Mata pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris Hari, tanggal : Selasa, 03 Desember 2024

Kelas : VIII Waktu : 120 Menit

A. Choose the correct answer!

Read Monita’s story about the Independence Day Celebration in SMP Merdeka to
answer question 1-6
Today, my school held an Independence Day celebration event. It welcomed students from
every grade to participate in many fun fames, such as tug war, krupuk race, sack race, tandem
race, and the marble in spoon race. Many students participated, which made all the games so
exciting.
In the beginning, I participated in the marble in spoon race. It was a very tight game
between me and Galang. I almost beat him at the beginning of the race, but he was so fast and
steady. He could even run with it. He came first and I came second. It was hard to beat Galang
in this game.
The next game was a tug of war, sack race, and tandem race. All the games were held at the
same time. I saw Andre participate in the sack race. At first, he led the race, but suddenly he
fell in the middle of the race. But finally, he came second. It was so sad the he couldn’t finish
first. Meanwhile, Pipit participated in a tandem race with our friends. Her team came third. It
was not too bad.
The last game was the krupuk race. Once again I met Galang in the final. The fun part was I
finished first and he finished after me. I finished my krupuk with there or four bites.
It was a joyful day at my school. Everyone put a smile on their faces. I was delighted. At the
end of the event, my class was announced as the grand champion of the whole competition.
1. What was the story about?
a. Independence Day celebration in Indonesia
b. Independence Day celebration in Monita’s school.
c. Independence Day celebration in Monita’s hometown
d. Independence Day celebration in my hometown.

2. Who could be the participant in the fun games?

a. The whole students c. 7 graders
b. The teachers d. 8 and 9 graders

3. How many fun games were being competed in the event?

a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6

4. Who was the winner of the marble in spoon race?

a. Andre b. Monita c. Galang d. Papit

5. Who was the winner of the last game?

a. Andre b. Monita c. Galang d. Pipit

6. How did Monita feel about the event?

a. She felt excited. c. She felt embarrassed.
b. She felt delighted. d. She felt nervous.

7. Ten years ago, I …… only a baby.

a. Is b. Am c. Was d. Were

8. You and Salma …… not at school yesterday.

a. Is b. Am c. Was d. Were
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 9. It ….. six o’clock when we got home.
a. Is b. Am c. Was d. Were

10. …….. someone knock at the door last night?

a. Do b. Did c. Was d. Were

11. Mum was angry when she ….. the broken vase.
a. See b. Saw c. Seen d. Seeing

12. I …. Swim in the lake, it …. too cold

a. was – did c. was – didn’t
b. didn’t – was d. didn’t – didn’t

13. Sinta : “Where ….. you born?”

Novi : “I ….. born in Makasar.”
a. Were – was c. Did – was
b. Was- were d. Did – were

14. Yuni ……. Feel well this morning, because she ….. have breakfast.
a. Did – didn’t c. Didn’t – did
b. Didn’t – didn’t d. Was – were

15. Judika : “ …… you in Lombok last year?”

Ine : “No, I ……., but I was in Kupang.”
a. Was – was
b. Was – wasn’t
c. Were – wasn’t
d. Was – weren’t
16. David : “When …… you visit Borobudur temple?”
Krisna : “Last month”
a. Do b. Did c. Was d. Were

17. The tea tasted horrible because I ….. too much sugar in it.
a. Put c. Put
b. Putted d. Putting

18. Dina : “……did you see the sunset?”

Budi : “I saw it on the beach.”
a. Why c. When
b. What d. Where

19. Elisa : “…… did you eat your dinner last night?”
Nama : “I ate dinner at half past six”
a. Why c. When
b. What d. Where

20. Dina : “what did you bring this morning?”

Dani : “………..”
a. My lunch box c. From my home
b. This morning d. Because I was hungry
c.

