PEMERINTAH KABUPATEN BARITO TIMUR

DINAS PENDIDIKAN
SMP NEGERI 2 DUSUN TENGAH
Alamat: Jl. Padat karya RT. 12 No 04 Kec. Dusun Tengah
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ASESMEN SUMATIF AKHIR SEMESTER GANJIL
TAHUN PELAJARAN 2023/2024

Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris

Hari/Tanggal : Jumat, 8 Desember 2023
Kelas/Semester : VIII /I (Ganjil)
Bentuk Soal : Pilihan Ganda
Jumlah Soal : 40 Soal

Berilah tanda silang (x) pada jawaban yang kamu anggap benar !
1. Doni : I see that you bring so many books Elsa, may I help you?
Elsa : ............ You are very kind, Don.
A. Certainly B. No, thanks C. Really? D. I’m sorry.
2. Mother : Soni, can you turn off the lamp, please?
Soni : ............
A. With a pleasure B. I’m sorry C. I can’t D. I’m sorry.
3. Sadi : May I borrow your pencil case?
Sigit : .........I’m using it.
A. Sure B. I’m sorry C. Yes, I do D. No, I’m bussy.
4. Hilya : I am hungry mom, ……………….., please ?
Mother : Sure. The delicious meals are ready onthe table for you, dear.
A. Can you give me a drink C. Will you have to eat
B. Could you give me some meals D. Do you want to eat

5. Mrs. Rosi : Do you mind passing me the sugar?

Diana : .............. Here it is.
A. No I don’t B. Sure C. I’m not sure D. With pleasure.
Read the textand answer questions6 to 10

I have a papayaplant. It grows at the front yard. Thepapaya tree is tall, about three meters high. It has no
branches. The steam is soft and weak because it has the flimsy wood and a hollow center. The leaves emerge
directly from the upperpart ofthe stem in a spiral fashion.
I like to harvest the lowermost papaya fruit.The oldest, mature fruit is the lowest one, and the youngest the
uppermost one. The ripe fruit has yellow skin. The flesh is bright orange or pinkish, withsmall black seeds clustered
in the center.
6. What isthe purpose of the text?
A. To amuse the reader B. To tell howto do something C.To tell the past experience D. To describe
something

7. Why is the stem ofthe papayatree soft and weak? Because.................

A. It has flimsy wood and a hollow center C. Its leaves emerge from the upper part of the stem
B. It hasno branches D. It is very tall
8. What are clustered in the center of the papaya fruit?
A. Fresh water C. Big seeds of the papaya
B. The flesh of the papaya fruit. D. Small black seeds of the papaya.
9. “................. flimsy wood and a hollow center.” (Paragraph 1)
The word ‘flimsy’ hasthe similar meaning with................
A. Hard B. Thick C. Soft D. Long

10. “The papaya tree is tall” (Paragraph 1) the word ‘tall’ hasthe opposite meaning with...............
A. Small B. High C. Wide D. Short
Read the text to answer questions 11-12

Mr.AndMrs. Charles were on a tour to Europe. They were travellingon a guided tour to five countries. They
were goingto travel through the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, and France for two weeks. The guide
for the tour was a swiss.
On the first day of the travel the guide told them to check their passports, their traveller cheques and their
foreign cash. He told them to keep them safety.
They traveled in a comfortable coach with a toilet, music and video. The guide stopped the coach at many
famous places. He explained the cultural importance of the places. They stayed in big hotels for the might and ate in
the restaurants.
On the way, they stopped at a small restaurant for lunch. In big towns, they went for shopping. They bought
many souvenirs for their friends. They enjoyed the twoo-week tour tremendously.
 11‘He explainedthe cultural importance of the place’ (Paragraph 3) The word ‘He’ refersto.........................
A. Mr. Charles B. Mrs. Charles C. Thir friends D. The guide
12.“They enjoyedthe twoo-week tour tremendously” (Last Paragraph) The underlined word hasthe same meaning
as.......................
B. Got bored with B. Got pleasure from C. Became addictedto D. Became amazed at
Read the text to answer questions 13-15

YOU ARE INVITED

For : Neyra
Date : December 24th, 2015 Time : 7.00 p.m.
Place : Pesona Laut Restaurant
Clothes : White dress(Girl) – Red shirt (Boy) You are invited to the greatest
birthday party ever! Please confirm if you couldn’t come.

Farel

13. When will Fernando hold hisparty?

A. Inthe morning B. In the midnight C. In the evening D. Inthe afternoon
14. What should Farel do if he can’t come to the party?
A. Tell the restaurant waiter C. Send back Neyra’s invitation
B. Confirm to Neyra a few days before D. Contact Neyra’sparents
15. Neyra will wear.....................in the party
A. White dress B. White shirt C. Red Shirt D. T-Shirt
Read the text to answer questions 16-18

Dear fernando,
I will arrive at home about seven p.m and your father will arive about six p.m. Take care
at home and don’t forget to turn on the lamp.
Love, Mom
16. Who write the message?
A. Fernando B. Fernando’s mother C. Fernando’s father D. Fernando’s sister
17. Who will arrive earlier at home?
a. Fernando B. Fernando’s mother C. Fernando’s father D. Fernando’s sister
18.What must Fernando do at home?
a. Come earlier C. Turn on the lamp B. Arrive at home about five p.m D. Key the door

For questions 19 to 21 choose the suitable word to complete the textbelow!

