KANGJO.INFO, Tamiang Layang, Barito Timur. Kumpulan Asesmen Sumatif Mata Pelajaran Bahasa Inggris Kelas 9 Sekolah Menengah Pertama (SMP) atau sederajat ini disusun sebagai salah satu sarana pendukung dalam proses pembelajaran, khususnya dalam membantu peserta didik memahami materi Mata Pelajaran Bahasa Inggris secara lebih mendalam. Soal-soal yang disajikan dirancang berdasarkan kurikulum yang berlaku, dengan memperhatikan kompetensi dasar serta indikator pencapaian yang harus dikuasai oleh siswa Kelas 9. Selain itu, soal-soal ini diharapkan dapat melatih kemampuan berpikir kritis, analitis, dan pemecahan masalah peserta didik.

Kumpulan Asesmen Sumatif ini juga dapat dimanfaatkan oleh guru sebagai bahan evaluasi pembelajaran, serta oleh orang tua sebagai sarana pendampingan belajar anak di rumah. Dengan latihan yang rutin, diharapkan siswa dapat lebih siap dalam menghadapi ulangan harian maupun penilaian lainnya.

Penyusun menyadari bahwa dalam penyusunan buku ini masih terdapat kekurangan. Oleh karena itu, kritik dan saran yang membangun sangat diharapkan guna perbaikan di masa yang akan datang.

Akhir kata, semoga kumpulan Asesmen Sumatif ini bermanfaat bagi semua pihak yang terlibat dalam dunia pendidikan, khususnya dalam meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran Mata Pelajaran Bahasa Inggris di tingkat Sekolah Menengah Pertama (SMP).

Bank Soal

Jenjang: SMP | Kelas: Kelas 9 | Mata Pelajaran: Bahasa Inggris

Topik: Chapter 4 Upcycling Used Materials, Look At My New Creation, They’re On Sale, Let’s Donate

1. [Pilihan Ganda] (MOTS)

What is the main purpose of upcycling used materials?

1. To create more waste
2. To turn waste into something of higher value
3. To burn old plastic
4. To buy new expensive items

Jawaban: To turn waste into something of higher value

Penjelasan: Upcycling aims to transform by-products, waste materials, or unwanted products into new materials or products of better quality and environmental value.

 

2. [Pilihan Ganda] (LOTS)

Which of the following items is usually upcycled?

1. A broken glass
2. A rotten apple
3. An empty plastic bottle
4. A used tissue

Jawaban: An empty plastic bottle

Penjelasan: Empty plastic bottles are a common waste material that can be easily transformed into useful items like pots or pencil cases.

 

3. [Pilihan Ganda] (HOTS)

If you have old jeans that are too small, what is the most creative and useful way to upcycle them?

1. Throw them in the trash bin
2. Cut them into small useless pieces
3. Turn them into a stylish tote bag
4. Give them to your pet to play with

Jawaban: Turn them into a stylish tote bag

Penjelasan: Turning old jeans into a tote bag is a creative problem-solving application that adds value to something that would otherwise be discarded.

 

4. [Pilihan Ganda] (MOTS)

Read the sentence: ‘The used plastic bottles are collected by the students.’ The sentence uses…

1. Active voice
2. Passive voice
3. Imperative sentence
4. Exclamatory sentence

Jawaban: Passive voice

Penjelasan: The sentence emphasizes the action and the receiver of the action (plastic bottles) rather than who performed the action, which is the definition of passive voice.

 

5. [Pilihan Ganda] (HOTS)

Why is passive voice often used in explaining the process of upcycling?

1. Because the action is more important than who does it
2. Because the person who does it is famous
3. Because upcycling is an active activity
4. Because it uses fewer words

Jawaban: Because the action is more important than who does it

Penjelasan: In procedural and descriptive texts about upcycling, the focus is on the materials and the steps taken to transform them, not necessarily on the person doing the action.

 

6. [Pilihan Ganda] (LOTS)

Look at my new creation! I made a… from used ice cream sticks. Which item makes the most logical sense?

1. Car engine
2. Smartphone
3. Pen holder
4. Television

Jawaban: Pen holder

Penjelasan: Ice cream sticks are small and sturdy, making them perfect for building small desktop items like a pen holder.

