PEMERINTAH KOTA SEMARANG

DINAS PENDIDIKAN
SMP NEGERI 19 SEMARANG
Alamat : Jl. Abdulrahman saleh Semarang Telp. (024) 7607932

LATIHAN PENILAIAN AKHIR SEMESTER

/2018

Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris

Kelas : VIII

PETUNJUK KHUSUS

Pilihlah jawaban yang paling tepat dengan memberikan tanda silang (X) pada huruf A,
B,C atau D dilembar jawaban yang tersedia !

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Dear Rini,
I heard you achieved the first position in swimming competition. Congratulations for your
achievement! I will come to your house on Sunday. I have something to celebrate your
victory. Please tell your mother to prepare my favorite food.
Lita

1. What competition did Rini win?

a. Running
b. Archery
c. Chess
d. Swimming

2. What does Lita request to prepare?

a. Her clothes
b. Her favorite books
c. Her favorite food
d. Her toys

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Dear Vani,
Remember, we’ve had an appointment to go swimming, after school. I’ll be waiting for you
at home. After having lunch and a nap, please be prepared to go. Don’t forget to bring your
swimsuit. We will go there by bicycle.
Rita

3. What should they do before going swimming?

a. Make an appointment and prepare everything
b. Have lunch and bring a swimsuit
c. Have a nap and ride a bicycle
d. Have lunch and a nap

4. Where will Rita be waiting for Vani?

a. At school
b. At her home
c. At the swimming pool
d. At Vani’s home

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To: Dino
I remembered we played in the rain yesterday. Today, you are absent because of fever. Hope
you get well soon and we could enjoy playing in the rain again.
Binti

5. … you get well soon and we …. What is the meaning of “get well soon”?
a. bad
b. not fine
c. recover
d. not well

6. What is wrong with Dino?

a. He played in the rain
b. He is in hospital now
c. He has a fever
d. He is all right

7. Who didn’t come to school?

a. Binti
b. Dino
c. Father
d. Teacher

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Dear, Nasir
How are you? Here is the information you need. The examination will be held soon, starting
on 3rd June. Calculator and dictionary are not allowed. Arriving late will not be tolerated.
The first day will be Indonesian, the second day will be English, the third day will be Math,
and the last day will be Science. Don’t forget to bring your examination card. See you soon.
Take care.
Hardin

8. … information you need …. Based on the sentence the word “you” refers to ….
a. Hardin
b. reader
c. writer
d. Nasir

9. Based on the text, what’s prohibited during the examination?

a. To be punctual
b. To buy a calculator
c. To bring an examination card
d. To use a dictionary in class

10. From the text we can say that ….

a. Nasir does not need any information
b. Nasir should study English for the first test of the examination
c. Ten minutes late is still tolerated
d. Calculator is prohibited during the examination

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To all students,
Please note the examination will be held on 27th November, 2023. All students shall bring
their own equipment. Dictionary and calculator are not allowed. Examination will start at 8
am until 12 pm. Students must be at school 30 minutes before examination starts. Shall
students have any questions, contact your teachers.
Thank you
Principal

11. According to the text, what are prohibited during the examination?
a. Book and pencil
b. Pencil case and calculator
c. Calculator and book
d. Dictionary and calculator

12. From the text, which statement is true?

a. The examination will be held for 4 hours
b. Students may bring dictionary
c. School will provide equipment for examination
d. Students are permitted to be late.
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SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT
To : All students
We would like to inform you, that we would be having the school holiday from Thursday 8th
to Saturday 10th October 2023.
During the holiday, our school has already made plans! We want to go camping in the
Highlands to a place called Aviemore. It’s an outdoor centre where you can learn to climb,
canoe and fish and do all sorts of exciting things.
Of course, we have to take you to Edinburgh Castle and the Festival too. Don’t worry; you
aren’t going to be bored! The school pays for all students, so you are free of charge.
Don’t forget to take your changing clothes with you. it may be wet. For those who want to
go, please meet Mr. Ananta at the teacher’s office.
Sincerely Yours
Principal
13. What should the students do to join the activity?
a. To pay for the trip
b. To go to the teacher’s office
c. To meet the headmaster
d. To bring the changing clothes

