Soal PTS Penilaian Tengah Semester (mid semester) 1 Bahasa Inggris Kelas 8 kurikulum 2013 edisi 1

A.      MULTIPLE CHOICES

Choose the best option to answer the questions!

1.  Mrs. Nadia    : ........... I have an announcement  for  you

Edo                  : What’s that, Ma’am?

Mrs. Nadia    : We will have a national jamboree next month

A. That’s great!

B. Do you understand

C. I think it’s good for you.

D. Please listen to me.

2.  Kinar                : ........

Aldo                : It has amazing pictures and an interesting story.

A. Attention, please.

B. Is the story understandable?

C. What a very interesting book!

D. What is your opinion about this e-book?

3.  Mr. Nugraha                 : Your sister is appointed the OSIS chairperson.

Randy                             : .........

A. You know what!

B. No wonder!  She is smart and has a good personality.

C. Is everything clear?

D. Do you have another opinion?

4.  Mrs. Intan     : Mario, can you help me, please?

Mario              : Sure, Mom. What can I do for you?

Mrs. Intan    : Please give this invitation to Mrs. Erli. She lives at Jl. Sartika No. 102. Her house  is green  with a small pond in front of the house. . . . . . .?

Mario              : Yes, Mom.

A. What do you feel

B. Do you understand

C. Where does   she live

D. What does she look like     

5.  Cindy               : To celebrate our school anniversary, I have an idea to visit an orphanage.  . . . . . ?

Edo                  : It’s a good idea.

A. What do you think

B. Are you with me

C. Is there any questions

D. Will you listen to me, please.

The following dialog is questions 6 to 8.

Aldo       : What do you think of my haircut?

Diana     : That’s neat and stylish! Where did you cut your hair?

Aldo       : My father did it.

Diana     : Your father is a sailor, isn’t he?

Aldo       : Yes, but he is gifted in everything, including cutting hair.

Diana     : Wow, that’s cool! Anyway is he at home now?

Aldo       : Yes. He is off for several weeks.

6.  What happen to Aldo?

A. He has a new haircut.

B. He has a holyday.

C. He cut his father’s hair.

D. He’s very good at cutting hair.

7.  Diana says, ’’ That’s neat and stylish! ‘’

What does she express?

A. She asks for Aldo’s opinion

B. She gets Aldo attention

C. She compliments Aldo’s hair style

D. She checks Aldo’s understanding

8. What profession probably suits Aldo’s father after retirement?

A. A tailor

B. A sailor

C. A barber

D. A teacher

The following dialog is for questions 9 to 11.

Berlina        : Excuse me, Sir. May I have your time, please?

Mr. Yoko    : Yes. Please come in.

Berlina        : Thank you, Sir.

Mr. Yoko    : You’re welcome. What’s the matter?

Berlina        : We’d like you to be the jury of an English speech contest we will hold.

Mr. Yoko    : When will it be?

Berlina        : Next to month, Sir.

Mr. Yoko    : O.K.

9.     Where does the dialog probably take place?

A. In Mr. Yoko’s room

B. In a classroom

C. In the OSIS room

D. In a language laboratory

10.  What is the OSIS committee going to hold?

A. An English speech contest.

B. An English course

C. An English speaking club.

D. An English debate contest.

11.   Why does Berlina meet Mr. Yoko?

A. To give him a proposal.

B. To give him an invitation.

C. To ask him to become a jury.

D. To discuss a competition.

The following dialog is for questions 12 to 14.

Zaky                       : We’ve finished decorating the stage, Ma’am.

Mrs. Sekar          : Wow! Beautiful! You present a unique stage concept! I am sure that the art performance will be more attractive.

Zaky                       : Thank you, Ma’am.

Mrs. Sekar          : Who proposed the concept?

Zaky                       : Lili, but then we improved the idea and did the decoration together.

Mrs. Sekar          : That’s good. I am satisfied with your teamwork.

Zaky                       : Thanks, Ma’am.

12.   Mrs. Sekar compliments Zaky and his friends for  . . . .

A. Their great stage concept

B. Their successful performance

C. Their beautiful decorations

D. Their idea for the art performance

13.   From the dialog we know that . . . . .

A. Zaky is the conceptor of the decoration.

B. Mrs. Sekar criticized the student’s work.

C. The stage will be used for a graduation party.

D. The students worked hand in hand to do the decorations.

14.   What are the student like?

A. Polite

B. Careful

C. Optimistic

D. Creative

The following dialog is for questions 15 to 17.

Mrs. Fatma     : What happen to your shirt, Randy?

Randy                : It was torn, Grandma.

Mrs. Fatma     : Don’t worry. I’ll mend it for you.

Randy                : You don’t need to do that, Grandma.

Mrs. Fatma     : What do you mean? Can you sew it yourself?

Randy                : No, grandma, but I am interested to do it myself. Is it easy, Grandma?

Mrs. Fatma     : Yes. You only need to prepare the thread. Set it in the sewing machine like this.

Randy                : Then, what should I do, Grandma?

Mrs. Fatma     : Hold the cloth like this. Then, press the ON knob and start sewing. Get the point?

Randy                : Yes, Grandma.

Mrs. Fatma     : Now, try sewing your shirt.

Randy                : O.K. Thanks, Grandma.

15. What is Randy going to do?

A. Learn to sew a cloth.

B. Try to sew his shirt by himself.

C. Repair a sewing machine.

D. Sew a shirt using a sewing machine.

16. Mrs. Fatma says, ‘’Get the point?’’

What does she express?