 

7. [Pilihan Ganda] (MOTS)

‘Look at my new creation! It is made of cardboard.’ The word ‘It’ refers to…

1. The creation
2. The cardboard
3. The look
4. The speaker

Jawaban: The creation

Penjelasan: The pronoun ‘It’ replaces the singular noun ‘creation’ mentioned in the previous sentence.

 

8. [Pilihan Ganda] (HOTS)

You want to make a flower pot from a plastic bottle. You need to make holes at the bottom. What is the most logical reason for this step?

1. To make the pot look beautiful
2. To let excess water drain out
3. To allow roots to grow outside
4. To save plastic material

Jawaban: To let excess water drain out

Penjelasan: Plants need proper drainage so their roots do not rot. Making holes allows excess water to escape.

 

9. [Pilihan Ganda] (MOTS)

Which tool is NOT typically used when upcycling a cardboard box into a storage organizer?

1. Scissors
2. Glue
3. Hammer
4. Ruler

Jawaban: Hammer

Penjelasan: A hammer is used for nails and heavy carpentry, which is unnecessary and destructive for light cardboard crafting.

 

10. [Pilihan Ganda] (HOTS)

A student makes a wallet from used snack packaging. What is the main environmental benefit of this creation?

1. It reduces plastic pollution
2. It increases paper waste
3. It makes the student rich
4. It uses a lot of electricity

Jawaban: It reduces plastic pollution

Penjelasan: Snack packaging is usually made of single-use plastic. Upcycling it keeps it out of landfills and reduces plastic pollution.

 

11. [Pilihan Ganda] (LOTS)

‘They are on sale.’ What does ‘on sale’ mean?

1. Available for free
2. Being sold at a lower price
3. Not available anymore
4. Broken

Jawaban: Being sold at a lower price

Penjelasan: The phrase ‘on sale’ indicates that an item is available to purchase at a discounted price.

 

12. [Pilihan Ganda] (MOTS)

You see an upcycled bag priced at Rp50,000. Originally it was Rp75,000. How much is the discount?

1. Rp15,000
2. Rp20,000
3. Rp25,000
4. Rp50,000

Jawaban: Rp25,000

Penjelasan: Discount is calculated by subtracting the sale price from the original price (75,000 – 50,000 = 25,000).

 

13. [Pilihan Ganda] (HOTS)

Your class wants to sell upcycled products to raise funds. Which promotional sentence is the most persuasive for eco-conscious buyers?

1. Buy our bags, they are cheap!
2. Save the earth and look stylish with our upcycled tote bags!
3. We need money so please buy this.
4. These bags are made of old dirty things.

Jawaban: Save the earth and look stylish with our upcycled tote bags!

Penjelasan: This option appeals to the buyer’s environmental values (‘Save the earth’) and personal benefit (‘look stylish’), making it highly persuasive.

 

14. [Pilihan Ganda] (MOTS)

‘All upcycled lamps are on sale! Get a 20 percent discount if you buy two.’ If one lamp is Rp100,000, what is the correct conclusion?

1. You pay Rp200,000 for two lamps
2. You pay Rp160,000 for two lamps
3. You pay Rp80,000 for one lamp
4. You get one lamp for free

Jawaban: You pay Rp160,000 for two lamps

Penjelasan: Two lamps cost Rp200,000. A 20 percent discount on Rp200,000 is Rp40,000. 200,000 – 40,000 = 160,000.

 

15. [Pilihan Ganda] (HOTS)

A buyer says, ‘Is this upcycled pencil case durable?’ As a seller, what is your best logical response?

1. No, it will break tomorrow.
2. Yes, it is made from strong double-layered plastic bottles.
3. I do not know, I just sell it.
4. Yes, because it is expensive.

Jawaban: Yes, it is made from strong double-layered plastic bottles.

Penjelasan: Providing a clear, fact-based reason about the material quality builds trust and directly answers the buyer’s concern about durability.

 

16. [Pilihan Ganda] (LOTS)

What is the meaning of the word ‘donate’?

1. To steal something
2. To give money or goods for a good cause
3. To sell things at a high price
4. To throw rubbish

Jawaban: To give money or goods for a good cause

Penjelasan: Donating means giving something, especially money or goods, to a charity or a person in need.

 

17. [Pilihan Ganda] (MOTS)

Which of these items is the most appropriate to donate to victims of a flood?

