MID SEMESTER EXAMINATION

THE LESSON: ENGLISH LANGUAGE DAY/DATE : FRIDAY,9 th March 2012 CLASS : VIII by: Kristin Tresnowati TAKATULIANG Long,long time ago on the island of Simbau,in the Sulawesi sea, there lived a king and his beautiful daughter. The princess was not only beautiful, but she was also wise and kind. Many princes wanted to marry the kings daughter and this made the king confused. He, then, announced a contest; whoever presented the princess with the most valuable gift would marry her. Takatuliang, a poor woodcarver, wanted to join the contest but he was so poor that he had nothing to present. Then, he went far into the forest. There he chose the best tree and carved it into a doll. Next, he took an old piece of cloth and sewed it into a dress for the doll. After that, he cut his own hair and glued it to the dolls head. On the day of the contest, all of the princes gathered the king and the princess. One by one, they presented their gifts; diamonds , silk, gold, jewelry. Then came Takatuliangs turn. What do you have? asked the princess. I bring only doll,said Takatuliang softly. How many dolls like this do you have? asked the princess again. Only this one. I carved it myself and decorated it with my own hair and my fathers old cloth. He died and this is the only thing he left me answered Takatuliang. The princess was very touched to hear Takatuliangs story. She decided to marry Takatuliang because he had presented her everything he had. Together, Takatuliang and the princess lived happily ever after. Answer the following questions based on the text! with chose the best answer!! 1.How to decide who will marry the princess? a. The princess chose one of them b. The king announced a contest c. Takatuliang proposed the princess d. The princes did contest 2.What did Takatuliang give for the princess? a. diamond c. gold b. jewelry d. doll 3. Why did the princess decided to marry Takatuliang? a. He was handsome b. He was kind and polite c. He was poor and greedy d. He presented everything he had 4. Why did many princes want to marry the princess? a. She was kind and polite b. She was beautiful and the kings daughter c. She was not beautiful but she was wise and kind d. She wasnt only beautiful but she was kind and wise 1 5. Which sentence is NOT TRUE according to the text ? a. The princess of Simbau Island was not beautiful and wise. b. The contestant should give the princess most valuable present. c. Takatuliang made the dress for his doll by using his fathers clothes. d. The princess married Takatuliang because of his sincerity. Attention! Please see me after class in school hall, students who are not wearing complete uniform, a cap, and tie. Mr. Murdiwiyono Headmaster Answer the questions based on the text above! 6. What kind of the text above? a. advertisement c. announcement b. entertainment d. infotainment 7. Who is the writer of the text? a. the students c. Mr. Callahan b. the teachers d. Mr. Murdiwiyono 8. Mrs. Bibiana : Could you help me to give this book for Mr. Sujartono? Gianfranco : Sure. What is the bold sentence expression? a. Giving help c. Accepting help b. Refusing help d. Asking for help 9. Mr. Triyanto : Seem that you need help. May I help you? Mr. Suharno :------What should Mr. Suharno say to refuse the offering? a. Yes, please. Thank you. c. No need to bother. b. Thats very kind of you. d. Thats great. 10. Inas : cake, please! Anas: Oh thank you so much! The correct expression to complete the dialogue is a. Make me. c. Pass me b. Take this. d. Take me 11.Fausan : Fauzi, Fauzi : Awesome. Lady Tamara is really the queen of the stage. a. where is Lady Tamaras concert? b. what is your opinion about Lady Tamara ? c. who is Lady Tamara? d. when is Lady Tamaras concert?

Once upon a time Sangkakala was teenager. He was naughty boy that his family got angry with him. Than he ran away joined the group of street beggars. They lived freely. Of course they didnt go to school although Sangkakala was a clever student. So, his classmates missed him very much. Fortunately, there was a wise old man brought the miserable boy home and took care of him. He asked the young boy to go back to his family and class. Then, he changed his life and became the champion of his class. 12. What is the text about ? a. Sangkakala c. the classmate b. the beggar d. the old man 13. Who let the young boy be a successful student ? a. the teenager c. the classmates b. the beggar d. the old man 14. What is the moral/social function of the texts? a. living freely is important b. living with beggars funny c. being naughty is a good experience d. being a good boy is necessary 15. Then, he changed his life and became the champion of his class. The antonym of the underline word is a. winner c. secretary b. loser d. captain Most of birds have wings and can fly. There are many different kinds of bird. Some eat fish and live near rivers. Others like to live alone high in the mountains. These birds, like the mountain eagle, eat meat with their strong sharp claws on their feet. 16. What birds like to in the mountains? a. wings c. beaks b. insects d. eagle 17. Others like to live in town in group and eat mostly insects. The underlined word refer to a. birds c. rivers b. wings d. insects 18. What birds use not only their beaks but also other parts of their body to eat ? a. most birds c. sharp beaks b. some insects d. mountain eagles PANASEA MEDICINE Keep out of reach of children 19. We should put medicine inplace far from children. a. big c. safe b. thick d. high 20. The caution means children.By themselves. a. should make the medicine b. should take the medicine c. may not take the medicine d. may not drink the medicine

