Mata Pelajaran : Bhs. Inggris Kelas : VIII (delapan)
Read the text and answer question for 1 to 4 !
Text 1
Panning a Holiday
It was dry season in July. There was not much rain. The sun shone very brightly. Fiona didn’t go to school because it was a long school holiday. She had stayed at home for two days. Of course, she helped her parents worked in their store, but she would rather go to a cooler place than stay at home during the dry season. She thought about a holiday in the mountains.
Suddenly, Mr. Suparta a postman, came with a letter. He smiled and said,” why do you look so unhappy, Fiona?” “This dry seasons terrible”. Everyday I feel very hot and I sweat a lot. I want to have some cool days.” Fiona said in an unhappy voice.
“Why don’t you go to the mountain or swim in the lake?”
“Actually, uncle Joko lives in Bromo mountain. I could stay there for a week or two. But I haven’t told him yet that I want to visit him.”
“Well, here is a letter for you from your uncle,” Mr. Suparta gave a letter to Fiona. Fiona took the letter and read it. “Good news!” Uncle Joko wants me to go to his house and visit his plantation for two weeks. Thank you Mr. Suparta.”
“You are welcome and I hope you have a nice holiday. Next time you have to plan what you are going to do during the holiday,” Mr. Suparta smiled again and started his motorcycle.
I. Choose the correct answers :
1. Fiona looked unhappy,
a. because she wanted a holiday c. because of dry season
b. because she wanted dry season d. because of holiday
2. What would Fiona rather do?
a. stay at home c. help her parents
b. work at store d. go to a cooler place
3. Where is Fiona going to go during the holiday?
a. to the mountain c. to school
b. to the lake d. to her house
4. How did Mr. Suparta go to work?
a. by car c. by bus
b. by motorcycle d. on foot
Text 2
Read the text and answer questions for no 5 to 8!
This is a leopard, a big cat with bright color and black spots. Those black spots are nearly of the same size from its nose to its tail. It is about six to seven and half feet long. People also call this animal panther,
Although it is a big animal, its ears are quite small. However, it has a long tail and it runs very fast. It jumps very well too. That is why it is good at chasing and catching its preys.
To catch its prey, it often hides on a tree and wait until small animal come near. When the animals come near the tree, the leopard jumps down and kills the animal. A leopard eats all smaller animals, but it likes dogs best.
5. What is the main idea of the text?
a. A leopard eats all smaller animals
b. This is a Leopard
c. Leopard is about six to seven and a half feet long
d. Those black spots are nearly of the same size from its nose to its tail
6. What does the Leopard’s skin look like?
a. It has stripy yellow and black colour c. It has yellow colour and black spots
b. It has black colour and yellow spots d. It has yellowish black colour
7. “Although it is a big animal, its ears are quite small.” (paragraph).
What does “its” in the sentence refer to?
a. animal’s b. cat’s c. leopard’s d. panther’s
8. “ … good at chasing and catching its preys.”
The underline word means …
a. catching b. taking c. jumping d. hunting
9. Read the short message below!
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Which one is not true on the short message?
a. Sirta expects Reni to come on time
b. Sirta and Reni have an appointment to study together
c. Sirta and Reni will study together at Sirta’s house
d. Reni reminds Sirta about Their appointment to study together
Read the text and anwer question no. 10 to 12!
Text 3
Once upon time, on the coast of east Java, there lived a variety of sea animals. They lived in peace. Only an Octopus called Cumi couldn’t get along with other sea creatures. Cumi was so cruel.
One day Cumi went to the house of a fish name Suro. He told Suro that one of the crocodiles, Boyo, had a plan to harm Suro. Suro and Boyo were best friends. That’s why Suro didn’t believe Cumi. Then, Cumi went to Boyo’s house and said and Suro had a plan to harm him. This time Cumi’s lies were so convincing that Boyo believe Cumi. Boyo was very angry. He got upset and swam in a hurry to Suro’s house. He attacking Suro and wounded him. Suro was still calm and didn’t fight back. But knowing that Boyo would never stop attacked him, Suro became brave and strong. He fought Boyo bravely until the sea turned red with their blood.
