Latihan Soal Bahasa Inggris Kelas 8 - Reading Comprehension

Read the following passage and answer the questions below. John is a student at Greenfield Middle School. He loves to read books and his favorite genre is mystery. Last week, he borrowed a mystery novel from the school library. The book was called 'The Secret of the Old Clock'. John was excited to read it because he had heard great reviews about it. He started reading the book on Monday and finished it on Wednesday. John enjoyed the book so much that he decided to write a book review about it for the school newspaper. 1. What is John's favorite genre? a) Adventure b) Mystery c) Romance d) Science Fiction 2. Where did John borrow the book from? a) Public library b) School library c) Bookstore d) Friend 3. What is the title of the book John borrowed? a) The Secret of the Old Clock b) The Mystery of the Missing Key c) The Adventures of Detective John d) The Science Fiction World

• c) Romance

• a) Adventure

• d) Science Fiction

• b) Mystery

Read the following passage and answer the questions below. Rita is planning a trip to London during her summer vacation. She wants to visit all the famous landmarks and experience the rich culture of the city. One of the places she is most excited to visit is the Tower of London. The Tower of London is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames. It has served various purposes throughout history, including a royal palace, prison, and treasury. Rita has read many books and watched documentaries about the Tower of London, so she knows a lot about its history. 4. Where is the Tower of London located? a) South bank of the River Thames b) North bank of the River Thames c) East bank of the River Thames d) West bank of the River Thames 5. What is one of the purposes of the Tower of London? a) Museum b) Library c) Hospital d) Prison 6. Why is Rita excited to visit the Tower of London? a) She wants to see the famous landmarks b) She wants to experience the rich culture of London c) She wants to learn about its history d) She wants to take pictures for her social media

• c) East bank of the River Thames

• d) West bank of the River Thames

• a) South bank of the River Thames

• b) North bank of the River Thames

Read the following passage and answer the questions below. Tom and Sarah are planning a camping trip with their friends. They have chosen a beautiful national park as their destination. The national park is known for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. Tom and Sarah are excited to go hiking, fishing, and stargazing during their trip. They have packed all the necessary camping gear and are ready for an adventure. 7. What are Tom and Sarah planning? a) Beach trip b) Camping trip c) Road trip d) Ski trip 8. What is the national park known for? a) Beautiful landscapes and diverse wildlife b) Historical monuments c) Shopping malls d) Theme parks 9. What activities are Tom and Sarah excited to do? a) Hiking, fishing, and stargazing b) Swimming, shopping, and sightseeing c) Skiing, snowboarding, and ice skating d) Cycling, running, and playing football

• b) Camping trip

• a) Beach trip

• d) Ski trip

• c) Road trip

Read the following passage and answer the questions below. Amy is a talented musician. She plays the piano and has been taking lessons for five years. Amy practices every day to improve her skills. She enjoys playing classical music and dreams of becoming a professional pianist one day. Amy's favorite composer is Ludwig van Beethoven. She loves the emotion and complexity in his compositions. 10. What instrument does Amy play? a) Violin b) Piano c) Guitar d) Flute 11. How long has Amy been taking lessons? a) 2 years b) 3 years c) 4 years d) 5 years 12. Who is Amy's favorite composer? a) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart b) Ludwig van Beethoven c) Johann Sebastian Bach d) Frederic Chopin

• b) Piano

• a) Violin

• d) Flute

• c) Guitar

Read the following passage and answer the questions below. Mark is a dedicated athlete. He participates in various sports, including basketball, soccer, and swimming. Mark trains hard every day to improve his skills and stay fit. He believes that discipline and determination are the keys to success. Mark's favorite sport is basketball, and he dreams of playing in the NBA one day. 13. What sports does Mark participate in? a) Basketball, soccer, and swimming b) Tennis, golf, and badminton c) Volleyball, baseball, and hockey d) Running, cycling, and weightlifting 14. What does Mark believe are the keys to success? a) Discipline and determination b) Luck and talent c) Money and fame d) Beauty and popularity 15. What is Mark's favorite sport? a) Basketball b) Soccer c) Swimming d) Tennis

