and cold
D. After he set a bon fire
15. Why did the writer set up fire?
A. To bake some fish
B. To observed plantation
C. To keep body warm
D. To prepare body
16. "... caught some fish for supper"
The underlined word related to ...
A. Plants C. Insects
B. Animals D. Meals
This text is for questions 17 to 20.
1) First of all, plug in the cable into the electric outlet.
2) Then press the "on" button to turn on the machine.
3) Open up the cover and put the document face down on the
glass surface to enable the censor detect the document.
4) If you want to make more copies, you can select
numbers on the "Select" button.
5) Closed the cover and press "copy" button until a flash
is passing through the machine.
6) Once it stops, your copy document is ready in the tray to
collect.
17. The text above tells you how to use ...
A. Coffee machine C. Fax machine
B. Photocopy machine D. Printing machine
18. Why do we need to put the document face down?
A. To record the document
B. To fit with the glass surface
C. To make more copies
D. To make the flash pass trough
19. How do we know that document is completely
copied?
A. The copy button is on C. Check the tray
B. The select button is on D. Check the flash
20. "once it stops, ..." (step 6)
The word "it" refers to ...
A. The copy button C. The select button
B. The flash D. The cover
This text is for questions 21 to 24.
Lightning is one of Nature's most dangerous
phenomenon. The average lightning flash could light a
100 watt light bulb for more than three months. The
temperature of a lightning bolt may reach 27.7600C
which is hotter than the surface of the sun.
Lightning is not only an outdoor hazard. In houses
without adequate lightning protection. It can be
dangerous to take bath or shower. The electric shock
could be delivered along the water pipes. There is also
the risk of lightning shocks being transmitted via
telephone or plugged in electronics in houses without
protection. Thus, people who live in this houses should
unplug telephones, computers, and televisions during
storms, protecting them from damage in case of lightning
strike. If that is too much work, it's much safer to at least
install special socket inserts that protect against surges.
21. What is the text mainly about?
A. The power of lightning
B. The danger of lightning
C. The definition of lightning
D. The process of lightning
22. How can the lightning be dangerous while we are
taking a bath?
A. The electric shock could be delivered along the
water pipes
B. The lightning can be transmitted via electronics
C. The lightning strike can protect them from
damage
D. Electronic in houses can deliver telephone and
televisions
23. Which of the following is prohibited to do when
there is lightning in a house without lightning
protection?
A. Sweep the floor
B. Vacuum the carpet
C. Boil water
D. Turn on the torch
24. The information text above mainly is important for ...
A. The teacher C. The housewife
B. The scientist D. The student
This text is for questions 25 to 27.
It was almost 6 A.M. Andi was hurriedly packing up his
things. He had to catch up the 7 A.M train to Surabaya.
At 6.30 A.M a taxi was coming to pick him up. He asked
the driver to rush because his train was at 7 A.M. the
traffic was very crowded. When he arrived at the station,
the time showed 7.15 A.M. the train had already left.
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25. What can you learn from the text? 31. A. probably C. fortunately
Andi should have ... B. luckily D. suddenly
A. Driven the car himself 32. A. she C. his
B. Left early B. her D. him
C. Worn his watch 33. A. see C. seen
D. Left his things B. saw D. seeing
26. Why was Andi late to arrive at the station? Because ... 34. Arrange these words into a meaningful sentence!
A. He took taxi be - congratulation - success - the best - your - to -
B. The driver was driving slowly 1 2 3 4 5 6
C. He got up late student - on
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D. The driver was late
27. Andi arrived at the train station ... the train had A. 2-8-5-3-4-1-6-7
already left. B. 2-8-5-3-1-4-6-7
A. But C. So C. 2-8-5-3-6-4-1-7
B. And D. If D. 2-8-5-3-6-1-4-7

This text is for questions 28 to 30.
The Hen and The Butterfly
Once upon a time, in a beautiful morning, a hen and
her children searched for food in the backyard. There were
many seeds and falling fruits to fulfill their appetite for
breakfast. Suddenly, she saw a small moving object under
tree branch not far from the backyard. She came closer and
found out that a butterfly was stuck under that branch.
"Oh, hen, can you do me a favor to lift this branch? It
fell on my right wing so I can't move anywhere", begged
butterfly to hen. "How pity you are. Be ready butterfly, I
will try to remove this branch", said hen. So, she helped
the butterfly and succeeded.
Unluckily, butterfly's right wing was broken and
flying was impossible to do. Kind hen offered butterfly a
shelter in her cage until it was ready for butterfly to fly
again. Time passed by and finally butterfly could fly freely
with happiest face ever. "Thanks hen, we will be best
friend forever from now on", butterfly shouted while
flaying away.
From that moment, butterfly and hen are still the best
friend until today. Whenever we find hen searching some
food, there must be butterfly flying around nearby. A
friend in need is a friend indeed.
28. The purpose of the story teaches the readers about ...
A. Responsibility C. Bravery
B. Friendship D. Loyalty
29. If the kind Hen didn't help her, the butterfly will die of ...
A. Poverty C. Bleeding
B. Starvation D. Depression
30. "It fell on my right wing."
The underlined word refers to ...
A. The moving object
B. The branch of the tree
C. The hen cage
D. The food
This text is for questions 31 to 34.
One afternoon, January 2018, Asep had not
finished his lunch. When ____ 31 the earth shook, his
mother told ____ 32 to leave the house immediately.
Outside the house, Asep ____
33 many people gathering on
the street, panic.
