PEMERINTAH KABUPATEN TANAH BUMBU

DINAS PENDIDIKAN PEMUDA DAN OLAHRAGA

SMP NEGERI 1 SATUI
Terakreditasi B(80,45)
Alamat : Jalan Raya Satui No 83 Sei Danau Kecamatan Satui Telp dan Fax (0512-61096)

Bidang Studi : Bahasa Inggris

Kelas : VIII
Hari/Tanggal : Rabu, 16 Desember 2009
Waktu : 08.00 – 09.30 wita

Pilihlah salah satu jawaban yang paling tepat !

1. Arrange the following paragraph into a descriptive text.
a. The passengers buy their tickets and then show them to tickets
collector. They hurry to get in a train and find their seats.
b. Gambir station is located in Jakarta. It’s easy to reach. People can get
there by public transport or by private vehicle.
c. Gambir station is like other stations. It’s always busy every day and
it’s especially busy before and after holidays. On every platform
porters and the passengers are walking and running. Some passengers
are in a hurry to catch the train.
a. A – b – c b. a – c – b c. b – a – c d. b – c - a
2. Dion : Rio, will you come to my birthday party this afternoon?
Rio : ……….
Dion : Okay, then. I’ll wait for you.
a. Sure, I will c. forgive me
b. I’m afraid I can’t come d. frankly, I can’t go to your house
3. Komang : What do you think about the picture?
Ujang : Well, in my opinion, the picture is fascinating.
Komang :Okay, I’ll buy it and hang it on my room wall.
Based on the underlined sentence, we can conclude that Komang....
a. Gives an opinion c. refuses to give an opinion
b. Makes an opinion d. asks for an opinion
4. Dion : Riko, what do you think if we go for study tour in Bali?
Riko : I don’t think it’s a good idea. It’s very far from here.
From the dialogue we know that Riko ……
a. Agrees with Dion’s opinion c. accepts Dion’s opinion
b. Disagrees with Dion’s opinion d. follows Dion’s opinion

Dear Bayu,
There is a good circus at
city stadium on Saturday.
It is at 8.00 a.m. would
you like to go?

Wisnu
5. Wisnu invites Bayu to …
a. Go to the cinema c. watch circus at stadium
b. Go to circus stadium d. watch city stadium
6. When will the circus be held?
a. At 8.00 a.m c. at city stadium
a. at 8.00 p.m d. at city stadium
7. Gani : You took my cap, didn’t you?
Yogi : No, I didn’t do that. ……….
a. I’m sure. You lost it c. I swear, it wasn’t me
b. I’m sorry to hear that d. you are kidding
8. Bayu : Would you like to come and watch the football game with me?
The Indonesian Team is going to play against the All star
team.
Ikbal : …………. I have to do my homework.
a. I would, very much c. congratulations
b. Yes, certainly I will come d. I’m sorry, I can’t
Read the following text and answer the question number 9 - 12

Cibodas Botanic Garden

Cibodas Botanic Garden is situated 1300-1425 m

high on the slopes of Mount Gede –Pangrango. It
contains beautiful mountain scenery with impressive
views across the Cipanas valley of West Java

The Garder covers about 125 ha of wavy surface

area, with large grassy expanses, rocky coniferous
areas, and valley filled with tree ferns and waterfalls.
Cibodas Botanic Garden is a popular recreational center
for the Greater Jakarta area as well as a research station
for students and scientists studying tropical montane
flora.

The Garden currently maintains a collection of 5831

living specimens from 1206 species. It also maintains a
herbarium and seed museum for research, development
and conservation purposes. The 4521 herbarium
specimen from 1503 species consist of those collected
from the Garden and from the Gede-Pangrango National
Park which is annexed to the Garden. The 649 species in
the seed museum are used as a reference for seed
identification.

Fecilities such as a guest house, library and nursery

are available for scientists, research workers and
students who wish to study the Garden and the
mountain flora of Mount Gede-Pangrango.

