Bahasa Inggris Kelas 9

Dolphins are very intelligent animals and they are benign to humans. These water mammals are able to fascinate us in many different ways. These mammals live in a group. They have been known to help humans in a variety of circumstances including rescue and fishing.

There are 36 species of dolphins that have been found, 32 species are sea dolphins and 4 species are river dolphins.

Dolphins can entertain people. They can jump out of the water. Some of them can jump up to 30 feet in the air. The dolphins are grayish blue and their skins are very sensitive to human touch and other objects.

Although the dolphins have 100 teeth, they don’t use their teeth to eat. They use them to get the fish then they swallow them. They can consume the fish up to 15 kg per day. They always gather in a group to hunt the fish.

Based on the text above, we know that the dolphins …

• are social animals

• are solitary animals

• use their teeth to eat

• hunt

A blizzard is an extreme snowstorm followed by a very strong and constant wind which last three hours or more. The difference between snowstorms and blizzards is in the power of the wind. The speed of the wind that can cause a blizzard is about 35 mph. It causes wind blowing and drifting snow. That condition can cause visibility decrease to 400 m.

Blizzard can form only if the warm air rises over the cold air. The wind brings cold air to the equator from the poles and brings warm air to poles. When warm air and cold air are brought together, a front is formed and rainfall happens. Those are the main reasons why blizzards are happening.

Blizzards can be very dangerous. Some of the blizzard winds can be as powerful and some can be even more powerful than hurricanes. They can last up to five days with endless snowing and wind blowing and can cause completely whiteout. A lot of falling snow reduces the visibility. Driving during a blizzard is very dangerous. It can be a big problem in the area with a frequent traffic. For people, it is highly recommended to stay in homes. Spending time in a blizzard, unprotected, or unprepared can lead to a freezing to death, hypothermia and frostbites. These conditions require medical intervention. The best way to prevent these problems is to stay locked up in the house.

The text is written to ... of blizzard.

• tell the facts

• share the dangers

• describe the effects

• inform the types

A blizzard is an extreme snowstorm followed by a very strong and constant wind which last three hours or more. The difference between snowstorms and blizzards is in the power of the wind. The speed of the wind that can cause a blizzard is about 35 mph. It causes wind blowing and drifting snow. That condition can cause visibility decrease to 400 m.

Blizzard can form only if the warm air rises over the cold air. The wind brings cold air to the equator from the poles and brings warm air to poles. When warm air and cold air are brought together, a front is formed and rainfall happens. Those are the main reasons why blizzards are happening.

Blizzards can be very dangerous. Some of the blizzard winds can be as powerful and some can be even more powerful than hurricanes. They can last up to five days with endless snowing and wind blowing and can cause completely whiteout. A lot of falling snow reduces the visibility. Driving during a blizzard is very dangerous. It can be a big problem in the area with a frequent traffic. For people, it is highly recommended to stay in homes. Spending time in a blizzard, unprotected, or unprepared can lead to a freezing to death, hypothermia and frostbites. These conditions require medical intervention. The best way to prevent these problems is to stay locked up in the house.

"For people, it is highly recommended to stay in homes."(Par.3)

The above sentence implies that....

• well prepared travel will not be so dangerous.

• drifting snow in winter time is not hazardous.

• going out in extreme snowstorm is unsafe.

• having outdoor activity in snowy weather is safe.

A Man with a Lamp

Once upon a time, there was a small town. There lived a man by himself who couldn’t see. He was blind. Yet, he carried a lighted lamp with him whenever he went out at night.

One night as he was coming home after having a dinner outside, he came across a group of young travelers. They saw that he was blind, yet carrying a lighted lamp. They started passing comments on him and made a fun of him. One of them asked him, “Hey Man! You are blind and can’t see anything! Why do you carry the lamp than?!”

The blind man replied, “Yes, unfortunately, I am blind and I can’t see anything but a lighted lamp which I am carrying is for the people like you who can see. You may not see the blind man coming and end up pushing me. That is why I carry a lighted lamp”.

The group of travelers felt ashamed and apologized for their behavior.

(Source: https://www.moralstories.org/a-man-with-a-lamp/)

When did the conversation between the blind man and the group traveler happen?

• In the morning

• In the evening

• In the afternoon

• At night

Dolphins are very intelligent animals and they are benign to humans. These water mammals are able to fascinate us in many different ways. These mammals live in a group. They have been known to help humans in a variety of circumstances including rescue and fishing.

There are 36 species of dolphins that have been found, 32 species are sea dolphins and 4 species are river dolphins.

Dolphins can entertain people. They can jump out of the water. Some of them can jump up to 30 feet in the air. The dolphins are grayish blue and their skins are very sensitive to human touch and other objects.

Although the dolphins have 100 teeth, they don’t use their teeth to eat. They use them to get the fish then they swallow them. They can consume the fish up to 15 kg per day. They always gather in a group to hunt the fish.

What do the dolphins use their teeth for?

They use them to ….

• chew the fish

• swallow the fish

• catch the fish

• consume the fish

Gardenia plants are popular for the strong, sweet scent of their flowers. It originated in Asia and is most commonly found growing wild in Vietnam, Southern China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Myanmar, India and Bangladesh. Gardenia is the national flower in Pakistan. In Japan and China, the flower is called Kuchinashi (Japanese) and Zhi zi (Chinese).