• Volleyball, baseball, and hockey

• Tennis, golf, and badminton

• Running, cycling, and weightlifting

• a) Basketball, soccer, and swimming

Read the following passage and answer the questions below. Lisa is a passionate environmentalist. She is concerned about the increasing pollution and deforestation in her city. Lisa actively participates in tree planting campaigns and recycling programs. She believes that small actions can make a big difference in protecting the environment. Lisa's goal is to raise awareness about environmental issues and inspire others to take action. 16. What is Lisa passionate about? a) Music b) Sports c) Environment d) Fashion 17. What does Lisa actively participate in? a) Tree planting campaigns and recycling programs b) Cooking competitions and fashion shows c) Dance classes and art exhibitions d) Movie marathons and book clubs 18. What is Lisa's goal? a) To raise awareness about environmental issues b) To become a famous singer c) To win a gold medal in sports d) To start her own fashion brand

• a) Music

• b) Sports

• d) Fashion

• c) Environment

Read the following passage and answer the questions below. Alex is a talented artist. He loves to paint and draw. Alex's favorite medium is watercolors. He enjoys capturing the beauty of nature in his artwork. Alex often visits parks and gardens to find inspiration for his paintings. He dreams of having his own art exhibition one day. 19. What is Alex's favorite medium? a) Watercolors b) Acrylic paint c) Oil paint d) Pencil 20. What does Alex enjoy capturing in his artwork? a) The beauty of nature b) Portraits of people c) Abstract shapes and colors d) Buildings and cityscapes 21. What is Alex's dream? a) To have his own art exhibition b) To become a famous actor c) To win an Olympic medal d) To travel the world

• b) Acrylic paint

• c) Oil paint

• a) Watercolors

• d) Pencil

Read the following passage and answer the questions below. Sarah is a dedicated volunteer. She spends her free time helping out at a local animal shelter. Sarah loves animals and enjoys taking care of them. She feeds them, cleans their cages, and takes them for walks. Sarah believes that every animal deserves love and care. She hopes to adopt a pet of her own in the future. 22. What does Sarah do in her free time? a) Helps out at a local animal shelter b) Plays video games c) Watches movies d) Hangs out with friends 23. What does Sarah believe every animal deserves? a) Love and care b) Food and water c) Toys and treats d) Shelter and warmth 24. What is Sarah's future plan? a) To adopt a pet of her own b) To become a veterinarian c) To start her own animal shelter d) To travel the world

• b) Plays video games

• c) Watches movies

• d) Hangs out with friends

• a) Helps out at a local animal shelter

Read the following passage and answer the questions below. David is an aspiring chef. He loves experimenting with different flavors and creating unique dishes. David often watches cooking shows and reads cookbooks to learn new techniques. He dreams of opening his own restaurant one day and sharing his culinary creations with the world. 25. What is David's passion? a) Cooking b) Painting c) Singing d) Dancing 26. What does David do to learn new techniques? a) Watches cooking shows and reads cookbooks b) Attends music concerts and art exhibitions c) Takes dance classes and joins theater groups d) Plays video games and watches movies 27. What is David's dream? a) To open his own restaurant b) To become a famous painter c) To win a singing competition d) To travel the world

• b) Painting

• c) Singing

• d) Dancing

• a) Cooking

Read the following passage and answer the questions below. Emily is a dedicated student. She always completes her homework on time and studies hard for exams. Emily believes that education is the key to a successful future. She dreams of attending a prestigious university and pursuing a career in medicine. Emily's favorite subjects are science and math. 28. What is Emily's attitude towards her studies? a) Dedicated b) Lazy c) Careless d) Disinterested 29. What does Emily believe is the key to a successful future? a) Education b) Money c) Luck d) Beauty 30. What is Emily's dream? a) To attend a prestigious university and pursue a career in medicine b) To become a famous actress c) To win a lottery jackpot d) To travel the world

• d) Disinterested

• b) Lazy

• c) Careless

• a) Dedicated