In the place where they once fought was built a city called Suroboyo. Suroboyo, therefore, means brave in danger.
10. Why did Cumi have a bad plan to Suro and Boyo?
a. because Cumi wanted to live in peace
b. because Cumi was cruel and could’t get along with another
c. because Boyo didn’t believe Cumi
d. because Suro attacked the Cumi
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11. “He got upset and …” (paragraph 2 sentence 8)
What does “He” in the sentence refer to?
a. Boyo b. Suro c. Cumi d. Octopus
12. “ … Suro became brave and strong”
What is the antonym of the underline word?
a. Powerful b. Hard c. Weak d. Afraid
Read this announcement to answer questions no 13 to 14!
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13. What is the purpose of writing the announcement?
a. To inform students of nine A for practicing flag ceremony
b. To ask students to prepare flag ceremony
c. To confirm students of nine A that the ceremony is canceled
d. To invite students to attend a meeting
14. Whom is announcement for?
a. All students c. Chairman
b. Students of nine A d. All people
Text 4
Read the text and answer question no. 15 to 18!
Ingredient :
1. Fresh and cleaned chicken, cut into pieces.
2. Spices : turmeric, pepper, and garlic
3. Salt
4. Vegetable oil
The steps :
First, grind the spices until they mixed and soft.
Next, put the chicken in the bowl and pour fresh water into and then put the ground spices on it. Stir well. Then, after they are well stirred, boil the chicken until the flesh is cooked and its color turn white. After that, fry the chicken using vegetable oil until the color become brownish. Finally, serve your chicken with warm rice and chili you can also it with vegetable.
15. What is the topic of the text?
a. How to make fried rice c. How to make a cake
b. How to make fried chicken d. How to make fried banana
16. What do you grind until they are mixed and soft?
a. Spices b. Chicken c. Vegetable d. Water
17. “You can also garnish it with vegetable.”
What does “it” in the sentence refer to?
a. Rice b. Chili c. Chicken d. Vegetable
18. If you want to know the flesh of chicken is cooked, its colour will look ….
a. White b. Yellow c. Brown d. Red
Read the advertisement and answer question no. 19 to 20!
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19. What is the text about?
a. Movie stars b. Traveling quide c. Music show d. Attraction show
20. Where will we go if we want to see it?
a. Symphony hall b. Movie land c. Restaurant d. Stadium
Text 5
Deforestation
Dense forest once covered most of the high mountains. The roots of the trees held the thin layer of soil in its place. The trees also acted as sponges and let water flow very slowly downhill. Because land has become scarce, some people go to mountain forest simply to clear more land for agriculture. Some other go for commercial timber, food and building material.
When the forest have gone, water rushes down the mountainsides in torrents whenever it rains. It destroys villages and agricultural land. The worst thing the water takes the mountain soil away with it.
Cover : menutupi / menyelimuti
Layer : lapisan
Sponge : penghisap / penahan
Scarce : jarang
Torrent : air bah
21. What once covered the high mountain?
a. rain b. torrent c. dense forests d. agriculture
22. What do the roots hold when it rains?
a. dense forests b. thin layer of soil c. high mountain d. agriculture
23. What acted like sponge?
a. the trees b. mountain c. water $26nbsp; d. building
24. People cut down the trees in the forest to ….
a. hunt wild animal b. told the lawyer c. protect animal d. have more land
25. It destroys villages and agricultural land ( 2nd paragraph ).
“It” in this sentence refers to ….
a. land b. forest c. torrent d. agriculture
26. Febri : Whose motorcycle is it? It looks very clean.
Kukuh : It is my brother’s. He …. It already.