14. From the text we know that ….

a. There are at least 5 activities that the school offers
b. The students should bring their own food
c. The holiday will last for two days
d. The holidays won’t be excited

15. The text is written to ….

a. To give information about the activity on school holiday
b. To describe an outdoor activity on school holiday
c. To remind students about an outdoor activity
d. To announce the school Thursday matter

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Announcement
Our school will celebrate its 37th anniversary on:
Day/ Date: Saturday, 4 October 2023
Place : Sport Hall
Time : 8.00 am – 11.00 am
To highlight this event, a special bazaar will be held together with music show of the school
band featuring a well known singer. All the teachers and students are supposed to attend this
celebration. For this reason all school extracurricular activities at school such as basketball,
Martial art, Football and English Sunday meeting will not be done for that day.
Principal
16. What did the school do to celebrate its anniversary?
A. To hold a special bazaar.
B. To have a martial art competition.
C. To do all extracurricular activities.
D. To highlight all events well.

17. The school did not have all the extracurricular activities on that day because … .
A. the sport hall would be used for the celebration of the school anniversary
B. all students had to attend the bazaar and buy everything sold in the event
C. there was an attractive music show performed by all students of the school
D. nobody was interested in playing basketball in the sport hall that day

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Announcement Text 6
ANNOUNCEMENT
To: All students
To celebrate the Hero’s day, our Student Organization will hold some interesting programs
such as English Speech Contest, Story Telling and Class Wall Magazine Competition.
Time : November 15, 2023, 8.00 a.m – 13.00 p.m
Theme : Hero
Registration: Budi
The coordinator of this program
18. What does the text announce?
a. A student organization
b. An English Speech Contest
c. Interesting event
d. A Hero’s Day Celebration

19. … will hold some interesting programs …. What does the “interesting” mean?

a. fine
b. attractive
c. amazing
d beautiful

20. Based on the text we can say that …

a. The programs will last for 5 hours
b. The programs will be held in the Hero Street
c. Two competitions will be held
d. Budi is one of judges of the programs

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Announcement Text 7
To : All students and teachers
Come and visit our new library. Lots of new books (brand new novels and non-fiction books.
are available. You can also enjoy our newest DVDs collection.
Head of library

Ramadhan

21. What are the things offered in the new library ?

A. Books and DVDs.
B. Old and new books.
C. New books and novels.
D. New DVDs and non-fiction books.

22. Why does the writer make the announcement ?

A. To resume a new novel.
B. To invite the reader to visit the library.
C. To let the reader know about the head of library.
D. To help the reader know where to find the DVDs.

23. Who make the announcement ?

A. Ramadhan
B. All students
C. All teachers
D. The librarian
E. Guardian

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Announcement Text 8
Announcement
English Conversation Club (ECC.)
is opening registration for new members
join us and improve your English!
Every Thursday from 16.00 to 17.00 at the school hall
For registration, please contact
Wayan
Anissa
24. When do the members have meeting ?
A. In the morning.
B. On Thursday afternoon.
C. On Thursday morning.
D. In the afternoon at three o’clock.

25. Where do they have the meeting ?

A. In the ECC’s meeting room.
B. In the VIIA classroom.
C. At the school hall.
D. At the cafetaria.all
26. How long does the meeting last ?
A. One and a half hours.
B. One hour.
C. One and a quarter hours.
D. Two hours.

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Last week, my parents, sister, brother and I went to the zoo. We went there for recreation. We
left at 6.00 a. m. and arrived there at 8.00 a.m. the zoo is about a hundred kilometers from my
house.

There were a lot of people watching a giant snake. The snake was there for about watching a
giant snake. The snake was there for about a week. It was 9 meters long. I thought it was the
biggest snake I had ever seen. After going around and watching various animals, we went
home.

27. The writer went to the zoo with her . . .

a. Parents
b. Sister
c. Brother
d. Family

28. What is special in the zoo?

a. Weird animals
b. A giant snake
c. Various animals
d. Animal's attraction
29. … people watching a giant snake … What is the same meaning of “giant” ?
a. weird
b. small
c. hugo
d. funny

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At the first break, Arin went to the school library. As usual, she walked towards the fiction
section, her favorite one. She took an interesting storybook from the shelf, then sat at the
corner. The book was about a handsome and brave prince who tried to free a princess from a
giant.
Arin was very sleepy. She didn’t realise that she fell asleep while reading. On her dream, she
was the princess who was saved by the prince. The giant didn’t let Arin go. He held her
strongly and she struggled to get loose. Consequently she fell down to the ground. Suddenly,
Arin heard people laughing. She opened her eyes and saw several students looking and
laughing at her.
Arin was confused, but she finally realized what had happened. She dreamt about the story in
the book she read. For matters wars, she fell down from the chair due to her dream.