Gardenia plants are evergreen shrubs. Their small trees can grow to 1-5 meters tall. The leaves are 5-50 centimeters long and 3-35 centimeters broad, dark green and glossy with a leathery texture. The flowers are in small groups, white or pale yellow, with 5-12 lobes (petals) from 5012 centimeters diameter. They usually bloom in mid- spring to mid-summer. Many species have strong aroma.

To cultivate Gardenia as a house plant is not easy. This species can be difficult to grow because it originated in warm humid tropical areas. It demands high humidity and bright (not direct) light to thrive. It flourishes in acidic soul with good drainage and thrives 20˚-23˚C during the day end 15˚-16˚ in the evening. Potting soils developed specifically for gardenias are available. It grows no larger than

18 inches in height and width when grow indoor. In climate where it can be grown outdoors, it can reach the height of 6 feet. If water hits the flowers, they will turn brown.

What is the text mostly about?

• Gardenia plants

• Cultivate Gardenia

• National flower

• Pakistan's flower

A blizzard is an extreme snowstorm followed by a very strong and constant wind which last three hours or more. The difference between snowstorms and blizzards is in the power of the wind. The speed of the wind that can cause a blizzard is about 35 mph. It causes wind blowing and drifting snow. That condition can cause visibility decrease to 400 m.

Blizzard can form only if the warm air rises over the cold air. The wind brings cold air to the equator from the poles and brings warm air to poles. When warm air and cold air are brought together, a front is formed and rainfall happens. Those are the main reasons why blizzards are happening.

Blizzards can be very dangerous. Some of the blizzard winds can be as powerful and some can be even more powerful than hurricanes. They can last up to five days with endless snowing and wind blowing and can cause completely whiteout. A lot of falling snow reduces the visibility. Driving during a blizzard is very dangerous. It can be a big problem in the area with a frequent traffic. For people, it is highly recommended to stay in homes. Spending time in a blizzard, unprotected, or unprepared can lead to a freezing to death, hypothermia and frostbites. These conditions require medical intervention. The best way to prevent these problems is to stay locked up in the house.

A front is formed when....

• the warm is rises in the sky.

• endless wind blowing causes whiteout.

• cold and warm air are brought together.

• the high speed wind blows the fallen snow.

Dolphins are very intelligent animals and they are benign to humans. These water mammals are able to fascinate us in many different ways. These mammals live in a group. They have been known to help humans in a variety of circumstances including rescue and fishing.

There are 36 species of dolphins that have been found, 32 species are sea dolphins and 4 species are river dolphins.

Dolphins can entertain people. They can jump out of the water. Some of them can jump up to 30 feet in the air. The dolphins are grayish blue and their skins are very sensitive to human touch and other objects.

Although the dolphins have 100 teeth, they don’t use their teeth to eat. They use them to get the fish then they swallow them. They can consume the fish up to 15 kg per day. They always gather in a group to hunt the fish.

"They use them to get the fish then they swallow them". (Paragraph 4).

The underlined word refers to ….

• dolphins

• fish

• teeth

• species

Gardenia plants are popular for the strong, sweet scent of their flowers. It originated in Asia and is most commonly found growing wild in Vietnam, Southern China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Myanmar, India and Bangladesh. Gardenia is the national flower in Pakistan. In Japan and China, the flower is called Kuchinashi (Japanese) and Zhi zi (Chinese).

Gardenia plants are evergreen shrubs. Their small trees can grow to 1-5 meters tall. The leaves are 5-50 centimeters long and 3-35 centimeters broad, dark green and glossy with a leathery texture. The flowers are in small groups, white or pale yellow, with 5-12 lobes (petals) from 5012 centimeters diameter. They usually bloom in mid- spring to mid-summer. Many species have strong aroma.

To cultivate Gardenia as a house plant is not easy. This species can be difficult to grow because it originated in warm humid tropical areas. It demands high humidity and bright (not direct) light to thrive. It flourishes in acidic soul with good drainage and thrives 20˚-23˚C during the day end 15˚-16˚ in the evening. Potting soils developed specifically for gardenias are available. It grows no larger than

18 inches in height and width when grow indoor. In climate where it can be grown outdoors, it can reach the height of 6 feet. If water hits the flowers, they will turn brown.

From the text we know that … .

• the flower is very expensive

• the flower is easy to plant

• gardenia is wide spread in Asia

• people don't like the strong scent of the flower

On a shady dusk in a spring time, a Fox once saw a Crow flew off with a piece of cheese in its beak and settle on a branch of a tree with blossoming flowers.

“That’s for me, as I am a Fox,” said Master Reynard, and he walked up to the foot of the tree. The wind blew some of the flowers’ petals off the tree.

“Good day, Mistress Crow,” he cried. “How well you are looking today: how glossy your feathers; how bright your eyes they may be as brilliant as the stars. I feel sure your voice must surpass that of other birds, just as your figure does; let me hear but one song from you that I may greet you as the Queen of Birds.”

The Crow lifted up her head and began to caw her best, but the moment she opened her mouth the piece of cheese fell to the ground, only to be snapped up by Master Fox.

“That will do,” he said. “That was all I wanted. In exchange for your cheese I will give you a piece of advice for the future: “Do not trust flatterers.”

(adapted from: http://www.eastoftheweb.com)

Which statement defines Crow?

• She is the Queen of the birds.

• She is a generous bird.

• She is the prettiest bird of all.

• She is a shallow bird.