PENILAIAN AKHIR SEMESTER

TAHUN PELAJARAN 2023/2024

Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris

Kelas : VIII (Delapan)
Semester : Ganjil

Choose the correct answer by crossing ( X ) A, B, C, or D, do it on your answer sheet!

This following Text is for no. 1- 4.

The Ant and The Dove
An ant went to the river to get a drink. The water rushed along so fast that he washed off the
bank into the river. The ant cried for help but his voice was so tiny so it could not be herd
clearly.
A dove was sitting on the tree that overhung the water. The dove saw the ant struggling, and
quickly nipped off a leaf and let it fall into the water. The ant climbed up upon the leaf and
floated down the river until the leaf was washed upon the bank of stream.
The ant call out in his tiny voice, "thank you kind dove, you have saved my life." but of
course the dove could not hear him.
Several days after this, the dove was again sitting on a tree,. A hunter crept carefully on the
tree. His gun was pointed at the dove and when he was about to shoot the dove, his leg was
bitten by an ant.
The hunter cried out with pain and dropped his gun. This frightened the dove and she flew
away.
"Thank you kind ant", said the dove. The ant heard and he was glad.

1.What did the dove do when she saw an ant almost drowning?

a. She struggled to free the ant.

b. She nipped off a leaf for the ant to climb upon.
c. She rushed along the river to help.
d. She sat and watched the ant to save his life

2.“but his voice was so tiny that it could not be heard clearly”

The word 'it' in that sentence refers to?

a. The ant's cry
b. The rough river
c. The floating leaf
d. The rushed water
 3. What can we learn from the story above?

a. A friend in need is a friend indeed

b. The higher you are the more you need others
c. The good man will not need other people help
d. The weaker the creature the brave it will be
4. From the story above we know that....

a. The dove was killed by the hunter

b. The ant saved his own life from the danger
c. The ant and the dove helped each other
d. The hunter want to kill both creatures
This following Text is for no. 5- 7.

A Trip to the Zoo

Yesterday my family and I went to the zoo to see the elephant. When we got to the zoo, we
went to the shop to buy some food to give to the animals.
After getting the food, we went to the nocturnal house where we saw birds and reptiles which
only come out at night.
Before having lunch, we went for a ride on the elephant. It was a thrill to ride it. Dad fell off
when he let go of the rope, but he was ok.
During lunch, we fed some birds in the park. In the afternoon we saw the animals being fed.
When we returned home we were very tired but happy. It was because we had so many fun
activities at many places at the zoo.
5. What happened to the writer's dad when he rode an elephant?
A. He felt a thrill
B. He felt fun
C. He fell off
D. He failed
6. Why did the writer and his family feel very tired after having a trip to the zoo?
A. They had to visit many places in the zoo.
B. They took a long time to reach the zoo area.
C. They had to feed a lot of animals in the zoo.
D. They had no time to take a rest in the zoo.
 7. ... our family felt tired after visiting the zoo, but we were still happy.
A. Since
B. Because
C. Although
D. Nevertheless
8. Sista: ……… about the math test?
Marda: It’s too hard to do. I couldn’t answer number 3.
a. In your opinion
b. Would you agree that ………….
c. What do you think
d.I believe

9. Doni: What do you think of my drawing?

John: It’s really good, but maybe adding some Doni
Doni: No problem
From the dialog above. we know that Doni is …………….
a. Asking for help
b Asking opinion
c. Giving opinion
d. Disagree

10. Hannah: I think our city is saved from the virus, so we can go around.
Ellisa: But I don’t think so, ………….. Our city is not saved. We must stay at home at least
in this emergency time.
A. In my opinion
B. She forgets it
C. See you next time
D. You know it

11. Dian: May I know what do you think of my short story?

Julia: It’s a good story, but I suggest changing the title with an interesting title.
Dian: Nice opinion. Thanks, Julia.
Julia: Anytime, Druan!
From the dialogue above between Julia and Dian, Julia is…
A. Giving order
B. Asking for an opinion
C. Asking for attention
D. Giving an opinion
 This following Poster is for no. 12- 14.

12. What is the topic of the poster above?

A. How to solve global warming
B. How to be strong
C. Way of life
D. Healthy diet

13. Based on the text above, we can do something in our home to solve global warming,
except…
A. Have a solar water heater
B. Have insulation
C. Turn off the appliances at power point
D. Have a dryer

14. Why does travel by an airplane is bad for the environment?

A. It wastes much money
B. It wastes the time
C. It makes air pollution
D. It makes water pollution
15. What is the suitable word to fill the missing word in the poster?
A. Body
B. Money
C. Electricity
D. Lamp

16. My students……(study) hard last night

A. Study
B. Studied
C. Was study
D. Studying

17. We……to the collage yesterday

A. Walking
B. Walk
C. Walked
D. Be walking

18. She did not . . . . . her coffee this morning

A. Drink
B. Drank
C. Drunk
D. Drinking
 This following Text is for no. 19 - 23.

I just returned from the greatest summer vacation! It was so fantastic, I never wanted
it to end. I spent eight days in Paris, France. My best friends, Henry and Steve, went with
me. We had a beautiful hotel room in the Latin Quarter, and it wasn’t even expensive. We
had a balcony with a wonderful view.
We visited many famous tourist places. My favorite was the Louvre, a well-known
museum. I was always interested in art, so that was a special treat for me. The museum is so
huge, you could spend weeks there. Henry got tired walking around the museum and said
“Enough! I need to take a break and rest.”
We took lots of breaks and sat in cafes along the river Seine. The French food we ate
was delicious. The wines were tasty, too. Steve’s favorite part of the vacation was the hotel
breakfast. He said he would be happy if he could eat croissants like those forever. We had so
much fun that we’re already talking about our next vacation.