9. Cibodas Botanic Garden is located in ….

a. West Sumatra c. East Java
b. West java d. Greater Jakarta
10. The land area of the Garden is …..
a. Flat b. round c. wavy d. square
11. What are the purposes of the herbarium and seed museum?
a. For research, development and conservation
b. For recreation or leisure
c. For protection of the plants
d. For maintaining the district species
12. Which of the following are not available in the Garden?
a.Hospital b. nursery c. library d. guest house
Complete the dialogue to answer question number 12 and 13.
Agung : Would you come to see our tennis competition
tomorrow?
Sarah : (13)………..where is it?
Agung : At SMP Nasional 2
Sarah : (14)……………
Agung : At 8.00 a.m
Sarah : Okey. I’ll see you there.
13. a. I’m sorry, I can’t c. I’d love to
b. I’d love to, but I’m very busy d. I want to, but I can’t
14. a. what time does it begin? c. where doe it take place?
b.will you give me a lift? d. who will open it?
15. Dani : These suitcases are very heavy, yoga.
Yoga : …….
Dani : Yes, please. Will you take that?
Yoga : Okey, let’s go.
a. I think so c. You are right
b. Let me help you d. No, they are not
Dita : You look confused, Dedi? (16)……
Dedi : Oh, thank you. I forget to take my money with me.
Dedi : (17)……..thank you.
16. a. can I help you? c. can I give you some?
b.can you help me, please? d. can I lend you some?
17. a. it doesn’t matter c. you are very kind
b.that’s all right d. you are my friend
Bima : Good morning, sir, madam. A table for two?
Man : (18) ……
Hm…… I want two cans of coke and some bread.
Woman : (19)…..
Waiter : Here you are.
18. a. I don’t think so c. No, I don’t
b.no , thank you d. you are right
19. a. I like it very much c. I like to eat out
b.I think they are cheap d. I want to bring them home

Peter is the youngest in our family. He is fourteen

years old and four years younger than me. He has long,
straight hair, bright eyes and a friendly smile.
Sometimes he is rather naughty at home, but he usually
does what he is asked to do.

Peter is interested in sports very much, and at

school he plays football and tennis. He is the best
badminton player in our family.
20. What is the text mostly about?
a. Peter c. Peter’s family
b. Peter’s hobby d. Peter’s elder brother
21. From the text we know that Peter is ……
a. The writer’s youngest brother c. a naughty boy
b. The writer’s elder brother d. a friendly boy
22. “Peter is interested in sports very much, and at school he plays football
and tennis.” The underlined phrase can be replaced by …….
a. Dislike sport c. hates sport very much
b. Really likes sport d. finds sport not really entertaining
23. Based on the text we know that the writer is …… years old.
a. Fourteen b. eighteen c. sixteen d. nineteen
24. A : Did you open my bag?
B : Yes, I did. What’s wrong?
A : I lost my traveller’s check.
B : …………..
A : Yes, it is. Perhaps someone took it.
B : Really? It’s me?
A : Oh, I’m sorry. I’m not accusing you.
B : Never mind.
a. I’m sorry, I can’t do that c. yes, I did
b. but it wasn’t me d. yes, I took it
25. Arrange the following paragraphs into a descriptive text.
1. Salsa is young. It is 20 years old. It weighs up to 2500 kg and 2.1 m
high at the shoulder. It may consume up to 200 kg of grass a day. It is
fond of banana plants, gingers, and leaves of various plants.
2. This is Salsa. Salsa is an Indian elephant, but now it lives in the
National Zoo in Washington, DC.
3. Salsa doesn’t have sweat glands so it likes to cool off by rolling in a
pond in the zoo. The mud that dries on its skin protects it from the
sun. Salsa also likes taking a bath. It makes her fresh and relaxed.
Mike, the zookeeper, helps Salsa take a bath. Mike does it everyday.
He also feeds and talk to Salsa. Salsa likes this nice guy very much.
a. 1 – 2 – 3 b. 2 – 3 -1 c. 3 – 2 – 1 d. 2 – 1 - 3
26. This animal has four legs, but the front legs are shorter than the
back ones. It hops with its back legs. It has a pocket on its belly and
it puts its babies in it. what animal is it?
a. Rhinoceros b. crocodile c. kangaroo d. komodo
 Read the text and answer the questions.

