Name : Gabriel ghivari

Class : VIII A
ENGLISH MID SEMESTER TEST
Date : 7 october 2021
The First Semester 2021 - 2022

Read this dialogue then answer the questions.

Mitha: Andi, let’s make a birthday cake for Ami.

Her birthday is on Wednesday, isn’t it?
Andi: Yes, it’s on 9th December.
But, are you able to make a cake?
Mitha: Don’t worry. I think I’m able to a simple cake.
I usually help my aunt to make birthday cake.
1. Why does Mitha ask Andi to make a birthday cake ?
Because ….
A. Ami is their friend
B. Ami is going to celebrate her birthday.
C. They want to celebrate Ami’s birthday. V
D. Ami is a kind girl.
2. Can Mitha make the birthday cake ?
A. No, She can’t.
B. Yes, she can. V
C. No, He can’t.
D. Yes, He can.
3. Vero : " What do you think about Nora? Is she coming tonight?"
Nina : " I don't think she will come"

From the above dialogue, we know that ....

A. Vero feels sure that Nora will come
B. Vero feels uncertain that Nora will come V
C. Vero doesn't like Nora
E. Vero tries to think about Nora

4. Winda : " .... to join the conversation club?"

Virna: " I'd love to. Thank you?"
A. Could you
B. Won't you
C. Can you
D. Would you like V
5. Read the dialogue then fill in the missing expression. Sara
: My mom and I will go to Bali. If she has enough money.
Because you know that a ticket to Bali is expensive.
Gina : That’s a good idea.
Sara : How about you? ………………………………………………………..?
Gina : I will go to Maluku. There are 7 beautiful beaches.
It is my dream, and sooner it will come true.

A. What time will you spend your next holiday ?

B. When will you spend your next holiday ?
C. How will you spend your next holiday ?
D. Where will you spend your next holiday ? V
 6. Kevin : " Can I use your car, Dad?"
Father: " ....... you still a boy"

What is the correct expression does Kevin’s father say ?

A. I'm afraid you can't
B. Don't do that V
C. Nevermind
D. I don't know

7. Read the dialog and choose the best answer to complete the blank space.
Mr. Mukti : What do you think of our new house, dear?
Ghania : . . . I don't have any place to put my stuff.

A. It is the best place I believe.

B. I think it's too small. V
C. It is beautiful I think.
D. I think it is lovely.

8. Justine is helping Azkha doing his homework.

What is the correct expression to fill in the blank space ?
Justine : This enzyme helps our body digest food.
Azkha : Mmmm, I don't get it.
Justine : . . .
Azkha : Well, I'm not sure I know what you mean.

A. Do you know what I'm talking about?

B. Can you tell me once again?
C. What do you mean? V
D. Do you believe it?

9. Anisa and her sister sometimes …………. about their lesson.

A. tell
B. read
C. discuss V
D. write

10. Fino : Dad, please take a rest. Let me carry these boxes.
Father : “Are you sure? Are you capable of carrying these heavy
boxes?
Fino : “Yes, I Think I’m capable enough.
From the conversation we know that Fino :
A. Can carry the heavy boxes. V
B. Can’t carry the heavy boxes.
C. Will not carry the heavy boxes.
D. Doesn’t want to carry the heavy boxes.

11. Anton is a kind and diligent boy. He usually ………… his mother
to wash the plates after dinner.
A. Help
B. Helps
C. Helping
D. Helped
 12. Randy : Mom, are you making dinner ?
Mother : Yes, honey. Do you know how to cook rice?
Randy : I don’t know, Mom. ……… you tell me?
Mother : Okay.
A. Must
B. Do
C. Can V
D. Does

13. Dinda always takes a bath ……….. 05.30 every morning.

A. At V
B. in
C. on
D. to

14. Mommy : What are you looking for, Alice ?

------------------------------------- ?
Mommy : Sure.
A. Will you help me to find it ? V
B. What do you think of the book ?
C. May I have the book ?
D. Should I buy the new book ?

15. Tono : “Look at the picture. The children are cleaning

the environment. I’m proud of them”.
Alex : “So am I. We ………… keep clean our environment
to make our lives healthy.
A. Must V
B. Mustn’t
C. Have to
D. Should not

16. I can fly. I have colourful feathers. I also can talk. That’s why People like to keep me
as pet. Which animal am I ?
A.

B.

C.

D.
V =D
Read the text then answer the questions.

Sophie is eleven years old and she lives in Brighton, England.

She usually gets up at a quarter to eight, she has a shower, gets dressed
and then she brushes her teeth. After that she goes downstairs and has
breakfast. For breakfast she usually has milk, toast and orange juice. Then
she brushes her teeth again because she likes them white and healthy.

Then she grabs her school bag and goes to the bus stop to catch the
school bus. Classes start at half past eight and finish at half past four. She
usually has lunch at the school canteen with her schoolmates at about 12
o’clock. Her best friend is Amy, and Sophie always sits next to her at lunch.

After school she returns home and does her homework. She is a very hard-
working pupil and she never misses a school task. After homework, she usually listens
to music and watches television a bit.

At half past seven it is time for dinner. Then she usually reads a book or chats
with her parents for a while.
Finally, she goes to bed at about ten o’clock, but before that she brushes her
teeth. Sophie is a happy little girl.

17. What time does Sophie get up ?

A. 07.15
B. 07.45 V
C. 06.45
D. 06.15
18. How many times does Sophie brush her teeth before she goes to school ?
A. Once
B. Twice V
C. Three times
D. Four times

19. How does Sophie go to school ?

A. She goes to school on foot.
B. She goes to school by bus. V
C. She goes to school with her friend.
D. She goes to school alone.

