Block test KD 6 Sem 2 Grade VIII
A. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER BY CROSSING (X) A, B, C, OR D!
(Mrs. Atha is on a summer vacation in a town. She is trying to get to the bank but she doesn’t know how. She is asking someone for the information).
| Miss. Atha | : | Excuse me, do you know where the first National Bank is, Madam? |
| Mrs. Smith | : | Yes. Just go straight down this road and the bank is on your right, Miss! |
| Miss. Atha | : | Thank you very much, Madam. By the way, can you tell me how to get to the subway station from the bank? |
| Mrs. Smith | : | Sure, you have to take no.12 bus and get off in Burbank street. The subway station is there. |
| Miss. Atha | : | Are you sure? As far as I know the guide book informs us that we have to take the no.14 bus. |
| Mrs. Smith | : | You’re right. I confused the no.14 bus with the no.12 one. |
| Miss. Atha | : | Thank you Madam. Have a pleasant day. |
| Mrs. Smith | : | You’re very welcome, Miss. |
1. The italic words used by Miss Atha in the conversation above is an expression of ____.
A. asking for information C. asking for opinion
B. denying information D. giving information
2. The expression “Are you sure …..” said Miss Atha is ____.
A. asking for information C. asking for help
B. denying information D. giving information
3. Below are the expression used to ask for information, except ____.
A. How far is the airport from here?
B. Can you tell me where the station is?
C. Do you know how to get to the bank?
D. How do you know that?
4. “Sure, you have to take… (line 8) is an expression of ____.
A. giving clarification C. giving information
B. denying information D. asking for information
5. The expression of denying information is ____.
A. I’d like to know …..? C. Are you sure? As far as I know ...
B. Yes, just go straight… D. Excuse me. Do you know …
6. I am sitting in class right now. I ___ in class at this exact same time yesterday.
- sat B. sit C. was sitting D. were sat
7. Daddy : Hello. May I speak to Eny?
Anto : ____.
A. Sorry, you can’t. C. Oh, no. Why?
B. This is it. D. I’m speaking. Who is it?
8. What is the expression to extend conversation?
A. Hold on, please. C. I’ll call you later.
B. Can I speak to Richie? D. Hello. This is Mia.
9. The expression to end conversation in the phone is ___.
A. Furthermore. C. Okay, see you later.
B. By the way, this is me. D. Who is speaking?
B. COMPLETE THE TEXT BELOW WITH THE CORRECT WORDS!
Text 1.
Anger is one of teenager’s (10) ___. Sometimes teenagers at age 10-13 do anything without taking care their (11)___. Then puberty comes and completely (12)___ their life. A lot of teenagers have problem with their anger. Sometimes they find (13)___ to control their anger because they can’t think deeply. So as teenagers, they have to learn how to (14)___ their anger and use their ability to do something productively.
10. A. goodness B. habits C. activities D. points
11. A. personality B. environment C. situation D. people
12. A. changes B. challenges C. moves D. places
13. A. difficult B. difficulty C. easily D. easy
14. A. understand B. manage C. share D. use
15. One of the characteristics in a narrative text is complication. It is ____.
A. about the opening where the characters of the story are introduced.
B. where the problems in the story developed.
C. where the problems in the story is solved.
D. about the ending where the story is closed.
16. Arrange the following sentences into a good paragraph!
- At that time, she was sixteen years old.
- Her friends called her, Sonya.
- Her mother said that they were not suitable for her, but she insisted on wearing them.
- If she would go to the party, she asked her mother to lend her lipstick, eye shadow, powder, mascara, high heeled shoes, etc.
- My mother has a funny story.
- 1-2-3-5-4 B. 5-1-2-4-3 C. 1-5-2-4-3 D. 5-2-1-4-3
17. Fira : Let me give you a birthday present.
Maya : ____.
A. I’m sorry I can’t C. Thank you
B. Never mind D. Don’t say that.
18. It was a beautiful day when we ___ for a walk in the park this morning.
A. go B. went C. goes D. going
19. My brothers were arguing when Jane ___ at home last night.
A. arrived B. arrives C. arriving D. arrove
Text 2.
Last Sunday morning, Diana and her brother went to Soekarno-Hatta Airport. Their parents (23) … with them. They wanted to (24) … their uncle who came from London. They had to wait for a while. Suddenly, they (25) … a plane arriving. It was (26) … slowly. They saw their uncle getting off the plane.
20. A. is B. are C. was D. were
21. A. pick up B. wait C. get D. leave
22. A. see B. watched C. saw D. watch
23. A. land B. take off C. taking off D. landing
Text 3.
