Soal HOTS Bahasa Inggris Kelas 7 SMP Materi Describing People and Animals, Sering Muncul di SAS

A. To help them blend in with the surrounding trees at night.
B. To maximize their hearing ability to detect hidden prey.
C. To protect their eyes from dust when hunting near the ground.
D. To terrify small rodents before the owls catch them.

Kunci Jawaban : B. To maximize their hearing ability to detect hidden prey.

(8.) Why are small rodents unable to detect an approaching barn owl?

A. The owl moves only when the wind blows loudly.
B. The owl's feathers prevent any sound during flight.
C. The rodents have very poor hearing in total darkness.
D. The owl's face camouflage matches the color of the grass.

Kunci Jawaban : B. The owl's feathers prevent any sound during flight.

Read the text to answer questions number 9 and 10!

My uncle, Uncle Sam, is a professional firefighter. He is a tall man with broad shoulders and several scars on his arms. People who meet him for the first time often think he looks intimidating and harsh. However, every time he comes to our house, he always spends hours patiently teaching my little brother how to build origami castles and telling funny bedtime stories that make everyone laugh.

(9.) Why do people often misjudge Uncle Sam when they first see him?

A. Because he is always busy working at the fire station.
B. Because his physical appearance gives a tough impression.
C. Because he rarely speaks to people he doesn't know well.
D. Because he tells scary stories about his job as a firefighter.

Kunci Jawaban : B. Because his physical appearance gives a tough impression.

(10.) What is the author's main purpose in writing the text?

A. To explain the dangerous daily routine of a firefighter.
B. To show the contrast between Uncle Sam's appearance and his true nature.
C. To describe how to make origami castles with a family member.
D. To persuade the readers to become firefighters in the future.

Kunci Jawaban : B. To show the contrast between Uncle Sam's appearance and his true nature.

Read the text to answer questions number 11 and 12!

Honey badgers are relatively small creatures, but they are widely known as one of the most fearless animals on earth. Their skin is incredibly thick and loose, which makes it hard for predators like lions or leopards to get a firm grip on them. Even if a venomous snake bites a honey badger, its body has a unique defense system that allows it to simply sleep off the toxin and wake up fully recovered a few hours later.