KELAS 8 SMP

A. Choose the correct answer by crossing a, b, c, or d!

1. Last year I …… to Derawan island on holiday.
a. go c. gone
b. went d. going

2. I …… in the parade last year.

a. Participate c. Participated
b. participates d. Participating

3. They …… the tug of war competition yesterday.

a. win c. won
b. wins d. winner

4. Tiffany's cat ... sick last week.

a. is c. was
b. are d. were

5. Ani : Did you win the krupuk race?

Bayu : Unfortunately, I …… win.
a. did c. do
b. didn’t d. don’t

6. Bagas : Did you win the marble in spoon race?

Ulfah : Yes, ……
a. I did c. I do
b. I didn’t d. I don’t

7. What are the generic structure of recount text?

a. Orientation, indentification, description
b. Orientation, record of events, resolution
c. Orientation, complication, resolution
d. Orientation, record of events, comment

Read the text for number 8 to 12

Today, my school held an Independence Day celebration event. It welcomed
students from every grade to participate in many fun games, such as tug of 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 that 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 three 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.

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

a. The whole students c. The participant
b. The teachers d. 7 graders

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

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

10. Who was the winner of the marble-in-spoon race?

a. Andre c. Galang
b. Monita d. All the participants

11. Who was the winner of the last game?

a. Andre c. Galang
b. Monita d. All the participants

12. How did Monita feel about the event?

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

13. What are the generic structure of narrative text?

a. Orientation, indentification, description
b. Orientation, resolution, complication
c. Orientation, Events, resolution
d. Orientation, complication, resolution

Read the text for number 14 to 17

Last summer, I went on a beach vacation with my family. We spent a week at a
beautiful seaside resort. …… (14), we swam in the crystal-clear water. The water
feels cool against our skin. …… (15), we built sandcastles together. …… (16), we
tried some delicious seafood at the local restaurants. …… (17), we enjoyed the sun.
We would watch the sunset over the horizon. It was a relaxing and memorable trip
14. a. In the end c. In the beginning
b. Later d. After

15. a. Next c. Lastly

b. First b. Before

16. a. After that c. Thirdly

b. Finally d. Afterward

17. a. Next c. In the beginning

b. Firsly d. In the end
 Read the text for number 18 to 20
Once upon a time there was a peacock who was very proud of its beautiful
looks. Its only disappointment was that it live next to an ugly owl. Every day, peacock
come to the owl house would insult the owl on its looks while the owl stayed quiet.
All the other animals in the forest tried to make the peacock see sense, but it was too
swayed by its own good looks.
One night, it rained heavily and flooded the peacock’s nest. Peacocks are
homeless and have no food. Peacock came to the owl house to ask for food and the
owl gave it. Then the owl told the peacock to stay.

18. What is the story about …

a. Two birds in the forest c. a beautiful peacock, and the owl
b. a beautiful peacock d. Animals in the forest

19. From the story, we know the owl was …

a. Brave c. Patient
b. Bad d. Humble

20. The peacock ignored other animals’ advice to change attitude because …
a. Peacock believed it was the prettiest
b. Peacock cloud change others to do so
c. Peacock thought that is was right
d. Peacock didn’t trust other people

B. Answer the questions based on the following the text!

Once upon a time, lived a man who caught fish at sea to support his living. One day,
something heavy was entangled in his net. He cursed sarcastically. His face turned red.
Then, he hauled his net and threw it carelessly as it was heavy. That was when he saw
something yellowish and shiny. “Gold chain, I’m lucky!” he screamed. His eyebrows
suddenly tilted. Then he said to himself, “ I should pull it more.” He worked hard and part
by part of the gold chain was pulled. His small boat started to sink because of the gold
chain’s weight. He knew it as water started filling in his boat. Instead of stopping, he
pulled faster and put it around his body. In a second, water rushed into his boat. It
eventually capsized. The gold chain sank to the bottom of the sea. Helplessly, the man was
drawn along.

1. What is the best possible title for the story?

2. What was the man’s occupation?
3. Why did the man curse when something was entangled in his net?
4. What kind of man do you think the man is? Tell the reasons.
5. What made the boat capsize?
6. Which moral lesson can you take from the story?