20. The word “pupil” has the same meaning with ?

A. Kid
B. Girl
C. Student V
D. Child

21. This is not Tom’s car. ______ car is red.

A. His V
B. Her
C. your
D. their
 22. Show me _____ blue bag with white flowers.
A. That V
B. those
C. can
D. a

23.The restaurant is very dirty.

There …….. many flies buzzing around her meal.
A. Is V
B. are
C. was
D. were

24. The students ….. eat in the classroom while they are studying.
A. Should
B. Shouldn’t
C. Mustn’t V
D. Must

25. From this notice we can conclude that :

All visitors …… feed the animals.
A. mustn’t
B. Should not V
C. must
D. Should

26. We …….. have driving license to drive a car.

A. have to
B. has to
C. Must V
D. should

27. You ………… eat more fruit and vegetables for your diet menu.
A. must
B. should V
C. mustn’t
D. shouldn’t

28. We …… believe everything we read on online article.

A. should.
B. must
C. shouldn’t V
D. mustn’t

29.Rearrange these jumbled words into a good order.

The students - must - a uniform - wear - day - every
1 2 3 4 5 6
A. 1-2-6-5-4-3
B. 1-2-4-3-6-5 V
C. 1-2-4-6-5-3
D. 6-5-3-2-4-1
30. Read the dialogue then fill in the blank space with the correct expression.
Mother : ………… to the following instruction. So you can make the product correctly.

B. Pay attention V
C. Hey
D. Excuse me.

31. Teacher : I will explain about simple present tense. This is the formula to arrange
The correct sentence. Please, ……… the white board.

A. eyes on me
B. listen to
C. have a look at V
D. attention please

32. You : Dad, I can’t do my English homework. Can you help me ?

Your Father : Yes, sure. Let me read it first. It is easy. You just read it carefully and
find the key words from the questions. And then match it with the text.
……………………………………. ?
You : Yes, I do, Dad. Find the key words. I’ll try, Dad.

A. Do you understand V
B. Do you see
C. Do you know
D. Do you study

33. Andy : What do you think of the flower ?

Cindy : It’s very beautiful.
Andy : Yes, ……………..
A. I don’t think so.
B. May be
C. I agree with you. V
D. I’m not sure.

Read the text then answer the questions.

I have a rabbit. His fur is white and has black spots. He has long ears
and a short tail. He also has cute red big eyes! My rabbit likes to eat
carrot and other vegetables.
When I release my rabbit out of his cage, he used to jump everywhere and hard to catch.
So, I could just put him on his cage because I’m afraid that he might running away. I don’t
want to lose my rabbit because I love him very much.
34. How does the rabbit look
like ? A. It likes to jump.
B. It has blue eyes and white fur.
C. It has red eyes and white fur with black spots. V
D. It like to eat carrot and other vegetables.
35. Why does the writer put the rabbit in a cage ?
A. He sometimes plays with the rabbit.
B. The rabbit can run away.
C. The rabbit can jump. V
D. The rabbit is cute.
36. The kids are playing _______ in the park
A. Greedily
B. Angrily
C. Happily V
D. Patiently

37. The rabbit sometimes runs ______ along the path

A. Quickly V
B. Seriously
C. Softly
D. Beautifully

Read the text then answer the questions.

I’m so happy to have a close friend. She is my beloved classmate, Fafa. We’ve
known each other since we were in grade 8. We were in the same class, and we still
are in grade 9 until now.
Fafa is a very kind and friendly girl. She is always ready to help other people.
Although she comes from a rich family, she never looks down on other people. She is
very sociable and has a lot of friends. She can interact easily with people from
different ages. Therefore, she is also popular among teachers and parents.

38. What is the text about?

A. The writer’s sister
B. The writer’s family
C. The writer’s desk mate
D. The writer’s best friend V

39. What is the main idea of paragraph two?

A. Fafa has good characters V
B. Fafa comes from a rich family
C. Fafa is an eighth grader student
D. Fafa is popular among neighbours

40. The underlined word in “she can interact easily with people …” is closest in meaning
to ….
A. React
B. Introduce
C. Influence
D. Communicate V

41. Rearrange the sentences into a meaningful dialogue.

1. Mom : Guys, dinner’s ready!
2. Mom : Do you really think so?
3. Son : Wow, what a yummy presentation!
4. Mom : Aw, that’s nice of you to say that. I’m glad you like
it.
5. Son : Of course! Let me try. Whoa, mom. This beef stew is out of this world!

A. 1-2-3-5-4
B. 1-3-2-4-5
C. 1-3-2-5-4 V
D. 1-5-4-3-2
42. Dewi: Tomi. You look great today! I love your new hair style.
Tomi: Thank you very much, Dewi. You look great, too.
Dewi: Thanks, Tomi.

From this dialogue we can know :

A. Dewi admires Tomi’s hair style. V
B. Tomi admires Dewi’s hair style.
C. Dewi admires Tomi’s appearance.
D. Tomi admires Dewi’s appearance.

43. _____friends are so smart, I like them so much.

A. I
B. My V
C. me
D. mine
44. I like a doll, ______is very cute.

A. She V
B. They
C. It
D. He

45. Rearrange these jumbled words into a meaningful

sentence. He - a - is - smart - diligent - and - student
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
A. 1-3-2-4-6-5-7 V
B. 1-3-4-2-6-5-7
C. 1-3-2-7-4-6-5
D. 1-3-2-7-4-5-6