30. Why is the text written?

A. To relate Arin’s experience
B. To amuse readers by telling a story
C. To describe Arin’s activity during the break
D. To tell readers the story of a giant and a princess
31. In Arins’s dream, the giant …. her.
A. pulled
B. pushed
C. captured
D. released
32. What kind of books does Arin like to read?
A. Storybooks
B. Biography books
C. Science books
D. Engineering books
 33. What did Arin probably feel when her schoolmates laughed at her?
A. Bored
B. Upset
C. Jealous
D. Embarrassed

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On Monday morning Adi woke up late. Before leaving for school, his mother reminded him
of having breakfast, but he refused. He was afraid of being late. Adi arrived at school only
one minute before the bell rang. All students walked towards the school yard. They would
have a flag hoisting ceremony.
It was very hot and the sun shone very brightly. During the ceremony, Adi felt dizzy and his
eyes were blurred. He tried to stand up still, but he could bot hold on. He trembled and
fainted.
He didn’t know what happened next . When he opened her eyes, he was in the medical room
with his class teacher and Riski, his best friend. Riski gave him a glass of hot tea and a piece
of bread.

34. What is the main idea of paragraph one?

A. Adi woke up late.
B. Adi skipped breakfast.
C. Adi was afraid of arriving late at school.
D. Adi’s mother reminded him of having breakfast.
35. Where did Adi tremble and faint?
A. At home
B. In his classroom
C. At the school yard
D. In the medical room
36. What would happen if Adi had breakfast?
A. His mother would be angry with him
B. He could attend the ceremony well
 C. He would arrive at school early
D. He missed the hoisting flag ceremony
37. From the text we know that …
A. Nobody cared about Adi
B. Adi arrived late at school
C. Adi felt unwell during the ceremony
D. Riski stood up next to Adi during the ceremony
38. … He was afraid of being late. The word “He” refers to ….
A. Adi
B. Writer
C. Reader
D. Riski

Announcement

There will be a holiday camp next month. All scout must join this camp. The activity will
take place at Royal Camping Site and last for three days.
For further information, please contact Mr. Arkan.

Medan, May 12th,2010

The Chief of Scout Organization

39. When will the activity be held ?

A. In May
B. In June
C. In July
D. In August

40. If the camp starts in June 5th, when will it end ?

A June 6th.
B. June 7th.
C. May 12th.
D. May 25th.

41. Who must join the activity ?

A. All students

B. All scouts

C. All chiefs

D. All Medan people

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On celebrating Indonesia Independence day, the school canteen gives out free lunch for all
students.
The lunch consists of traditional Indonesian foods and drinks.
Don't miss out and enjoy!

School Headmaster

42. What kind of the text is it? It is . . .

a. Advertisement
b. Announcement
c. Shopping list
d. Invitation

43. Where do you possibly find this kind of text? It is . . . .

a. In the garage
b. In the headmaster's room
c. In the teacher's room
d. In the school canteen

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To: Daddy
I'm so happy that I've just bought a house in South Carolina. It's near a beautiful beach. My
dream came true and my hard work is paid off. I plan to leave the apartment next week.

Kayla

44. Kayla feels happy because she . . .

a. Sees a beautiful beach
b. Always works hard
c. Lives in California
d. Has a new house

45. What is the relationship between the sender and the receiver of the
message?
a. Family
b. Friends
c. Siblings
d. Colleagues
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To: Liz
Sorry honey, I can't keep my promise to go with you to the Mall tonight. I've to meet
Mrs. Cathy at 07.00 pm. Please, don't be angry.

