Soal Latihan Reading Bahasa Inggris SMP/MTs
Read the text and answer questions no 1 to 3
1. The text is written to….
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Read the text and answer questions no 1 to 3
Lavender plants are herbaceous or shrub
of the genus Lavandula. These plant originate from Mediterranean, Middle East
and India. They grow very well in a wide range of climates and optimally at
temperatures between 7°C and 21°C ( 44.6 – 69.8°F). The require bright sunlight
and regular watering for adequate growth.
The plant are small, branching and
spreading shrubs with grey-green leaves and long flowering shoots. The leave
can be simple or pinnate measuring 30 – 50nmm in length. The plant produces
lilac or blue flowers on shoots which can be 20 – 40 cm long. The plant grow to
0.4 m ( 1.2 ft ) in height and live for 20 – 30 years.
Lavender flowers can be used in cooking
as a herb or to produce lavender sugar. Fresh flowers can be used as a flavoring in desserts and sauces. Lavender is also
cultivated as an ornamental plant or for the extraction of an essential oil.
The flower shoots are dried and used in flower arranging.
1. The text is written to….
A. Tell
the fragrance of the flower
B. Describe
the lavender generally.
C. To
show the functions of lavender
D. Describe
colorful lavender’s flower in general
2. What
is the main idea of paragraph two?
A. The
size of lavender plants
B. The
use of lavender plants
C. The
description of lavender plants
D. The
environment for growing lavender plants.
3. Lavender
is also cultivated as an ornamental plant or for the extraction of an essential
oil. Which of the following products uses essential oil of lavender?
A. Fuel
oil
B. Aromatherapy
C. Colouring
fabric
D. Water
purifier
4. “The
plant are small, branching and spreading shrubs…..” (paragraph 2)
The
underlined word is synonymous with….
A. Ramose
B. Sturdy
C. Famous
D. Brittle