This text is for questions 1 to 4.

Butterflies start out as eggs. They lay their eggs on leaves. The egg hatches into a tubeshaped body caterpillar that eats leaves, buds, or flowers of plants. It eats a lot to grow.
When it reaches full size, it goes into another stage called a chrysalis. Caterpillars attach
themselves to something solid before becoming chrysalises. The caterpillars inside the
chrysalis changes into butterfly. Some butterflies make the change in one week. Some other
butterflies take years to change.
When the change is complete, the adult butterfly rips the chrysalis and unfolds its wings to
pump blood and air into them. Then the beautiful butterfly flies off to slurp nectar from
flowers. Most butterflies live only one or two weeks.
1.

What is the text about?

a.
Chrysalis as the best form.
b.
Butterflies life expectancy.
c.
The life stages of butterflies.
d.
Tube-shaped body of caterpillars.

2.

Why do caterpillars eat a lot?

a.
To grow.
b.
To hatch.
c.
To become chrysalis.
d.
To start out as eggs.

3.

Where do the butterflies lay their eggs?

a.
In water.
b.
On leaves.
c.
On the ground.
d.
Under the tree.

4.

The beautiful butterfly flies off to slurp nectar... (last paragraph)

The underlined word is closest in meaning to ....
a.
pull
b.
suck
c.
slice
d.
absorb

For questions 5 to 7, complete the passage with the correct word.

Panda is also known as panda bear or the giant panda. It is native (5) ... South Central China.
It is easily recognized by the large black patches around its eyes, over the ears, (6) ... across
its round body. Although panda is a carnivore, its diet is over 99% bamboo. In the wild,
pandas (7) ... eat other grasses, wild tubers or even meat pf birds, rodent or carrion. In
capacity, they may receive honey, eggs, oranges and other prepared food. (Adapted from,
en.wikipedia.org)
5.

a.
b.
c.
d.

at
in
to
for

6.

a.
b.
c.
d.

or
so
but
and

7.

a.
b.
c.
d.

rarely
always
impossibly
occasionally

This is is for questions 8 to 10.

Once upon a time there was no donkey in Guizhou. So someone shipped one there, but
finding no use for it, he set it loose at the foor of the mountain.
A tiger ran out from the mountain. When he saw this big tall thing, he thought it must be
divine, he quickly hid himself in the forest and surbeyed in from a distance. Sometimes later
the tiger ventured a little nearer, but still kept a respectful distance.
One day the tiger came out again. Just the the donkey gave a loud bray. Thingking the donkey
was going to eat him, the tiger hurriedly ran away. After a while he sneaked back and
watched the donkey carefully. He wanted to know its streght. He found that though it had a
huge body it seemed to have no special ability.
After a few days, the tiger gradually became accustomed to its braying and was no longer
afraid. Sometimes he even came near and circled around the donkey.
Later the tiger became bolder. Once he walked in front of the donkey and purposely bumped
it. This made the donkey so angry that it struck out his hind legs and kicked him wildly.
Seeing this, the tiger was very gleeful, such a big thing as you can do so little! With a roar he
pounced down on the donkey and ate it up.
8.

Why did the tiger sneak around the donkey?

a.
the tiger tried to scare the donkey.
b.
the tiger wanted to make a new friend.
c.
the tiger wonder the power of the donkey.
d.
the tiger was sure that the donkey are stronger.

9.

What made the donkey angry?

a.
the tiger walked in front of it.
b.
the tiger bumped it.
c.
the tiger ran away.
d.
the tiger kicked it.

10.

From the text, we can learn that ....

a.
life is a problem.
b.
never trust any strangers

c.
d.

kindness will win in the end

dont judge a book by its cover

For questions 11 to 13, complete the paragraph with the correct words.
My holiday was great. I went to Bali and I got very exciting moments there. I went there with
my classmates and my teacher. You know, when we arrived at the hotel, a guide had already
waited to take (11) ... to whereever we wanted to go. What a (12) ... scenery! We also visited
a traditional market where you could but souvenirs with a low price, of course, if you can
bargain. We also went to a shop that sold many kinds of unique T-shirt, cap, trunks, etc.
I bought a shirt for you. I will not forget that I met a lot of foreign tourists and have a nice
chat with them, you can imagine how happy I was. I could (13) ... speaking English with
native speakers.
11.

a.
b.
c.
d.

we
us
our
ours

12.

a.
b.
c.
d.

awful
strange
harmful
beautiful

13.

a.
b.
c.
d.

talk
make
practice
introduce

This text is for questions 14 to 16

I have got an unforgettable experience last lebaran day, My family and I went to my
Mothers hometown to celebrate Idul fitri. We went by aeroplane. At the airport, my family
and I had to walk through the metal detecto. When I got the turn to walk through it, suddenly
the alarm beeped. The woman who worked as the airport security said, Come here, you
need to get ur belt off. I took my belt off, but the alarm still beeped. The security asked me
to take my wallet from my pocket. I did what she ordered. Still, the alarm beeped.
After that the security asked me to turn back and she checked my body. She touched
my left pocket. Then she told me, There was something in it. It might be the thing that made
the alarm beeped. I took out something from the left pocket. The woman laughed and said,
That has made the alarm beep. It was a silver pen. I felt embarrassed because everybody
stared at me with curiosity.
14.