This text is for questions 35 to 38.
To : Wildan
Please join us for Ahmad 15th birthday
Saturday, February 24th at 1.00 - 4.00 p.m.
Ahmad's house, Cipinang
Please RSPV:
cahyana987@yahoo.com
we hope you can join us for food and fun!
35. What is the writer's purpose to write the text?
A. To tell how to join Ahmad's party.
B. To announce Ahmad's party.
C. To invite Wildan to come to the party.
D. To inform how to come to the party.
36. What should Wildan do first on before going to the party?
A. Buy a present and some foods.
B. Write a greeting card for Ahmad.
C. Confirm the attendance by email.
D. Prepare some foods and cheeriness.
37. "we hope you can join us for food and fun!"
The word you refers to ...
A. Ahmad C. Wildan
B. Cahyana D. Ahmad, Wildan, Cahyana
38. How long does the party last?
A. 3 seconds C. 3 hours
B. 3 minutes D. 3 days
This text is for questions 39 to 42.
Once upon a time, there was a young man called Ma
Liang. He was poor. He helped a rich bad man to tend
cattle. He liked drawing and drew pictures everywhere.
One night, he dreamed that an old man gave him a magic
paintbrush and asked him to use it to help poor people.
When he woke up, he found the magic paintbrush in his
desk.
From that day on, he used the paintbrush to help
people. Whenever he drew pictures, they become real.
But a few days later, his master heard about the magic
paintbrush and stole it. He drew a lot of pictures, but they
could not become real. He was very angry and asked
some people to get Ma Liang.
When Ma Liang came, he said to him "If you draw
some pictures for me and turn them to life, I will set you
free." The young man said, "I can help you, but you
should obey your words." The bad man felt very happy

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and said, "I want a golden mountain. I will go there to
gather gold." The young man drew a sea first. Then the
young man drew a golden mountain which was far away
from the sea. After that he drew a big ship. The bad man
jumped into the ship. When the ship sailed to the middle
of the sea, the young man drew a large wave and it
destroyed the ship. After that, the young man lived with
his family happily and kept on helping the poor people.
So the magic paintbrush was known by everyone.
39. What is the topic of the story?
A. A magic paintbrush and a helpful man.
B. A good painter and a kind King.
C. A clever painter and a wise King.
D. A young man and his friendly King.
40. If Ma Liang didn't do what the King asked he would ...
A. Stayed in jail.
B. Be poor.
C. Live alone in the golden mountain.
D. Lose in the sea.
41. What would happen if Ma Liang didn't kill the King?
A. The King would get a lot of gold.
B. The King would kill him.
C. He would get big price from the King.
D. He would be able to help poor people.
42. How was Ma Liang like?
A. Smart and helpful. C. Humble and helpful.
B. Smart and greedy. D. Clever but cunning.
This text is for questions 43 and 44.
43. What does the writer's intention to write the card above?
A. To ask her friend to celebrate her birthday.
B. To tell her friend how amazing she is in her birthday.
C. To inform something good to her friend.
D. To show her care of her friend's birthday.
44. "May God pour his love and warmth on you in all walks of life."
From this sentence we can infer that the writer hopes
her friend get guidance from God in ...
A. The relationship with her family
B. Her school life
C. Everything she does
D. Achieving higher career
The following is for questions 45 to 47.
Chameleon facts
Chameleon is a type of lizard. There are around 160
species of chameleon which can be found mostly on the
Madagascar (half of all species live there), in the Africa,
southern Europe, south Asia and Sri Lanka. Some
chameleon species are endangered due to habitat loss and
destruction and because they are sold as pets.
Chameleon have unique eyes, which can move
separately from each other and achieve visual field of 180
degrees. This way chameleon can watch in two different
directions at the same time and detect objects on the
opposite sides. Eyes move rotationally and together
provide visual field of 360 degrees.
Chameleon are vary in size. The smallest chameleon
is Brookesia micra, which reaches 0,6 inches in lenght.
The biggest chameleon is Furcifer oustaleti, which
reaches 30 inches in length.
45. What is the writer's intention to write the text?
A. To describe chameleon species in general.
B. To inform about some endangered chameleons.
C. To explain how chameleons detect the object.
D. To tell how chameleons move their bodies.
46. How can a chameleon hunt its prey or ran away
from predator?
A. With its unique eyes
B. With its unusual toes
C. With its moving ability
D. With its long tail
47. "Some chameleon species are endangered due to habitat loss"
The underlined word is closest in meaning to ...
A. However C. Because of
B. Although D. So that
The following is for questions 48 to 50.
Jl. Soekarno No. 9
Palembang
Wednesday, 18th January 2018
Dear Mrs. Arimbi
First of all, I'd like to apologize that I couldn't
submit my paper this week due to a landslide that
happened yesterday. The hill behind a house collapsed
and destroyed many houses, including mine. All my
belongings buried.
My family and villagers were evacuated,
indefinitely. Of course, it disturbs my studies. Therefore,
I request extra time to finish my paper.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,
Malik.
48. Who is Mrs. Arimbi?
A. She's Malik's mother.
B. She's Malik's friend.
C. She's Malik's teacher.
D. She's Malik's village chief.
49. Why does Malik need more time to finish his paper?
A. He has to get paper and writing utensils.
B. Many people have helped him.
C. He has to report to the authorized officers.
D. He doesn't have any idea about what he would
like to write.
50. How do you feel after reading Malik's letter?
A. Happy C. Satisfied
B. Angry D. Sad
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