21. The children are not To use the medicine by themselves a. stopped c. prohibited b. allowed d. refused 22. Lingga : have you been to Bandung? Ukthi : For one month. a. How long c. Where b. When d. What for 23. Josephto school on foot everyday but yesterday he by bus. a. goes-goes c. went-go b. goes-went d. go went 24. Apriliani : May I put these shoes in the box ? Wirasti : No, they are dirty. It is better to put them the table. a. above b. in c. on d. under Attention to all passengers Due to the worst weather all the flights are delayed until better weather comfortable to fly. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Adisucipto Airport, December 1st2012 Director 25. The text is about the of the flights. a. passengers c. director b. weather d. delay 26. The aircrewabout the condition. a. worry c. contaminate b. damaged d. interest Ill meet you at 2 oclock soon 27. What is the text about ? a. caution c. announcement b. advertisement d. short message 28. The underline word means. a. sadly c. slowly b. happily d. quickly BATARA KALA Batara Kala was an evil giant. He always killed people, especially children. His hair was made from fire. Everybody was frightened of him. One day, Batara Guru, the chief god invited all the gods and goddess to drink sacred water in Paradise. The water was called Tirta Amertasari. It means The Water of Immortality. Anyone who drinks the water, he or she will live forever. Batara Kala was not invited because he was evil. Then, secretly, he flew into Paradise and stole some of water. Batara Surya, the god of sun and Batari Chandra, the godess of moon knew what he did. Immediately both of them reported to Batara Vishnu, the keeper god of universe. Then, Batara Vishnu took his fatal weapon, Cakra and shot it at Batara Kala. While Batara Kala was drinking the water, the Cakra hit him on the neck. Batara Kalas body was separated from the head at once. But, since he had drunk the scared water, his head was alive. He was very furious with Batara Surya and Batari Chandra and swore to take revenge on them. 2

He chased Batara Surya and Batari Chandra, caught them and swallowed them up. Fortunately, Batara Surya and Batari Chandra could escape from Batar Kalas throat because he no longer had a body. So, Batara Surya and Batari Chandra were safe every time Batara Kala swallowed them up. Thats why when there is a solar eclipse or lunar eclipse; Javanese people believe that Batara Kala is swallowing Batara Surya or Batari Chandra. Read the following text to answer the question ! 29. How was the character of Batara Kala according the text ? a. He was an evil giant who always killed people. b. He was a good giant and lovable. c. He was a friendly and discipline giant. d. He was a wise and brave giant. 30. Why did Batara Guru not invited Batara Kala to drink Tirta Amertasari ? a. Because Batara Kala was sick. b. Because Batar Kala didnt like Tirta Amertasari. c. Because Batara Kala was not in the Paradise. d. Because Batara Kala was evil. 31. The statement below is TRUE according to the text. It is a. Tirta Amertasari is drinking to make anyone who drink it die. b.Batara Guru is the keeper god of the universe. c. Batara Surya and Batara Chandra is a couple. d. Batara Vishnus fatal weapon is called Cakra. 32. Why did Batara Kala chase Batara Surya and Batari Chandra ? a. Because they run away from Batara Kala. b. Because they reported Batara Kalas crime to Batara Vishnu. c. Because he wanted to invited them to stole Tirta Amertasari together. d. Because he wanted to chase and kill them. 33. What does the word his in the 4th paragraph refer to ? a. Batara Kala. c. Batara Surya b. Batara Vishnu. d. Batara Guru This text is for the question 34-37 Rama is my new student. He was born 34)NTT. He does not come from this town. He moved to this town two month ago. He arrived 35)9a.m 36)the morning. 34.a. in 35. a. in 36. a. at b. at b. at b. in c. on c. inside c. on d. above d. on d. under