What does the second paragraph tell us about?

a.
The writer and his family walked through metal detector.
b.
The writers silver pen made the metal detector beep.
c.
The security checked the writers pockets.
d.
Everybody stared at the writer.

15.

From the text, we can conclude that ...

a.
b.
c.
d.
16.

The security guard was a fussy woman.

You are not allowed to wear belts at the airport.
The alarm beeped because there was a metallic object.
The writers appearance attracted averybodys attention.

Why did the airport security tell the writer to take off his belt?
a.
Because the alarm beeped when he passed through metal detector.
b.
Because it was his unforgettable experience last lebaran.
c.
Because she worked as the airport security officer.
d.
Because everybody stared at him with curiosity.

This text is for questions 17 and 18

STUDENT ORGANIZATION OF SMP BUNDA

Jl. Samoja 5 Bandung 40275 tlp. 022-7654321
To: Fino Class VIII B
Would you please attend our meeting that will be held:

Day/date
Time
Place
Agenda

: Saturday, March 14th, 2015

: 11 a.m.
: Multi Media Room
: Final Preparation for Wall Magazine Competition 2015

Please come on time, see you there!

Andy
Chairperson

Devina
Secretary

17.

What will meeting discuss about?

a.
Final preparation for Wall Magazines competition 2015.
b.
The role of student organization of SMP Bunda.
c.
The function of multi media room.
d.
The meeting attendance.

18.

What can we conclude from the text?

a.
Andy and Devina are Finos bosses.
b.
Multi Media Room is a room used for a meeting.
c.
The organization holds a meeting every Saturday.
d.
Fino will take part in Wall Magazine Competition 2015.

This text is for questions 19 to 21.

Announcement
This Tuesday is August 17th, the Independence Day. Dont miss the independence Day
Festival begins at 08.00 a.m. in every district in Jakarta. Gather in front of our school at
07.30 to see parade with the principal. Dont miss it! And join several contests at school.
Free registration, full of prize!

19.

Why are there prize in the event?

a.
There is a principal in the event.
b.
There are lot of festivals in that event.
c.
There are several contest in that event.
d.
There are a lot of participants in that event.

20.

What can we do in front of the school?

a.
See the parade.
b.
Join in the contest.
c.
Take th prizes.
d.
Join the festival.

21.

.... to see the parade with the principal.

The underlined word is closest in meaning to ....
a.
march
b.
contest
c.
celebration
d.
competition

This text is for question 22 and 23.

Dear Jude,
How are you, my friend? Im really sorry I couldnt send you an e-mail earlier. Im
really busy with my final exam preparation. I have to read a lot of books. Beside that, I must
attend exta classes for English and Science every afternoon and go to the gym at weekends.
I really thank you for hosting me during my holiday. It was the best holiday Ive ever
had. Im really grateful that I finally could travel to England and explore the famous places
over there with you. I cant stop seeing out pictures during the trips. Its really fun to
remember our good time together.
Jude, Id love to spend my holiday with you again. Will you come to visit me during
your summer holiday? I will have finished my exam and therefore I can take you to
interesting and historical places in my city and other neighbouring areas. Im sure we will
have alot of fun. Im very excited about this. Please let me know soon. Thanks again for your
kindness.
Melody
22.

Why was it difficult for Melody to send e-mail sooner?

a.
She could not write an e-mail.
b.
She has just came back for England.
c.
She could explore the famous places.
d.
She was busy with exam preparation and other activites.

23.

From the text, we know that ....

a.
Melody is inviting Jude to spend her summer holiday together.
b.
Melody was hoting Jude during the last holiday.
c.
Jude has been busy taking extra classes.
d.
Jude lives in the neighbouring city.

24.

Arrange the following sentences into a good order.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

25.

26.