Lion is .......... It belongs to .......... animal, but some of people like it.
We can see lions in the...............

19. A. Herbivore B. Tame C. Pet D. Carnivore

20. A. Tame B. Pet C. Insect D. Wild
21. A. Zoo B. Pet shop C. Garden D. Backyard
22. Arrange the following words into a good sentence! I – my – Bicycle – In – The – Washed- Afternoon
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
A. 6-5-7-4-3-2-1 B. 1-6-2-3-4-5-7 C. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7 D. 1-6-2-3-5-4-7
Read the text andanswer the questions!
23. Complete this dialogue with the suitable expression!
Mufti : Iyan, ......................give me a glass of coffe.
Iyan : .......................But you look so tired. You shouldtake a rest a while
Mufti : You’re right. Thanks Iyan
Iyan : Wait for your coffe bro.
Mufti : Ok
24. Father : You …………swim at this beach. The waves are big.
Syifa :Ok..Dad..
A.Should B.Must C.Can’t D. Won’t

25. Mother : Widi, please pick your brother up! I’m busy
Widi : ………………….(agreeing)
A. Ok Mom. I will go
B. Sorry Mom , I have to go to school
C. Be careful, Mom
D. No, Thank you

26. Congratulation on your graduate.

 I’m so proud of you
The greeting card is sent to someone who……..
A. winning a competition B. Completing study C. Starting study D. Having a party
27. A : Mrs. Ida ask us to do some exercises
B : ………………..( understanding)
A. I can’t get it B. Sorry, I don’t know C. Hmmm..It’s unique D. What page and what acticity ?
28. We can add PLEASE at the………..or the end of instruction.
A. Middle B. Paragraph 1 C. Top D. Beginning
29. A : Would you like to come for dinner?
B : ………….( refusing)
A. I’d love to, but I have to do my homework C. Yes, of course I can
B. I’d love to. I will go there D. Sure, What time I should go?
The text is for number 30

An Unusual Hobby

Claire Williams is 15, she is from Wales. Her friends play volleyball and go to the cinema. They like swimming and dancing,
but Claire doesn’t. She has an unusual hobby, beekeeping. She got four beehives. She isn’t sure but she thinks she has
about 40,000 bees.

30.What is Claire Williams' hobby?

A. Dancing B. Volleyball C. Swimming D. Beekeeping

The text is for question number 31.

Rosa got 95 for maths. Zalfa got 100 for maths. Andre got 70 for maths.
31. From the text we know that….
A.Rosa got worst in maths C.Andre got the best score in maths
B.Rosa got higher score than Zalfa D.Zalfa got higher score in maths.

The text is for question number 32.

The hospital is 3 kilometers from here. The bank is 4 kilometers from here.The post is 5 kilometers from here.
32. The hospital is ……among all.
A. Near. B. Nearer. C. Nearest. D. Nearer than.

33. Alvin : Would you pass me the salt, please?

Bovin : . . . . Here you are.
What is the best response to complete the dialogue?
a. Help yourself b. Of course c. No way! d. Be sure

34. Anjana : Could I have some more tea, please?

Banji : . . . .
What is the best answer to complete the dialogue with Rejecting Request?
a. Right on the way c. I'm sorry. There's no tea left in the jar
b. Here you are d. Sure

35. Loli : Hi, Hana. How was your trip?

Hana : . . . .
What is the best answer to complete the dialogue?
a. It was great b. How are you c. What about you d. What happened

The text is for question number 36.

ANNOUNCEMENT
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

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

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

The text is for question number37-38

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.
37. The writer went to the zoo with her . . .
a. Parents b. Sister c. Brother d. Family
38. What is special in the zoo?
a. Weird animals b. A giant snake c. Various animals d. Animal's attraction
Read the following conversation to answer questions number 39-40!
Father : What rules you must obey in school, Bella?
Bella : Going to school on time, mostly.
Father : Anything else?
Bella : I must listen to the teacher and do the work?
Father : That's good, you finally understand your responsibility.

39. What are Father and Bella discussing about?

A. Rules at school Bella must know
B. Bella's responsibillities at home
C. Father's advice to Bella.
D.Bella's plan at school.

40. What does Bella oblige to do in her school?

A. She must go to school by the school bus
B. The school doesn't have any punishment
C. Bella must listen to the teacher and do the work
D. The students must do the orientation.

(Good luck!!)