Read below story to answer question 21-30

On Wednesday, my best friends and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at the Tentrem Hotel
located not far from Malioboro. On Thursday, we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are
three big temples, the Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. On Friday
night we went to Malioboro. We spent about two hours there. We were lucky because there are
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lots of promotions for visitors such as discounts for batik and handcrafted bags, free testers for
bakpia, and so on. I bought new clothes for my sister and a bag for my mom with big discount.
After that we left for Jakarta by train.
21. The text is written in the for of a …..
a. Recount b. Narrative c. Report d. Recipe

22. What kind of promotion do writers and her friends get in Malioboro?
a. Free product for sandals c. Free welcome drink
b. Free entrance ticket d. Free testers for bakpia

23. The purpose of the text is to ……

a. Tell past events c. Describe the smugglers
b. Entertain the readers d. Report an event to the police

24. Where did the writers and her friends stay while enjoying the holiday in Yogyakarta?
a. Hotel JW Marriotts c. Guest house
b. Villa Pandemangan d. Hotel Tentrem

25. When did they go home?

a. On Saturday morning c. On Thursday evening
b. On Friday night d. On Friday afternoon

26. The text above mainly discusses …

a. The writer’s trip to Yogyakarta
b. The writer’s first visit to Prambanan
c. The writer’s impression about the guide
d. The writer’s experience at Yogya Kraton

27. Where did the writers and her friend went on Thursday?
a. Malioboro c. Bukit Bintang
b. Parangtritis Beach d. Prambanan Temple

28. How many the big temples on Prambanan temples?

a. Three b. Two c. Four d. Five

29. What items is the writer bought as a gift for her family?
a. Bag and clothes c. Bracelet
b. Bakpia d. Handcrated ring

30. The writer and her friends go home from Yogyakarta by ….

a. Bus b. Plane c. Car d. Train

Read below story to answer question 31-35

On holiday, Vano visited his aunt in a village. It was his first experience of travelling by
train, but he enjoyed it. He arrived at the railway station at 3 pm. His uncle’s house was not far
from the railway station, so he decided to go there by horse cart. Vano stopped a horse cart. To his
surprise, the rider was a woman. She was dark skinned and looked strong. Along the journey, they
had a chit-chat. The riders told him about her life. She is a wife with three children. She was
simple, but had a great dream. She wanted her children to be successful. As a mother, she was
willing to work hard for her children’s education. She never gave up. She believed that her hard
work would be paid off. Vano was amazed at the horse cart rider’s story. What a great woman.
31. What is the text about?
a. A horse cart rider’s hard work
b. Vano’s experience on a train
c. Vano’s travelling experience
d. The life story of a horse rider.

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 32. Why Vano stopped a horse cart?
a. Because his uncle’s house was not far from the railway station
b. Because he wanted to chit-chat
c. Because he had a great dream
d. Because he visited his aunt in a village.

33. What was the horse cart’s rider like?

a. Honest c. Kindhearted
b. Generous d. Hard working

34. Why did Vano take a great respect to the horse cart’s rider?
a. She struggled to be success
b. She lived with three children
c. She was simple, but had a great dream
d. She was the only woman who rode the horse cart

35. “She never gave up.” What is the closest meaning of the bolded words?
a. Felt sorry b. Angry c. Complained d. Satisfied

36. The students … hard last night.

a. Study b. Studying c. Studied d. Were study

37. We ….. in this restaurant 2 days ago.

a. Ate b. Eaten c. Eating d. Eat

38. My brother bought me a T-shirt ………

a. Tomorrow b. Today c. Tonight d. Yesterday

39. Two years ago, a holiday trip to Australia …. Cheap

a. Was not b. Did not c. Is not d. Were not

40. My mother was in the kitchen, the …… some cakes for four hours ago
a. Cook b. Cooked c. Cooking d. Cookes

B. Essay Text
Read Edward’s diary about how he broke his leg.
Today, I don’t go to school. I should take a rest for a week. I broke my leg two days ago. It
happened when I was playing football at school. I ran fast on the field. And suddenly, I slipped
on the ground. I felt hurt and I was scared I could not walk anymore. My coach quickly ran to
me. He saw my leg and took me to the hospital as soon as possible.
In the hospital, the doctor examined me. He said I broke my leg. Then, he covered it with a
bandage. He also said that I should take a rest for a week and calm down.
After that, I felt better. I wasn’t worried anymore. I hope I can recover soon and play
football with my friends again.
Answer the following questions based on the text above!
1. Who was the story about?
2. What happened to him?
3. Did he play football alone?
4. When and where did he slip?
5. What did he feel after he went home from hospital?
Arrange the following words into good sentences!
6. Visited – last holiday – the National Museum – We – and – the Art Gallery.
7. Two years ago – didn’t – a present – my Mom – for my birthday – give.
8. They – happy – last Tuesday – English – to study – were - ?
Answer the questions in Simple Past Tense form!
9. What did you study last night?
10. Where did you go after school yesterday?

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