Sender
Mom
+625281227990

46. How is Liz's mother feel about her promise?

a. Impressed
b. Confused
c. Relieved
d. Guilty

47. Mom writes the text in order to ...

a. Apologize for not keeping the promise
b. Remind Liz that she has a promise with her
c. Tell Liz that the mall is close
d. Say that she don't want to go with Liz

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I just returned from my holiday in my uncle’s house in Malang. During the time, I visited
many interesting places, such as Jatim Park 1 and 2, Museum Angkut, Batu Night
Spectacular and Mount Bromo. However, the most memorable is my trip to Mount
Bromo. It is the most exotic place I’ve ever seen.
At that time I went with my uncle’s family. We went there by car in middle of night and
arrived at around 3:30 a.m. There were already many people there. They all wore thick
jackets, gloves and beanies, so did we. It was so cold that we were going to freeze. Soon,
we could adapt to the weather.
Later on we moved to Penanjakan Peak to see the sunrise. Later on we withnessed such a
magnificent sunrise. Luckily, the weather was so fine that we all could see that shinning
golden ball very clearly. Then, we walked up to the top of Mount Bromo. It was really
hard because we had to walk through thick sand desert while it was rather cold. Arriving
at the top, it was so amazing! Trush me, you should go there one day. What a wonderful
place!
Overall my last holiday is the best moment of my life. I wash I have another chance to
explore Malang City.

48. What is the next mainly about?

A. The writer’s experience in Mount Bromo.
B. The writer’s impression about the sunrise.
C. The writer’s unforgettable holiday in Malang.
D. The writer’s trip to climb a mount for the first time.
49. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
A. The place was full of visitors.
B. The writer went to Bromo by car.
C. The writer arrived at her destination.
D. The weather at the moment was very cold.
50. From the text we know that…
A. the writer went Bromo with her cousin
B. the sky was cloudy when the morning broke
C. it is quite easy to pass through the sand
D. the writer wore a thick jacket and beanie
51. “They all wore thick jackets, gloves and beanies, so did we.” ( Paragraph 2 )
What does the bolded word refer to?
A. The writer’s uncle family
B. The visitors of Mount Bromo
C. The writer and her uncle’s family
D. The people who the writer saw on her arrival.
 Last week my friend and I were bored after two weeks of holidays, so we rode our
bicycles to a beach, which is only five kilometres from where we live.
When we arrived at the beach, we were surprised to see only a few visitors there.
After having a quick dip in the ocean, which was really cold, we realised why there
were not many people there. It was also quite windy.
After we bought several hot chips at the take-away store nearby, we rode our
bicycles down the beach for a while , on the hard, damp part of the sand. We had the
behind us. Unwittingly, we were many miles down the beach.
Before we made the long trip back we decided to paddle our feet in the water for a
while, and then sit down for a rest. While we were sitting on the beach, just chatting,
we realised that all the way back we would be riding into the strong wind.
When we finally arrived home, we were both totally exhausted!

52. The text mainly tells us about….

A. the situation at the beach
B. the writer and his friend’s reason to a beach
C. the writer and his friend’s long holiday
D. the writer and his friend’s vacation at a beach
53. At that time the beach was ….
A. quiet
B. sunny
C. crowded
D. very clean
54. From the text it can be concluded that ….
A. the water of the beach is quite warm
B. the beach is very close to the writer’s house
C. the writer felt tired because of cycling hard
D. there was no food stall opened at the moment
55. People rarely went to the beach…. the water was very cold.
A. so
B. but
C. and
D. Since
 Last holiday, my family and I decided to spend our time in a village which is famous
for their wooden crafts. We had planned this for a month because we just moved to a
new house and wanted to look for new home decorations. We left early since we
wanted to visit our relatives after the visit.
At the village, we were amazed by the diversity of the crafts we saw. We could
discover find small toys, unique boxes and furniture. Several shops also offered a
quick lesson on crafting. I had a chance to learn how to make a simple wooden craft
in a workshop. In the meantime, my family went to look for several crafts to
decorate our house. We spent quite some time in the village.
Satisfied with my lesson in the workshop, I decided to find the others. However, I
couldn’t find them. Then, I decided to go to the parking lot. To my surprise, I saw
my car moving slowly from its place. I yelled and waved while chasing the car. The
car stopped and someone I didn’t know came out. Then, I heard someone called me
behind from the parking lot. That was my family. I felt embarrassed and then
apologized to the people in the car that I had chased.