19. What city did they go to for their summer vacation?

A. Paris
B. Lyon
C. Louvre
D. Latin

20. How long was the summer vacation?

A. Eight weeks
B. Eight days
C. Two weeks
D. One week

21. What did their hotel room have?

A. A refrigerator
B. A view of the metro
C. A balcony
D. A bottle of wine

22. Who got tired walking in the Louvre museum?

A. Henry
B. Harry
C. Seine
D. Steve

23. What did Steve enjoy the most?

A. The hotel breakfast and the croissants
B. The wine and the food
C. The Latin Quarter and the balcony
D. The cafes along the river Seine
This following Text is for no. 24 - 28.
The Helpful Dolphin and the Selfish Shark
In the ocean, there lived a helpful dolphin who was known for his kindness and
generosity. One day, a selfish shark approached the dolphin and asked him for help.
The shark said, “I have injured my fin, and I can’t swim properly. Can you help me
reach the other side of the ocean?”
The dolphin agreed to help and carried the shark on his back. As they were
swimming, the shark started to attack the dolphin, trying to kill him.The dolphin was
surprised and asked the shark why he was doing this. The shark replied, “I am a predator, and
you are my prey. I only asked for your help to get closer to my next meal.”
The dolphin was disappointed and hurt by the shark’s betrayal. He realized that not
everyone is kind and helpful like him, and he learned to be more cautious and mindful of the
people he helps.

24. Where did the story take place?

a. Beach b. Ocean c. Mountain d.Sea

25. Who help the shark?

a. crocodile b. hare c. dolphin d. whale

26. “not everyone is kind…” the synonyms of the word “kind” is…..

a. unkind b. nice c. bad d. helpful

27. what lesson we can get from the story?

a. we should be more cautious and mindful in helping people.

b. we should be friendly.
c. the shark should be more mindful.
d. the dolphin should be brave.

28. who injured his fin?

a. dolphin b. shark c. crocodile d. fish

This following Text is for no. 29 - 30.

We went on the beach. First of all, we built a sandcastle and then we had an
ice cream. After that, we went paddling. Later on, we played cricket and finally we
had fish and chips

29. What are the time connectives in the text above?

a. First of all, then, and.
b. First of all, then, after that, later on.
c. First of all, then, after that, later on, finally.
d. First of all, then, after that, later on, finally,and.

30. What is the synonims of the time connectives “after that”…..

a. next b.before c.in the beginning d.in the end.
This following Text is for no. 31 - 33.

31. What event show in the poster?

A. Club night
B. Acoustic night
C. Music show
D. Fashion show

32. When the event be held?

A. Friday, 3 July 7pm
B. Saturday, 3 July 7pm
C. Friday, 3 July 8pm
D. Friday, 2 July 7pm

33. Where is the event located?

A. Melbourne
B. New York
C. Road Belfast
D. Jakarta

34.I………(walk) to the school alone yesterday

A. Walk
B. Walked
C. Walks
D. Walking
35. I……these scissors to cut the grass yesterday
A. Cuted
B. Cuting
C. Cut
D. Be cutted
36. ………he read novel last night?
A. Do
B. Did
C. Done
D. Are
37. Adi : ………………………….
Ina : I think it’s great
A. Have you read this book?
B. What do you think of this book?
C. What is it?
D. Do you know this?

38. Jul: Ria, what do you think of the cake I bake?

Ria: It’s really delicious, Jul. I love it!
Jul: yes!
From the dialogue above, Jul is…
A. Asking for an opinion
B. Asking for help
C. Requesting for attention
D. Giving an item

39. Jade: What do you think of my drawing?

Rose: It’s amazing, but I think you should erase the scribbles over here.
 Jade: Thank you so much for you opinon, Rose!
Rose: My pleasure.
From the dialogue above, Rose is…
A. Asking for attention c. Giving Opiniom
B. Asking a question d. Giving Help

40. Sangkuriang……..a very handsome young man.

a. Were b.Was c.is d.are

KUNCI JAWABAN

1. C 11. D 21. C 31. B

2. A 12. A 22. A 32. A
3. A 13. D 23. A 33. C
4. C 14. C 24. B 34. B
5. C 15. C 25. C 35. C
6. A 16. B 26. B 36. B
7. C 17. C 27. A 37. B
8. C 18. B 28. B 38. A
9. B 19. A 29. C 39. C
10. A 20. B 30. A 40. B