a. washed b. is washing c. washed d. has washed
27. They have been there …2002.
a. since b. for c. during d. of
28. She has been here … five years.
a. since b. for c. during d. of
29. Look! The moon shines …
a. fast b. happily c. beautifully d. heavily
30. You have to plan what you are going to do. (last sentence last paragraph).
The underlined word is similar to …
a. will b. can c. may d. must
31. Where should we go to have cool weather?
a. to the sea c. to the beach
b. to the highland d. to the low land
32. Nonstop raining can cause …
a. sponge b. flood c. cloudy d. downhill
33. Government issues rule and law to … the forest.
a. destroy b. protect c. clear up d. cover
34. Arrange the following sentences to make a good paragraph!
1. She began to write the letter
2. Then, she took a piece of paper and a pen
3. After that she got an envelope and a stamp
4. Last weekend Ratih wanted to write a letter to her penpal
5. She wrote the address on the envelope and went to the post office
&nbrp; 6. At five in the afternoon she sat down on a chair in her room.
a. 4-2-1-3-5-6 b. 4-5-2-1-3-6 c. 4-1-2-3-6-5 d. 4-6-2-1-3-5
35. Mr. Leo : What did you see in Bali last holiday?
Angie : I … some beautiful beaches such as Kuta beach, Sanur beach, etc.
a. am visiting b. visit c. visited d. will visit
36. Ima : Look! The orchids are very beautifully grown. Who planted them?
Adi : ….. and I watered them twice a day.
a. I am b. I did c. I do d. I was
37. Dewi : I have got something for you as a present.
Amy : Oh, thank you. May I open it now.
Dewi : Why not?
Amy : Wow, …. ! The colour really suits me.
a. How is the dress beautiful c. who bought this dress
b. What a beautiful dress it is d. What a beautiful dress is it
38. Wahyu : Last night Redo gotan accident. His motorcycle hit a big tree.
Dea : Oh, that’s so bad. But how come?
Wahyu : It’s because he drove his motorcycle….
a. fast and careless c. carelessly
b. carefully d. slowly
39. I was sleeping when my father … the advertisement about job vacancy on the radio.
a. heard b. hears c. was hearing d. is hearing
40. A : …. Is Marsha?
B : She is 50 kilograms although she is still 12 years old.
a. How wide b. How old c. How tall d. How heavy
41. Maya : Next Sunday is your boy friend’s birthday, isn’t it?
Novi : Yes, you’re right. I … my new shirt for the birthday party.
a. will wear b. am wearing c. wear d. wore
42. Old story that told a boy who wanted to marry his mother is ….
a. Joko Bodo b. Sangkuriang c. Prabu Boko d. Naga Bonar
43. Doni : What do you think about the weather today?
Rony : I think it is … look! The sun is shining brightly.
a. a sunny day b. a bad day c. a foggy day d. cloudy day
44. Arrange these sentences into good paragraph!
1. After school Rudy went to Roni’s house to visit him.
2. They are at the same school.
3. Rudy and Roni are close friends
4. He was sick. He got a serious flu
5. Yesterday Roni didn’t go to school
a. 1 - 3 - 5 - 2 - 4 b. 3 - 2 – 5 - 4 - 1 c. 3 - 2 - 4 - 1 - 5 d. 3 - 2 - 5 - 4 - 1
45. 1. She could not solve the problem
2. Lisa felt unhappy this morning
3. So she needed a friend to help her solve the problem
4. She had a problem
a. 2 3 4 1 b. 2 3 1 4 c. 2 4 1 3 d. 2 1 4 3
Answer these question completely!
46. They are birds, but they can not fly. They can swim well. They live in the very cold area.
Who are they?
47. Your teacher are carrying a lot things. You are willing to help her.
A : ……………………..
B : Yes, thank you. This suitcase is very heavy. Please lift it up.
48. If our body healthy, we can do everything well. Now, write three ways how to make our
body healthy.
a. ………….
b. ………….
c. ………….
49. Roy and Hafidz are classmates. They are talking about their hobbies.
Complete the dialogue!
$26nbsp; Roy : …………. ?
Hafidz : My hobby is reading.
Roy : ………… ?
Hafidz : Books are used to add the knowledge and science.
They are for entertainment, too.
50. Complete this passage about my experience!
Last Sunday, my family ….(a)….. to the National Zoo. When we got there, we …(b)… the tickets. After that, we …(c) … around. First we ….(d)…. a giraffe and a gorilla. Then I …(e) an elephant around the zoo. Next we had lunch and finally at noon we went home. We really … (f) … our recreation.
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