How to Make a Moving Paper Boat

Put the boat on water and observe what happens.
Then, seal the outer part of your boat with some seal tape to keep the paper
dry.
After that, grease the back of the boat with some creamy soap.
Make a paper boat. Use thick paper to prevent your boat from leak.
Your boat is moving because the soap breaks the tension on the water surface.

a.
4-2-3-1-5
b.
4-1-2-5-3
c.
1-3-5-4-2
d.
1-4-2-3-5
Arrange the following words into a correct sentence.
along the beach a beautiful sea shell was walking I found when I
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
a.
7-6-4-1-3-2-5
b.
7-4-3-2-1-5-6
c.
7-5-2-6-4-3-1
d.
7-2-1-4-5-6-3
Arrange the following words into a correct sentence.
wonderful is beated is the hotel far from the city center the scenery around it
1
2
3
4
5
6
but
7
a.
4-1-3-5-6-7-2
b.
4-2-5-7-6-3-1
c.
4-5-7-6-1-2-3
d.
4-7-5-3-2-1-6

This text is for question 27 and 28

Dear Rara,
Congratulations on your success in the News
Reading Contest 2015. You are best of the best. It
was a tough final round, but you could beat the
other participants. Awesome! Im proud of you.
Im sure more successes will come in the future.
Love,
Tina

27.

From the text, we know that ....

a.
Rara and Tina are both finalist and winners of the contest
b.
Tina is optimistic about Raras future achievments
c.
Tina is a proud and awesome person
d.
Rara is wishing Tina more successes

28.

It was a tough final round, ...

The underlined word is closest in meaning to ....
a.
very difficult
b.
quite diligent
c.
rather familiar
d.
really friendly

Read the text and answer questions 29 to 31.

A fox was boasting to a cat of its clever devices for escaping from its enemies. I have
a whole bag of tricks, he said which contains a hundred ways of escaping from my
enemies. I only have one, said the cat, but I generally can manage with that. At that
same moment they heard the cry of a pack of hounds coming towards them, and the cat
immediately scampered up a tree and hid herself behind the boughs. This is my pland, said
the cat. what are you going to do? The fox thought first of one way, then of another to
impress the cat. And while he was debating, the hounds came nearer and nearer, and at last
the fox lost in his confusion and was caught by the hounds. He was soon killed by the
huntsmen.
29.

The fox was caught and killed by the huntsmen because he ....
a.
was too arrogant
b.
took too long to think
c.
was left alone by the cat
d.
used an old trick to escape

30.

Who was hide behind the boughs?

a.
The clever cat
b.
The hounds
c.
The cat
d.
The fox

31.

What can we learn from the story above?

a.
Do not be afraid of huntsmen.
b.
Dont be arrogant and underestimate others.
c.
Solving the problem in groups is better than individually.
d.
Use various techniques to avoid the boredom in our life.

This text is for questions 32 and 33

Rasha
+629798999831

I am still at the railway station now.

I planned to go to Yogya, but I got a
traffic jam. By the time I arrived, the
train had already left. I think Id
better go home now, can you pick
me up now?
Lona
8.00 PM
32.

Where was Lona when she sent the message?

a.
In Yogya
b.
On the train
c.
In a traffic jam
d.
At the railway station.

33.

... but I got a traffic jam.

The underlined word is closest in meaning to ....
a.
had
b.
felt
c.
enjoyed
d.
travelled

34.

Arrange the words below to make the correct sentence.

met she firewood was man collecting she while a young
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
a.
8-5-4-9-2-1-6-7-3
b.
8-2-4-6-3-7-1-9-5
c.
2-4-6-3-8-1-5-9-7
d.
2-4-9-8-6-1-5-7-3

35.

Arrange the words into the correct sentence.

Leave but you now wont him meet you may
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
a.
3-1-4-2-8-5-7-6-5
b.
3-5-1-4-2-8-9-7-6
c.
3-9-1-4-2-8-5-7-6
d.
3-4-2-1-5-9-7-6-8

For questions 36 to 38, choose the correct word to complete this text.
I always love to the beach so my family and I decided to go there last weekend. Arriving at
Anyer beach on Saturday afternoon, I rushed to the beach to watch the sunset. Watching the
red sky in the horizon as the sun went down slowly was amazing. The hotel for (36) ... to stay
was small but clean. But the most important thing is its location; it was near the beach.
Early the next morning I walked along the beach. I found a (37) ... place to lie. I enjoyed the
sunrise while lying on the sand. Then, I decided to hire a surfing board. I found that surfing is

not easy at all. I (38) ... many times but it was still fun. I played in the water all day. I loved
every minute of my holiday there.
36.

a.
b.
c.
d.
a.
b.
c.
d.

we
us
our
ours
useful
important
dangerous
comfotable

38.`

a.
b.
c.
d.

fell
swam
jumped
enjoyed

39.