A. She compliments Randy.

B. She checks Randy’s understanding.

C. She gets Randy’s attention.

D. She asks for Randy’s opinion.

17. Mrs. Fatma says, ‘’ Set it in the sewing machine like this.’’

What does the underlined word refer to?

A. The cloth.

B. The machine.

C. The sewing machine.

D. The thread.

The following dialog is for questions 18 to 20.

Randy         : Hey, listen to the loud sound! What’s that?

Delia            : It seems that a tree fell onto the ground.

Randy         : What about going outside, to see what has happened?

Delia            : We had better not do that. It is raining heavily. The wind is also blowing hard.

Randy         : You’re right. Let’s see through the window.

Delia            : O.K.

18.   Why does Randy get Delia’s attention?

A. He saw an accident.

B. He saw a tree falling.

C. He is busy with his work.

D. He heard a loud sound.

19.   What are Randy and Delia going to do?

A. Open the window.

B. Go outside.

C. Listen to the sound.

D. Continue their work.

20.   How is the weather?

A. It is rainy.

B. It is sunny.

C. It is foggy.

D. It is cloudy.

The following dialog is for questions 21 to 22.

 Ilyas            : Look at this problem. Do you think you can solve it?

Tiara            : I think so, but give me a few minutes to recall the formula.

Ilyas             : No problem.

Tiara            : Done! Please have a look.

Ilyas             : Excellent! You’re really smart. Please teach me how to master math.

Tiara            : Sure.

21.   What are Ilyas and Tiara talking about?

A. A study club

B. An effective formula.

C. A math problem

D. A smart girl.

22.   Ilyas asks, ‘’Do you think you can solve it?’’

What does it mean?

A. He wants to know if Tiara is good at math.

B. He needs information about a study club.

C. He asks if Tiara is capable to answer the exercise.

D. He tells Tiara about the math home work.

The following dialog is for questions 23 to 25.

Rona    : I can’t run this computer program. This is the first time I use it. Can you tell me how to

               operate it, please?

Andika : Neither can I. Let’s meet Kinar. She’s very good at operating computer programs.

Rona    : You’re right. She made a wonderful presentation last week.

23.   What does Rona asks Andika to do?

A. To help her make a presentation.

B. To help her install a new computer program.

C. To teach her how to operate a computer program.

D. To tell Kinar that she needs her assistant.

24.   Andika says, ‘’ Neither can I.’’

What does it mean?

A. He doesn’t have time to meet Kinar.

B. He cannot operate that program.

C. He will not help Rona do the project.

D. He has never heard about the program.

25.   From the dialog we know that ......... .

A. Rona and Andika are learning a new computer program.

B. Andika is smarter than Rona.

C. Rona just bought a new  computer.

D. Andika helps Rona install a new computer program.

The following dialog is for questions 26 to 28.

Mrs. Khalisa : Randy, the fan doesn’t work. Can you repair it?

Randy            : Let me do it, Mom. I know how to repair it.

Mrs. Khalisa : Thanks, dear, but you have to be careful.

Randy            : Sure,Ma’am.

Mrs. Khalisa : By the way, let me help you.

Randy            : No, Mom, thanks. I can’t do it myself. Let me get the tools and do it right away.

26.   What does Mrs. Khalisa asks Randy to do?

A. To repair a fan.

B. To turn on a fan.

C. To help his mother.

D. To remove a fan.

27.   Randy says, ‘’ Let me do it, Mom.’’

The sentence shows Randy’s........ .

A. Ability

B. Willingness

C. Certainty

D. Confirmation

28.   From the dialog we can conclude that....... .

A. Mrs. Khalisa and Randy repair the fan together

B. Randy will repair the fan after doing him homework.

C. Mrs. Khalisa  is willing to help Randy repair the fan.

D. Randy doesn’t need any equipment to repair the fan.

The following dialog is for questions 29 to 33.

Reni     : You know what? I have to run for 1.5 km only in fifteen minutes next week, brother. I don’t

                think I can do it.

Agung : Let me ask you. Have you tired to do it?

Reni     : No, I haven’t. I can’t run fast, you know.

Agung  : Please listen to me. You should not lose you self confidence.

Reni      : I don’t lose self confidence, but I know my limit.

Agung   : Don’t say that. Motivate yourself that you can do it. I know you can do it. You just need

                 More practice.

Reni      : Thanks for your concern, but....

Agung  : No more argument. Let’s jog tomorrow morning to strengthen your muscles. Everything’s   

                Possible!

Reni      : Thanks for always supporting me.

29.   Who are talking in the dialog?

A. Sister and brother.

B. Two close friends.

C. Daughter and father.

D. Student and teacher.

30.   What is the topic of the dialog?

A. Stating physical limitation.

B. Motivating someone.

C. Losing self confidence.

D. Running for 1.5 km in short time.

31.   Reni says, ‘’ I don’t think I can do it. ‘’

What does the sentence express?

A. Suggestion.

B. Incapability.

C. Unwillingness.

D. Dissatisfaction.

32.   Manis says, ‘’...., but I know my limit.’’

What is the synonym of the underlined word?

A. Target.

B. Achievement

C. Maximum.

D. Boundary.

33.   From the dialog we can conclude that..... .

A. Agung will show how to run fast

B. Reni believes that she only needs more practice

C. Agung is sure that Reni is able to achieve the target

D. Reni has to forget her ambition to win the running race


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