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PEMERINTAH KABUPATEN REJANG LEBONG

KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN DAN KEBUDAYAAN
S M P NEGERI 2 REJANG LEBONG
SEKOLAH STANDAR NASIONAL
L Jalan S. Sukowati , Telp ( 0732 ) 21524 Curup 39114
Website: http:// smpn2rejanglebong.blogspot.co.id ~ Email : smpn2rejanglebong@gmail.com

ULANGAN SEMESTER 1 KELAS VIII TAHUN PELAJARAN 2016 / 2017

MATA PELAJARAN: BAHASA INGGRIS

The text for the questions number 1-2

The blue whale feeds on tiny shrimp -

like creatures which -- (1) -- in the ocean. The text for the questions number 6-8
These creatures are no longer -- (2) -- five I went to Germany with my family -- (6) --
centimetres. Thus, it is rather surprising how a school holiday a few years ago. It was
such a huge creatures can survive on a diet of getting dark, so we were looking for a hotel.
such small creatures. Then we -- (7) -- upon two hotels next each
other with-- (8) -- . opening. We just randomly
1. a. dwell b. open c. led d. able choose one and settled for the night.

2. a. than b. as c. from d. with 6. a. during b. from c. since d. for

The text for the questions number 3-5
I Have Some Pets. However, my
favorite pet is Blawu.
Blawu is male cat. I call it Blawu
because his fur is grey. He is very adorable
with is soft stripes. He has innocent round
eyes and feeble sweet voice. He always
meows when he feels hungry. Actually, his
voice is not suitable with his giant body. When
I come home, he usually gives me a kiss.
Blawu is a nice playmate. Im Happy to
spend my time with him. Most of the time, he
is a good boy. it is almost impossible for me to
be angry with him. In the morning, he always
wakes me up early. When he wakes up
earlier, he waits quietly by my side until I
wake up.
3. Why is the pet called Blawu?
Because . . .
a. he is male cat c. he is big cat
b. he always meows d. he fur is grey
4. Based on the text, we know
that . . . .
a. Blawu is a big cat
b. Blawu usually kisses the writer
c. The writer always wakes Blawu up
d. Blawu is boring playlist
5. "He has innocent round eyes and feeble
sweet voice." (Second paragraph). What
does the word "feeble" in the text mean??
a. loud c. strong
b. coarse d. weak
7. a. coming b. comes c. come
d. came
8. a. park b. store c. job d.
room
The text for the questions number 9-11
Dear Wenna,
How are you and your family? I hope
that your sister has recovered from her
illness. I am so sorry that Ive not written to
you for two months. I have been awfully
busy preparing for my final examination. I
just sat for my last paper two days ago. I
hope that I will do well in the examination.
The weather here is getting warmer. Most
of the Australians love the sun. In fact, many
of them go jogging or have their lunch in the
park in the afternoon.
I have been here for eight months now,
and Im quite settle in already. The people
are all very friendly. I have made some new
friends in school.
By the way, how is everything in
school? Do you have any new teachers? I
miss you and the class a lot. I hope to come
back for a holiday soon.
I have to end now. Please write to me
when you have the time. Give my regards to
everyone in class.
Your friend
Joyc
e
9. Where is Joyce studying?
a. In Indonesia c. in her homeland
b. In the park d. in Australia
 10. How long has Joyce been away from Adam. There were many peresent for
home? Harry.Among them was a long
a. for 2 months c. for 2 days parcel.Curious,Harry opened it. What a surprised!
b. for 8 months d. for 1 year It was the very same fissing-rod he wanted!
Harry felt foolish.He quickly rode over to
Adams flat and apologized.Then,he invited Adam
11. What is the relationship between the two to his party.Of course, Adam accepted the
girls?
invitation.The boys were friends once again.
a. mother and son c. student and
teacher 15. Harry did not buy fishing-rod when he
b. best friend d. cousins first saw most probably because...
a. He did not have the money
12. Arrange the following words into a b. He wanted to ask his fathers
good meaningful sentence! permission
This needed - area protection is eye -
beyond c. He did not want Adam to see him by
1 2 3 4 5 6 it
7 d. He was in a hurry to get home
2
The best arrangement is . . . . 16. Adam bought the fishing-rod
a. 6-4-3-7-5-2-1 c. 6-4-5-2-7-1-3
because...
b. 6-4-2-1-3-7-5 d. 6-4-1-3-7-5-2
a. He wanted to give it to Harry
The text for the questions number 13-14 as a
birthday present
COLD BREAKER b. He wanted it for himself
LIKE YOU NEVER FEEL ANY COLD c. He did not want Harry to
Fast relief for: have it
- Congestion 100 tablets d. He didnt know that Harry
- Runny nose USP
- Coughs 200 mg
wanted it, too
- Headache
- Fever 17. Harry ignored Adam because...
Available in every store in Indonesia a. They were not on speaking term
13. Which of the following sickness cannot each other
be relieved by this medicine ? b. He did not recognize Adam
a. Headache c. Cancer c. He did not know Adam
b. Coughs d. Fever d. He did not want to speak to Adam

14. What's the writer's purpose to write the
text above ?
a. To inform the process of making Cold
Breaker
b. The persuade people to use the product
c. To describe the illnesses that can be cured
d. The explain the ingredients of the product
The text for the questions number 15-20
Harry and Adam were very close
friends.One day,the to friends saw a beutiful
fissing-rod in a shop window.Harry wanted to buy
the fissing-rod.
I must return to buy that rod tomorrow,he
said.Then,the two boys went on their way.
The next day, Harry returned with some
money to buy the rod,but it was not there any
more ! Your friend bought it,the salesman told
Harry.
Harry was very angry.why,that cheat!He
knew I wanted that rod...thought Harry angrily.
Just then, Adam came by Harry just turned his
back and walked away.
A week later,Harry celebrated his
birthday.Many of his friends come over-all except
18. Adam did not attend Harrys birthday at
first most probably because...
a. He was not invited
b. He was still angry with Harry
c. He did not want to see Harry
d. He dislike Harry
19. When Harry saw the fishing-rod, he
realized that...
a. He had received an expensive
present
b. He had opened the wrong present
c. He had wanted it for a long time
d. He had judged Adam wrongly
20. It has big body. Its ears are large. It also
has trunk and tusks. What is it?
a. rhino c. tiger
b. elephant d. giraffe
ESSAY
Jawab pertanyaan berikut dengan singkat
dan tepat!
 Last Saturday was a public holiday.
The students of SMP 1 MEDAN Took a trip
to Parapat. They hired three buses. They
were new and luxurious.
In the morning the buses were already
there. At six oclock the buses left their
school. The students looked very happy and
started to sing.
At nine oclock day reached Parapat.
They gathered under a big tree. After they
took a rest, they had their meals. At about
10 oclock some of the students changed in
to their swimsuits and ran into a boat for a
sail. At three oclock the teachers called the
students together because it was time to go
home.
21. What is the purpose of the text?
22. When did the students of SMP 1 MEDAN
take a trip to Parapat?
23. How many buses did they hire?
24. How long did it take to reach Parapat?
25. What time did they leave Parapat