Arrange the following sentences into the correct order about how to grow a mango
seed.
1.
Second, with a sharp knife open the pip. Remember not to deep into flesh.
2.
First, let the seed dry out in a cool location.
3.
Finally, once the mango pip has germinated it will be begin to produce a few
leaves at the top its green stalk. This is the sign that it is growing well.
4.
After that, place the mango pip vertically into a pot that has been prepared
with a good raising mix.
5.
Third, open the casing and you will find a white fleshy pip inside that
resembles an oversized lima bean.
6.
Then, damped the soil and then place a plastic bottle over the top to act as a
mini-greenhouse.
7.
Leave in a warm shaded spot until the pip germinates.

37.

a.
b.
c.
d.
40.

2-4-1-3-6-7-5
2-1-5-7-4-3-6
2-4-3-6-5-1-7
2-1-5-4-6-7-3

Arrange the following sentences into a good paragraph.

1.
The place made me feel at home but I had to go home.
2.
After that I went to Lamongan.
3.
Then I went to Sidoarjo.
4.
I visited the famous for Jatim Park.
5.
It had become famous for its mud.
6.
Last summer, I got a fantastic holiday.
7.
Next time, I would return to see more of them.
8.
I went to the airport and I flew to Surabaya.
a.
b.
c.
d.

6-8-3-5-2-4-1-7
8-6-3-4-5-1-7-2
3-8-6-5-2-7-1-4
3-6-8-4-5-2-7-1

The following text is for questions 41 to 42.

Edinburgh, 19 November 2011
Dear John,
I told you that I was going to England, but actually I was heading for Scotland. I
applied for a job and I went for an interview yesterday. The manager and the factory
supervisor interviewed me. At first I found it difficult to understand them but I managed to
answer all their questions. Ill know on Friday before I reutrn whether I get the job or not.
Tomorrow I plan to go to the National Museum of Scotland, the Palace of Holy
Roodhouse. The Queens residence when shes in Scotland. Im goint to spend a few more
days here enjoying the city which I hope will become my home for the next few years.
Ill ring you when I hear something about my job on Friday.
Bye
Peter
41.

Why did Peter go to Scotland? He wanted to ....

a.
visit a factory
b.
meet a friend
c.
look for a job
e.
see a place

42.

We know that Peter ....

a.
calls his friend after going home
b.
hopes to work in a factory
c.
will go to see the queen
d.
will have an interview

For questions no 43 to 45 complete the text with word provited

It was the first time I went to Jakarta. I went to the National Monument, which has become
the landmark of Jakarta. I went there with my family (43) ... arrived there at about 11 a.m.
after taking some photographs, with the monument as a background. After that we decided to
buy tickets to enter the monument. Unfortunately, a person announced that ticket selling had
been closed. We were (44) .... My father (45) ... me to go there next holiday.
43.

a.
b.
c.
d.

we
he
shey
they

44.

a.
b.
c.
d.

embarrassed
dissapointed
satisfied
amazed

45.

a.
b.
c.
d.

promising
promises
promised
ask

Read the following text to answer questions 46 50

Giraffes are tall interesting animals. Male giraffes are usually about six meters tall.
Half of the giraffes height comes from itch neckwhich is longer that its legs.
A giraffe has brown eyes which are protected by very thick lashes. Since it lives in
parts of Africa which usually dry with a great deal of dust. The lashes are important source of
protection. It can also cover its notrils in order to protect its nose. It has brown spots on tan
skin and this coloring helps protect the giraffe. The giraffes also have two short horns on its
head.
Giraffes usually live in small hard and often feed with other animals. A baby giraffe is
two meters tall at birth. It can stand up by itself within a few minutes and can run well in
about two days. Like the carnel, the giraffe can go a long time without drinking water. One
source of water is the leaves which the giraffe eats from trees. Since it is so tall the giraffe
have two methods of self-protection. Giraffes can gallop away at about fifty kilometers per
hours or stay to fight with its strong legs.
46.

Does the giraffes neck is longer that its legs?

a.
Yes, it does.
b.
Yes, it did
c.
No, it doesnt
d.
No, it dont

47.

What is the advantage of brown spots?

a.
it helps the hunter
b.
it makes the giraffe handsome
c.
it makes the giraffe unsave
d.
it helps protect the giraffe

48.

How tall does baby giraffe at birth?

a.
Five meters
b.
Six meters
c.
Two meters
d.
Four meters

49.

How can the giraffe go a long time without drinking water?

a.
The giraffe eats a lot of fruit.
b.
The giraffe has a hump
c.
The giraffe drinking a lot every minutes
d.
The giraffe has one source of water from the leaves

50.

What is the giraffes self-protection method?

a.
Hidden behind the tree
b.
Stay to fight with its strong legs
c.
Kick the enemy using front legs
d.
Jump to the river