56. What is the main idea of paragraph two?

A. Various crafts are made by the village people.
B. The writer’s family bought crafts from the village.
C. The writer and his family did different activities in the village.
D. The writer’ and his family decided to go to a village.
57. Why did the writer decide to go to parking lot?
A. He wanted to look for his car.
B. He thought he would find his family there.
C. He needed to rest after his crafting lesson.
D. He supposed to wait for the others there.
58. What can we infer about the village?
A. It has a school for wood crafting.
B. It produces many wood crafts.
C. Only few people visit the village.
D. Most tourists come to learn wood crafting.
59. The writer … for the others for quite some time before deciding to go to a parking
lot.
 A. looks
B. looked
C. had looked
D. looking

Last weekend, I visited my pen pal's house. His Name is Anto. There were many
activities I did there. In the morning, Anto and I had breakfast. We had traditional
food. I liked it very much.

After breakfast, he took me to the garden behind his house. The garden was very big and
beautiful. There is a big birdcage in the garden. There were many kinds of birds in that
cage. I spent a long time feeding the birds. I also took pictures of those beautiful birds.

After visiting the bird cage, Anto and I went to the flower garden not far from his house.
We rested, had lunch under a big tree, and watched butterflies flying above colorful
flowers. In the afternoon, we swam in the pool in the backyard. It was so much fun. I
really enjoyed my time with Anto.

60. The text above tells us about ...

A. A holiday at a friend's place.
B. A picture of a bird.
C. A big birdcage.
D. A big garden.
61. What is the last paragraph about?
A. Anto had butterflies as his pet.
B. The writer's friend is a good swimmer.
C. There are a lot of flowers in Anto's house.
D. The writer had a good time with his friend.

62. Where did the writer spend his afternoon?

A. Under a tree.
B. Inside a big bird cage.
C. In the flower garden.
D. In the swimming pool.

63. From the text, we know that the writer ...

A. Had gone and visited many places during his holiday.
B. Lived in the same village with his pen pal, Anto.
C. Liked butterflies and swimming very much.
D. Spent his holiday at a friend's house.
 The following test is for questions 14 to 15.
One morning I met my father outside the school gate. Prior to this, I received my
teacher's permission to be temporarily excused from class. I would collect some items
from my father.
My father handed me my examination result slip which he had signed. Also, he gave
me a consent form for the Track and Field Training Camp in which I would take part.
My father scolded me for being irresponsible. I just kept silent and told him that I had
to return to my class. My father then quickly left for work.
I rushed back to my class. However, I did not carefully place my wallet, which
contained money, in my pocket. I dropped it and I didn't notice it. The money was the
fee for the Track and Field Training Camp!

64. The writer's father was angry because ...

A. he did not permit the writer to join a training camp.
B. he had forgotten to submit the writer’s work to school.
C. the writer had forgotten to bring some items to school.
D. the writer did not say goodbye to his/her father when leaving.

65. What happened to the writer at the end?

A. He/She was relieved after receiving the items for his/her father.
B. He/She was disappointed because he/she couldn't join the class.
C. He/She didn't know how to tell the accident to his/her father.
D. He/She father took him/her home to get the items.

Text is for answering questions number 16 - 18!

Last friday, I saw my cousin Anang for his first flight. He was rather
confused. First, when he arrived at the airport, he wanted to know why the
official weighed the luggage. Then, he wondered why he needed a
passport. He didn’t understand why the security checked his passport.
Then he asked who the flight attendant was.

When he saw the plane, he couldn’t understand what the pilot did and
where he sat. What a lot of questions. The other passengers often
watched my cousin asking many things. “He must be the boy from the
village”, said one of the passengers softly. I was very pleased when the
plane landed safely. No questions again from my cousin. He didn’t ask
why the plane stopped.

66. Where did the dialogue take place?

a. At the museum
b. On the plane
 c. At school
d. On the train
67. Was Anang a talkative boy?
a. No, he wasn’t
b. Yes, she was
c. No, she wasn’t
d. Yes, he was

68. Why did Anang ask many things on the plane?

a.The first flight for her
b.The second flight for him
c.The first flight for him
d.The second flight for her

69. Yoga and Reza … do their homework last night

a. Not
b. Don’t
c. Didn’t
d. Doesn’t
70.