You are invited

Occasion : Kim’s birthday

Date : 13 March

Time : 6:30 p.m

Place : 44 Devoe Road

Directions : Take the no. 5 bus. Get off the

corner of Devoe Road. Our house
is at the second house on the
right. Please arrive on time. This
is a surprise party.

Regret only : Marie Salinger 238-1722 0r e-

mail Maries@dr.com

27. When will the party be held?

a. At 44 Devoe Road c. on 13 March
b. At 6.30 a.m d. at the second house
28. Regret only : Mary salinger 238-1722 or e-mail. The words above
tell us that we should ….
a. Give information if we cannot come
b. Give information if we can come
c. ask information how to come to the place
d. contact Marie Salinger before we come
Read the following text and answer questions 29 to 31.
Hobby
Everybody has a hobby. A hobby is something we do for pleasure in
our spare time. My hobby is collecting stamps. I like to collect many
kinds of stamps from all over the world. Sometimes I must buy new
stamps. I put my collections in a stamp album.
I have a brother. His name is Andre. He likes to go camping. He
always goes camping on holidays. My sister, Putri, likes cooking. She
likes baking cakes but she hates preparing our meals.
My mother and father like gardening. They like to spend their in the
garden. There are many flowers in their garden. There are roses,
jasmines, orchids, and hibiscus. They also plant vegetables. There are
carrot, tomatoes, and lettuce.
29. What is a hobby?
a. It is whatever everybody has c. something we do for fun
b. Something we like to collect d. pleasure in spare time
30. Which sentence is TRUE according to the text?
a. The writer is the only son in the family
b. there are 5 persons in the writer’s family
c. Andre’s hobby is collecting stamps
d. the writer’s sister likes to prepare their meal
31. “A hobby is something we do for pleasure.” (paragraph 1). The
undelined word has the same meaning with….
a. Happiness b.pride c. experiment d. money
 Read the invitation cards below to answer question no 32 and 33.

Dear Rudi,

I want you to come to my house for

lunch on Sunday at 11 a.m.

Thanks.

Anwar

32. When does Anwar expect Rudi to come to his house?

a. In the morning c. in the afternoon
b. in the evening d. at night
33. From the invitation card above, we know that Rudi is Anwar’s ….
a. Father b. grandfather c. teacher d. close friend

34. Aris : Can you drop by my house after school? There is something I
want to give you.
Adi : ……. But why don’t you tell me what it is now?
Aris : Oh no. be patient, man.
a. I don’t think so b. sure I can c. I like it d. fine, go ahead
35. Myrna : Fiona, let’s watch a film.
Fiona : ….. I have a bad cold.
Myrna : I see. I hope you’ll be okay soon.
Fiona : Thank you.
a. Good idea b. I like it c. sorry I can’t d. I don’t know
36. Nurma : Hi, Kristin!
Kristin : Oh, hello, Nurma. Look, this suitcase is too heavy for me….?
Nurma : With pleasure. Well, come on let’s lift it up together.
a. Would you help me, please c. shall I lift it up for you
b. How could I do it for you d. what can I do for you

37. Tio : Luki, can you drop by my house this afternoon?

Luki : ….. I must go home soon after school. I’ve promised my
brother to take him to a stationary store.
Tio : I see. Perhaps another time.
a. Sure c. no problem
b. I’m sorry I can’t d. just wait for me
38. Riko : Rio, will you come to my birthday party this afternoon?
Rio : …….
Rika : Okay, then. I’ll wait for you.
a. Sure, I will c. forgive me
b. I’m afraid I can’t come d. Frankly, I can’t go to your house
Read the dialog and answer questions no 39 and 40.
Lou : Tell me about your hometown, Joyce.
Joyce : It’s a small town. And I think it’s a very boring place.
Lou : Why?
Joyce : well, there’s nothing exciting to do. No good restaurants. No
nightlife of any kind. I really get bored there.
 Lou : Oh, that’s too bad.
Joyce : Yeah, but lots of people love it because it’s so pretty.
39. What is the dialogue about?
a. a small town c. Lou’s hometown
b. a very boring place d. Joyce’s hometown
40. Joyce said, “And I think it’s a very boring place.” What does it means?
a. She gives her opinion c. she asks for an opinion
b. She asks for an agreement d. she gives an agreement