Many teenagers especially girls often concern with body image. They focus to get slim bodies by avoiding foods which they
consider fattening such as milk, bread, and cereal. They also try to reduce their weight by skipping breakfast or lunch with the result loss of essential nutrients.
Actually, a girl’s caloric requirement is less than a boy’s. she can’t eat as often or much as him, without gaining weight. Because girls are easier to be more overweight than boys, they must take part physical activity and eat or drink nutritious foods which supply fewer calories such as fruit, juices, low fat milk.
24. The girls usually do these things, except ___.
A. concern with body image C. focus to be slimmer
B. avoid fattening foods D. eat as much as boys
25. The fattening foods are as follows ___.
A. rice B. fruit C. vegetables D. salad
26. The girls usually ___ to reduce their weight.
A. loss essential nutrient C. don’t have breakfast
B. skipping D. go to the gym
27. How is caloric requirement for boys?
A. Less than girls C. as same as girls
B. Bigger than girls D. more than girls
28. The girls can do ___ to gain their weight.
A. eat as much as boys C. eat as often as boys
B. eat in appropriate portion D. eat rarely
29. The followings are good activities for girls, except ___.
A. jogging B. dancing C. studying D. swimming
30. This is a few calory-food or drink. It is ____.
A. milk B. bread C. cheese D. apple
Dear Catherine,
I’m sorry I can’t pick you up at the airport but luckily, my friend Steve can (He works at night, so he is free in the morning).
I just want to make sure about the information. Your plane arrives at 11.45 a.m, on June 25th and your flying on KLN air #1327. Is that right?
I told Steve to look for a woman with two young girls but he wanted more information. Do you look the same? What about your daughters? You shouldn’t have a problem finding Steve at the airport. He’s very tall and thin. He has curly brown hair, a moustache, and a beard.
I can’t wait to see you!
Love,
Rony
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31. How many persons will Steve meet at the airport?
A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four
32. Steve will pick Catherine with her daughters at the airport because ____.
- He is busy C. He is free in the morning
- He works at the airport D. He wants more information
33. “I can’t wait to see you.” (last sentence). What does the word “you” refer to ?
- Catherine B. The writer C. Steve D. Rony
34. Who writes the letter?
A. Catherine B. The writer C. Steve D. Rony
35. What time will the plane arrive at the airport?
- a quarter past eleven C. fourty-five minutes past eleven
- a quarter to twelve D. fifteen minutes to eleven
Text 4.
Michael Jackson has died aged 50 after having a heart attack at his Los Angeles home. He was rushed to hospital, where doctors spent over an hour trying to save him. His brother Germaine told reporters: "The family request that the media please respect our privacy during this tough time." Jackson was perhaps the greatest singer and dancer the world has ever seen. He transformed the music industry forever. The pop icon greatly influenced generations of singers with his unrivalled professionalism. Michael was known as the king of pop and there is perhaps no one close to challenging his legendary status. He will be remembered forever for his talent, his unforgettable songs, and his Moonwalk dance.
Tributes to Michael Jackson have poured in from all over the world. Pop star Madonna said: "The world has lost one of its greats, but his music will live on forever." Jackson’s ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley said she was “so sad and confused”. She added: "This is such a massive loss on so many levels, words fail me." Pop star Justin Timberlake wrote online: "We have lost a genius and a true ambassador of not only pop music, but of all music." Jackson began his career as a child in his family group The Jackson 5. He went on to become globally famous as a solo artist with smash hits such as Billie Jean and Bad. His album Thriller, released in1982, is the biggest-selling album of all time. It has sold 65 million copies worldwide.
36. What is the best title for the text above?
A. Michael Jackson life time journey
B. Michael Jackson dead.
C. Michael Jackson career
D. Michael Jackson transformation.
37. Which one is TRUE about Michael Jackson based on the text?
A. Michael Jackson’s nickname was the Prince of Pop.
B. People will remember his forgettable songs and dances.
C. Michael performed solo throughout his musical career.
D. Many people from across the globe said nice things about Jackson.
38. “ … please respect our privacy during this tough time."
(Par. 1 line 3). What does the underlined word mean?
A. Pleased B. Huge C. Difficult D. Frighten
39. Why people will always remember Michael Jackson?
A. Because of his forgettable songs and acting.
B. Michael Jackson is talented singer and his popular Moonwalk songs.
C. Because of his memorable songs and he’s also a talented singer.
D. Because of his famous Moonwalk dance and his privacy.
40. Arrange these words into a good sentence.
Peter Prat an old house suddenly attacked
1 2 3 4
a group of bandits near
5 6
A. A. 5-3-4-2-6-1 C. 5-4-3-2-6-1
B. 3-5-4-1-6-2 D. 3-5-4-1-2-6
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