English test for grade VIII

Choose the best answer!

0855556676
Tom, it is your old, Joe. I will visit grandmother in Bandung tomorrow, Sam. Pick me up at the train station at 10 a.m., Don't come late.Thank.

1. Whose number is 0855556676?
a. Tom's c. Tom's grandmother
b. Sam's d. Sam's grandmother

2. The message means ........
a. Joe wants to meet Sam in the afternoon.
b. Tom is Sam's younger brother
c. Joe wants to meet Sam at the terminal
d. Joe wants to see his grandmother

WARNING!
Keep this product away from small children in a dry place
This product is dangerous. Do not breath or exhale it. Do not drink it. In case of drinking it, drink some water or milk. For futher step,seek medical attention.

3. Consumers should be careful with this
product because it can ...........
a. be fattening c. be harmful
b. cause stain d. soften skin

4. What should consumers do if someone drink it?
a. exhale it
b. drink some hot water
c. go to the doctor immediately
d. rinse with water for 15 minutes

5. How should this product be stored?
a. in a dry place
b. With other chemicals
c. At a low temperature
d. With the lid tightly closed

6. The best paragraph will be
1.Then he escaped down Sudirman street.
2.The robbery happened near the bus stop
at Sudirman street.
3.Last night a man robbed Agnes.
4.The robber grabbed her purse
5.She screamed and he dropped it.
a. 3-2-1-4-5 c. 3-4-2-1-5
b. 3-2-4-1-5 d. 3-2-5-4-1

7.




What does the notice mean?
a. Everybody is able to walk inside the room
b. Everybody has to sweep the floor
c. Nobody is allowed to walk on floor until it dry
d. Nobody is going to step on the dry floor

Read the text to answer questions 8-10!
Hotels are changing their wasteful habits and getting involved in the move to save the environment. At major hotels throughout the world, guests are being greeted by shampoo and mouthwash in glass dispensers instead of elaborate bottles. Theya re discovering recycling bins in their rooms, and are encouraged to use towels more than once before they are washed.
This green movements is becoming increasingly popular among tourists who look for service providers witha n environment al conscience. the business of eco-tours is increasing rapidly. Travel agents are booking clients on “Save the Rainforest” expeditions and similar trips where the emphasis is on protecting the world.
The tourists on these trips are given lectures on the effects of the losss of our planets' natural wonders and what they can do to reserve the trend. They do not need much convicing. The travelers on these exursions are already commited to environmental protection. IN fact, a two-year study of litter in Antartica found that the entire collection of litetr left by visitors to the continent could be put in one small sandwich bag. Compare that amount of litter with what the avarge traveler traveler finds strewn on the streets around the hotel, even an environmentally sensitive hotel.

8. What trend is currently affecting hotel and
their guests?
a. larger rooms
b. better amenities
c. lighter foods
d. protecting the earth

9. What does the article imply about
glass dispenser and re-using towels?
a. It's a marketing gimmick
b. It's only effective on eco-tours
c. It's a wise choice environmentally
d. Hotels can set consumer trends

10. According to the article, eco-travellers should
expect
a. to find litter
b. to hear lectures on the environment
c. to pay more than other travellers
d. to carry their own food.

11. As the teacher was entering the class, the principal
..... her over to tell her that he had
two souvenirs for her. The best words to
complete the blank is ....
a. was calling c. is calling
b. called d. have called

12. The correct arrangement of the sentences
below to be coherent paragraph is ....
1.Samarinda is the capital city of East Kalimantan
2.People like to relax and enjoy the sunset in the places.
3.It is located at the edge of the river Mahakam.
4.But now, the government has changed the area along the river into a city garden and recretional places.
5.People call it as River City
6.There area so many houses along the bank of river.
a. 1-2-3-4-5-6 c. 1-4-5-6-3-2
b. 1-3-5-6-4-2 d. 1-5-6-3-4-2

Read the card to answer questions 13-15!
MISSING
HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN?
He is in his mid-twenties, of medium height and quite stout. His face is oval-shaped and unshave. he has crew cut hair that looks like the sharp spikes of a porcupine.
When he left the house, he was barefooted and was wearing an orange t-shitr with a red collar and a pair of black shorts.
Tan Seng huat was reported missing by his family when he did not return home after he had slipped out of the house at about eight in t he morning.
They are afraid that he might be have forgotten where he lives as this has happened twice before. He seldom smiles but often talks to himself. he is harmless but can get angry if he is laughed at.
A cash reward awaits the person or persons with information about his whereabouts that would help the police pick him up.
Please contact 01-5417532 and ask for Inspector Lee.

13. What does the missing person look like?
a. He looks like the sharp spikes
b. He has oval-shaped face
c. He is short and rather fat
d. he has long hair with pointed nose

14. What is the notice mainly about?
a. A missing man
b. A stupid person
c. A frightening experience
d. An escaped Prisoner

15. Which of the following is NOT TRUE of
Tan Seng Huat?
a. He will not hurt anyone
b. He is twenty years old
c. He likes people to make fun of him
d. He left the house without telling his family

16. “If irritation persist, seek medical attention.”
The underlined word has the closest meaning
to ..........
a. exist c. exits
b. continues d. postpones

17. “....wall magazine competition 2009.
The synonym of the underlined word is
...........
a. match c. race
b. battle d. contest

18. The books that was ordered by Ustz. Ibad
last month has just arrived, but Ustz. Lena
and I ..... sure exactly when the books are
going to be distributed. The best words
to complete the blank is ....
a. aren't c. haven't been
b. amn't d. isn't

Read the text to answer questions 19-20!
Announcement
The visit to the presidential palace will take place on Wedenesday, 26th of May. the bus leaves school at 8.30 and those who want to go must be on time. The visit will last the whole day, and we expect to get back at about 6.30 in te evening
The Commitee

19. Where is the destination of the visit?
a. Ordinary building c. Museum
b. Legislative council d. Special building

20. “The visit will last the whole day”.
The underlined word means .....
a. continue c. take
b. happen d. lie
Essay!

1. Make a sentence using present perfect
continuous tense!
2. Make a sentence using past perfect tense!
3. Make a sentence using present perfect tense!
4. Make a sentence using present continuous tense!
5. Make a sentence using present tense!