1. Used party hats
2. Clean clothes and blankets
3. Broken toys
4. Dirty shoes

Jawaban: Clean clothes and blankets

Penjelasan: Flood victims primarily need basic necessities for survival and warmth, such as clean clothes and blankets.

 

18. [Pilihan Ganda] (HOTS)

Your school is organizing a ‘Let s Donate’ event. A student wants to donate a pile of torn and unreadable books. How should the committee handle this politely?

1. Throw the books at the student.
2. Accept them but secretly burn them.
3. Politely explain that only readable books can be donated and suggest recycling the torn ones.
4. Accept them and give them to the orphanage anyway.

Jawaban: Politely explain that only readable books can be donated and suggest recycling the torn ones.

Penjelasan: This response solves the problem politely while maintaining the quality of donations and offering an eco-friendly alternative for the unusable items.

 

19. [Pilihan Ganda] (MOTS)

‘Let’s donate our old toys to the orphanage.’ The word ‘orphanage’ means…

1. A place for sick people
2. A place for children without parents
3. A place to buy toys
4. A place to recycle plastic

Jawaban: A place for children without parents

Penjelasan: An orphanage is a residential institution devoted to the care and education of children who have lost their parents.

 

20. [Pilihan Ganda] (HOTS)

Why is donating considered a better option than throwing away unwanted, usable clothes?

1. It helps others in need and reduces textile waste.
2. It makes the clothes magically new again.
3. It takes less effort than throwing them away.
4. It gives you a lot of money.

Jawaban: It helps others in need and reduces textile waste.

Penjelasan: Donating provides a dual benefit: humanitarian aid for those lacking resources and environmental protection by diverting waste from landfills.

 

21. [Pilihan Ganda] (HOTS)

Stimulus: To make the piggy bank from a plastic bottle, first clean the bottle. Then, wrap it with colored paper. Next, cut a small slot on the top. Finally, decorate it with marker.

Read this text: ‘To make the piggy bank from a plastic bottle, first clean the bottle. Then, wrap it with colored paper. Next, cut a small slot on the top. Finally, decorate it with marker.’ What will happen if you skip the third step?

1. The piggy bank will look ugly.
2. You cannot put coins inside the piggy bank.
3. The bottle will melt.
4. The paper will tear.

Jawaban: You cannot put coins inside the piggy bank.

Penjelasan: The third step creates the opening needed to insert coins. Without it, the piggy bank fails its primary function.

 

22. [Pilihan Ganda] (MOTS)

‘The collected money from the sale will be donated to the animal shelter.’ What is the passive verb in the sentence?

1. The collected money
2. From the sale
3. Will be donated
4. To the animal shelter

Jawaban: Will be donated

Penjelasan: ‘Will be donated’ consists of the auxiliary verb ‘will be’ and the past participle ‘donated’, forming a passive construction.

 

23. [Pilihan Ganda] (HOTS)

You are planning a charity bazaar. You upcycled old magazines into paper baskets. How do you logically determine the selling price?

1. Make it as high as possible.
2. Calculate the cost of additional materials like glue and time spent.
3. Sell it cheaper than a piece of candy.
4. Ask the buyer to pay whatever they want.

Jawaban: Calculate the cost of additional materials like glue and time spent.

Penjelasan: Pricing an upcycled item requires evaluating the cost of supplementary materials used and placing a value on the labor/time involved.

 

24. [Pilihan Ganda] (HOTS)

Stimulus: We are receiving donations for the earthquake victims. We need canned food, bottled water, and baby diapers. Please do not bring raw meat or easily expired food.

Read the announcement: ‘We are receiving donations for the earthquake victims. We need canned food, bottled water, and baby diapers. Please do not bring raw meat or easily expired food.’ Why does the organizer forbid raw meat?

1. Because victims do not like meat.
2. Because raw meat is too expensive.
3. Because raw meat can spoil quickly without a refrigerator.
4. Because raw meat is hard to carry.

Jawaban: Because raw meat can spoil quickly without a refrigerator.

Penjelasan: Disaster areas often lack electricity. Raw meat requires refrigeration, without which it will spoil and cause disease.

 

25. [Pilihan Ganda] (MOTS)

‘Look at my new creation. It is a tote bag made from coffee packaging.’ What does the creator want to show?