37. Columbus discovered America in 1492. The passive form for the sentence above is a. America discovered by Columbus in 1492. b. America is discovered by America in 1492. c. America was discovered by Columbus in 1492. d. America are discovered by Columbus in 1492. Jl. Solo 45 Yogyakarta December 3 rd,2012 Dear Editor, I would like to get the information about my last article about Young Generation. Have you got and when will you write it in the magazine ? Is it necessary for me to send the copy again ? Thats all for now. Love, Annisa 38. Which is the correct statement ? a. the editor has got the article b. the editor has written the article c. the sender wonder about his article d. the sender corrected his article 39. Is it necessary for me to send the copy again . The synonym of the word under lined is a. important c. luxurious b. frightening d.terrible Last month I visited Indonesia agric ultural Expo in Prambanan temple area. First interested was to see the biggest cassava I have ever seen in Boyolali stand. Then, I visited West Java stand to see the giant goat. After that I bought the traditional food in Yogyakarta stand and in the Yogya Fishery stand I saw the giant fish. 40. The text tell us about a. Prambanan temple b. agriculture Expo c. West Java Goat d. cassava from Boyolali 41. What stand provide the product of crops? a. Boyolali stand b. West Java stand c. Yogyakarta stand d. Yogya Fishery stand 42. One day picnic. First of all, the students went to the zoo. Secondly, they visited malioboro street. AndThey visited Prambanan temple. It was an amazing moment for them. a. finally c. quickly b. slowly d. sadly 43. It was amazing moment for them. The antonym of the underline word is a. boring c. fascinating b. interesting d. amusing

Due to the old term vacation from December 17th to 31st2011 the students should pay all the school fee and return all facilities to school. Principle, 44. How long do the students have the vacations? a. 14 days c. 18 days b. 15 days d. 31 days 45. The text is about the .for the students in the end of 2011. a. sports c. requirement b. activities d. examination 46. Choose the right synonym of the underlined word, vacation in the text. a. picnic c. fiesta b. tour d. holiday 47. 1.stir it with a spoon 2. how to make a drink 3. first of all, boil a pot of water 4. secondly, prepare four glasses 5. and the coffee is ready for four people 6. thirdly, pour a spoonful of coffee into each glass 7. then, pour two spoons of sugar, a pinch of salt and the boiling water into each glass The good order of these sentence is. a. 3-2-6-4-5-1-7 c. 2-3-4-6-7-5-1 b. 3-2-4-6-7-1-5 d. 2-3-4-6-7-1-5 48. 1. At midnight two elves came to the shop and stitched the shoes together very care fully. Yet, there was something strange about them. They wore strange and dirty clothes. 2. The elves were happy to see all those clothes. They put them on, sang and leap about happily. 3. The shoes were so beautiful that a woman bought them and paid the shoes maker a lot of money. Now, he could buy leather for two shoes.

4. The shoemakers wife, then, made them clothes because she wanted to thank them. After she finished sewing the clothes, she left them on the table. 5. Once upon a time lived a very poor shoemaker. He only had enough leather left to make one pair of shoes. He cut out the shoes and left them on the table. 6. Soon the shoemaker became a rich man. One night, he decided to hide to know who crept in to make beautiful shoes. 7. The next morning, the shoemaker was surprised. There was a beautiful pair shoes on the table. 8. Before he went to bed, he laid the leather on the table. Again he was surprised. When he woke up the next morning, he found two beautiful shoes on the table 9. The shoemaker and his wife never saw the elves again. But they would never forget them. The elves had showed them how to make beautiful shoes. a. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9 c.5-7-3-8-6-1-4-2-9 b. 3-1-2-4-6-5-7-8-9 d. 4-1-2-5-6-8-9-7-3 49. Putri : Can you pass me the salt and pepper ? Ajeng : Sure. Here you are. The underline sentence expression a. asking for help c. asking for thing b. asking for opinion d. asking suggestion 50. Nabila : Jonghyu will have a solo album project. Whats your opinion as a fan? Nada : I think it is a good opportunity for him. He can explore his vocal From the dialogue we know that Nabilas expressing a. asking opinion c. giving information b. giving opinion d. asking information

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