Kunci Jawaban Bahasa Inggris Kelas 9 SMP/MTs Hal 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 187 dan 189 Chapter 9

1. Fish often swim in groups called shoals. One reason they do this is for protection.

2. Many fish together can confuse a predator. This makes it hard for the predator to single out a fish.

Physical characteristics

1. They come in many different shapes and sizes, but most are covered in scales and have strong fins for swimming.

2. A fish’s scales all lie in the same direction to help the fish slip through water.

3. Like us, fish need oxygen to live.

4. Water enters the mouth and is swept over the gills.

5. The oxygen passes from the water into tiny blood vessels in the gills.

Emotional characteristics: Not available

Functions: Not available. 

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Sponge

Main Idea

Class

1. There are different types of sponges.

2. Some sponges are natural and come from animals that live in warm seas.

3. Most sponges found in the house are made of rubber.

Detailed Facts

Materials

1. Some sponges are natural and come from animals that live in warm seas.

2. Most sponges found in the house are made of rubber

Characteristics

1. Sponge absorbs water well. Water is held in tiny holes inside a sponge.

It will only come out when the sponge is squeezed.

2. The best sponges mop up lots of water.

Functions: Not available.

Fabrics

Main Idea

Class

There are different kinds of fabrics.

Detailed Facts

Materials

1. Fabrics such as cotton, linen, wool, and silk are made from natural fibres, which come from plants and animals.

2. Fabrics can also be made of plastic, or a mixture of plastic and natural fibres.

Characteristics

Fabrics have different properties. For example, some are tough, while others wea away quickly.

Functions

Fabrics are used around the house to make clothes, curtains, towels, and furniture coverings.

WOOD

Main Idea

Class

Wood is a natural material.

Detailed Facts

Materials

1. It comes from the trunks and branches of trees.

2. Different trees produce different kinds of wood.

Characteristics

1. Some woods, such as oak, are very hard.

2. Others, such as blasa, are very soft.

3. Most woods are light enough to l oat but some, such as ebony, sink.

4. Wood has a distinctive smell.

5. When you hit it with a hammer, it has a distinctive sound.

6. Some woods, such as ebony, are so hard that it is almost impossible to saw or knock a nail into them.

7. Balsa wood is so soft you can easily break it with your fingers.

Functions

Different woods are chosen to make dif erent types of furniture, depending on how strong the furniture needs to be. 

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Family

MAIN IDEA

Definition

1. A family is a group of people who live together in the same house.

2. It is called a nuclear family.

3. This big family is called an extended family.

DETAILED FACTS

Elements

1.  A complete family consists of parents and one or more children.

2. In many countries, a family can be extended to include relatives such as grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces living together under the same house.

Characteristics

The members of a family share the housework and take care of each other.

Functions

1. With the family we feel safe and happy.

2. To go home means to return to our family in order to have a rest, to watch TV, to eat together, and to share happiness and sadness with each other.

3. With our family we grow up to be healthy and useful mindividuals.

Neighbourhood

MAIN IDEA

Definition A neighbourhood is a social community within a city, town, or village.

DETAILED FACTS

Elements A neighbourhood is made up of families, who live near each other as neighbours.

Characteristics

There is a lot of face-to-face interaction among them.

Functions

1. Neighbourhoods have many benei ts for the members.

2. A strong and closely related neighbourhood is a safe environment for the children to grow up.

3. Mothers and girls can also learn certain skills, like cooking and knitting from each other, with little or no money.

4. There are many enjoyable neoghbourhood activities, too, like sports and celebrations.

5. Neighbourhoods also protect the families from crimes. (*)