SOAL BAHASA INGGRIS KELAS VIII SEMESTER 1

TAHUN AJARAN 2015 / 2016

BIMBEL HOME EDUCATION
Choose the correct answer by crossing a, b, c, or d!
1. Danu : You bring a big bag. .
Aini : Thanks. I can bring it by myself.
a. Can I help you to bring?
b. Can you help me to bring?
c. Would you like to bring?
d. Will you mind bringing?
2. Dedi : I want to cook some soup. Can you buy some vegetables?
Dian : . Im very busy. I must do this work.
a. All right b. Sure c. Sorry d. Thats right
Read this text and answer questions 3 and 4.
Youre invited to
Kelly Madisons
1st Ever Birthday Party!
Saturday, June 22nd at 12:30 p.m.
Lunch & Cake
Bring your suits and towels
951 Parrot Drive, Hillsbrough
Ron and Selly RSVP 555-3967
3. The party will be held .
a. in the morning
b. in the evening

c. in the afternoon
d. at night

4. The purpose of the text above is .

a. to forbid someone to come to Kelly Madisons birthday party.
b. to invite someone to attend Kelly Madisons birthday party.
c. to inform everyone about a birthday party.
d. to remind someone to celebrate a birthday.
5. Mahen : How is the weather today?
Avip : The weatherman says that itll be sunny.
Mahen : Really? Lets go camping!
Avip : . I have to finish my job.
a. Thats a good idea
b. Id love but I cant
c. I agree with you
d. All right
6. Adi : I have two tickets for Ketika Cinta Bertasbih. How about going
to the cinema tonight?
Basori : . I have nothing to do.
a. I disagree with you.
b. I am sorry I cant
c. That isnt a good idea.
d. I agree with you.
Complete the dialogue from number 7 10 below using asking, giving
and responding opinion expresion in the box!
a. I dont think so
c. What is your opinion of
b. Thats right
d. I think
7. Erni
: ______________________ the bank robbery lately?
Almusto : In my opinion, The police must arrest the robbers soon.

8. Iskak
: What do you think of the flood in Jakarta?
Aminah : Well_____________ the flood makes the city has a
serious problem.
9. Ari
Ahdi
Ari

: What is your opinion of the students who smoke?

: I think Smoking is not good for our health.
: ________________.

10. Hana
Aryoso
Hana

: Do you think it will rain today?

: I guess it is going to rain today.
: ________________, the sun still shines brightly.

11. Ani : Can you tell me why it happens night and day?
Fifi : Because the earth around the sun.
a. revolved
b. revolves c. was revolving d. Revolve
12. Dani : I prefer English to Chemistry.
Erwin : No wonder your English is so good.
Dani : Well, that is because I always English.
a. studies
b. am studying
c. was studying
d. Study
The text is for numbers 13 17.
To : all students of SMP Kusuma Bangsa
We invite you to attend:
The 20th of School Anniversary
Day / date : Saturday and Sunday, 5th and 6th August 2011
Time : 8 a.m. 4 p.m.
Place : The main hall

Activities : Charity Bazaar

Music Show
Traditional Dance Performance
Speech Contest
Meet the alumni
Come and have fun
Committee
13. What is the purpose of the text above?
a. to tell SMP Kusuma Bangsas activities.
b. to congratulate SMP Kusuma Bangsas anniversary.
c. to invite all the students of SMP Kusuma Bangsa.
d. to inform many kinds of competitions.
14. What are the activities held for?
a. The schools Birthday Celebration.
b. The teachers Farewell Party.
c. The Alumni Gathering.
d. The School Dance Competition.
15. How many activities will be held?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
16. The word We in the text refers to .
a. the students
b. the committee
c. the alumni
d. the teacher
17. Where the activities will be held?
a. at the main hall b. At the park c. at the class
18. Linda : our new teacher?

d. At the cafetaria

Ningrum : I think she is a very good teacher. She is very nice and
explains the lessons very well.
a. Have you seen
b. What do you like
c. Do you think
d. What do you think about
19. Tias : I won the first prize in the painting contest, Mom.
Mother : . We are very happy with it.
Tias : Thank you, Mom.
a. We hope so
b. Oh dear
c. Congratulation
d. Poor you are
20. Imam : Congratulations on your 13th birthday.
Khoiri : .
a. No, thanks
b. Thank you very much
c. Oh, not really
d. Well done
Text for number 21 25.
Lovely Puppies
My dog, Rover, gave birth to four puppies five months ago. The
first is Robin. He is a big male. His hair is brown with black markings. I
put a black ribbon on his neck. The second is a male too. I named him
Oscar. He has brown hair with white markings. He has a white ribbon
around his neck.

The two other puppies are brown haired with no markings. They
are female. They are Ruby and Opal. Ruby has a red ribbon on her neck,
while Opal has a pink ribbon. Even though they are not quite the same,
they are all so cute. I love them all.
21. How old are the puppies?
a. Seven months.
b. Six months.
c. Five months.
d. Four years.
22. Which is the best description of Robin?
a. He is small.
b. He has a red ribbon on his neck.
c. He has black hair.
d. He has black marking.
23. How many puppies did Rover give birth?
a. 4
b. 6
c. 5
d. 3
24. I named him Oscar. What does the word him here refer to?
a. The third puppy.
b. The second puppy.
c. The two other puppies.
d. The first puppies.
25. they are all so cute. (Paragraph 3)
What does the word cute have a similar meaning to?
a. tame
b. soft
c. pretty
d. Clean

ANSWER KEY
1. A ( Offering Help / Menawarkan pertolongan)
2. C ( Refusing / Penolakan)
3. C ( 12.30 PM is afternoon)
4. B (Invitation / Undangan)
5. B (Refusing / Penolakan)
6. D (Accepting / Menerima Ajakan)
7. C (Asking opinion)
8. D (Giving Opinion)
9. B (Responding Opinion)
10. A (Responding Opinion)
11. B
12. D
13. C (Invitation / Undangan)
14. A
15. D
16. B
17. A
18. D (Asking about someone opinion)
19. C (Congratulate someone)
20. B
21. C
22. D
23. A
24. B
25. C

ANSWER KEY
1. A ( Offering Help / Menawarkan pertolongan)
2. C ( Refusing / Penolakan)
3. C ( 12.30 PM is afternoon)
4. B (Invitation / Undangan)
5. B (Refusing / Penolakan)
6. D (Accepting / Menerima Ajakan)
7. C (Asking opinion)
8. D (Giving Opinion)
9. B (Responding Opinion)
10. A (Responding Opinion)
11. B
12. D
13. C (Invitation / Undangan)
14. A
15. D
16. B
17. A
18. D (Asking about someone opinion)
19. C (Congratulate someone)
20. B
21. C
22. D
23. A
24. B
25. C