1. Their favorite coffee brand.
2. Their ability to make something useful from waste.
3. How to make coffee.
4. Their new expensive bag.

Jawaban: Their ability to make something useful from waste.

Penjelasan: By presenting an upcycled item, the creator is demonstrating their skill in transforming discarded packaging into a functional tote bag.

 

26. [Uraian / Esai] (HOTS)

You have a lot of unused glass jars at home. Create a short proposal on how you would upcycle them, how you would promote them for sale, and where you would donate the profit.

Jawaban: I will upcycle the glass jars into decorative candle holders by painting them and tying a hemp rope around the neck. To promote them, I will take aesthetic photos and post them on school social media with the caption ‘Light up your room and save the earth!’ The profits will be donated to a local orphanage to help buy school supplies.

Penjelasan: This question requires students to synthesize a complete plan, demonstrating creativity in upcycling, marketing strategy, and social awareness.

 

27. [Uraian / Esai] (HOTS)

Stimulus: Your school wants to hold a charity event called ‘Let s Donate’. However, many students feel they do not have money to donate.

Read the situation: Your school wants to hold a charity event called ‘Let s Donate’. However, many students feel they do not have money to donate. As the committee head, write a short speech to persuade them that they can donate other things besides money, focusing on upcycled materials.

Jawaban: Good morning friends! We are holding a ‘Let s Donate’ event soon. Some of you might think that donating requires a lot of money, but that is not true! We can donate our creativity and time. We can collect used materials like plastic bottles or cardboard, upcycle them into beautiful and useful items, and sell them at our school bazaar. The money we make will then be our donation. Let’s turn our waste into a blessing for others!

Penjelasan: The student must construct a persuasive argument showing alternative ways to participate in charity through upcycling, addressing the specific problem creatively.

 

28. [Uraian / Esai] (MOTS)

Explain the step-by-step process of upcycling an old t-shirt into a shopping bag without sewing. Use sequence words (First, Next, Then, Finally).

Jawaban: First, prepare an old t-shirt and a pair of sharp scissors. Next, cut off the sleeves and the neckline to create the bag handles and opening. Then, turn the t-shirt inside out and cut fringes along the bottom hem. Finally, tie the fringes together tightly in double knots to seal the bottom of the bag. Your upcycled shopping bag is ready to use!

Penjelasan: This assesses the student’s ability to recall and organize procedural steps logically using appropriate transitional words.

 

29. [Uraian / Esai] (HOTS)

Evaluate the effectiveness of selling upcycled products compared to selling brand new items for a school fundraising event. Mention at least two advantages and one challenge of selling upcycled products.

Jawaban: Advantages: 1) Upcycled products have lower production costs since they use waste materials, resulting in higher profit margins for the charity. 2) They promote environmental awareness and offer unique, one-of-a-kind designs. Challenge: It takes significantly more time and effort to manually create upcycled goods compared to simply buying and reselling brand new items.

Penjelasan: Students must critically analyze and compare two different approaches, identifying both the positive aspects and the practical limitations of upcycling in a business context.

 

30. [Uraian / Esai] (HOTS)

Stimulus: Grab our Eco-Friendly Pencil Cases! Made 100 percent from old tires! They are on sale now! Buy 1 for Rp30,000, Buy 2 for Rp50,000! Do not miss it, save money and save the earth!

Analyze the following advertisement text: ‘Grab our Eco-Friendly Pencil Cases! Made 100 percent from old tires! They are on sale now! Buy 1 for Rp30,000, Buy 2 for Rp50,000! Do not miss it, save money and save the earth!’ How does the advertiser persuade the customer? Mention two strategies used in the text.

Jawaban: The advertiser uses two main strategies to persuade customers. First, they appeal to environmental consciousness by using phrases like ‘Eco-Friendly’, ‘Made 100 percent from old tires’, and ‘save the earth’. Second, they use economic incentives by offering a discount for bulk purchases (‘Buy 1 for Rp30,000, Buy 2 for Rp50,000’, which saves the buyer Rp10,000) and using strong call-to-action phrases like ‘Grab our’ and ‘Do not miss it’.

Penjelasan: This evaluates the student’s ability to deconstruct a text, identifying specific linguistic and marketing strategies used to influence the reader’s purchasing decision.

Semoga bermanfaat. (kangjo)