STS English Class 8 (Semester Genap TA 2023/2024)

For questions 1 to 3!

Ms. Gina : Who's absent today?

Firly : Mia, Rika and Rudy.

Ms. Gina : ..............? I didn't catch the last name.

Firly : Rudy.

Ms. Gina : Oh, Rudy thank you darling

1. What is the best answer to fill the dialogue?

• Pardon me

• Are you sure

• Are you certain

• What happened

2. Which one is not the expression of checking someone's understanding?

• Do you understand?

• Are you following me?

• I beg your pardon, please?

• Do you know what I mean?

3. 3. Manager : We'll have a meeting today at two.

4. Secretary : ......

5. Manager : I said we'll have a meeting

• What?

• Once again!

• Repeat, please?

• Could you repeat, please?

Mike : Are you going to watch a basketball game on television this evening?

Joe : No, I don't really like watching basketball. I prefer to watch a football match.

Mike : So do I .......... (4)

Joe : All right.

• Can you play it?

• Why don't we watch football together?

• Do you want to watch television?

• Let's play a game right now

Billy : Fill up the tank, please.

Fin : Yes, sir. Have you traveled far?

Billy : Yes, we left Jakarta this morning for Yogya.

5. 5. Where does the dialogue probably take place?

• At a bus station

• At a gas station

• At a parking lot

• At a garage

Read the following text for answer no. 6 to 10!

Mr. Glenn has a garden in his yard, and he likes to work there. He says it is fun. Today he is planting flowers in the garden. There is also an old lemon tree in the yard. He always cuts the leaves and the branches in taking care of it. He said that the flowers must get more sun. Mr. Glenn often involves his children to take care of the garden. So they will understand how to take care of their environment. Many people tell Mr. Glenn how beautiful his garden is

6. 6. What is Mr. Glenn's hobby?

• planting

• singing

• climbing

• decorating

Read the following text for answer no. 6 to 10!

Mr. Glenn has a garden in his yard, and he likes to work there. He says it is fun. Today he is planting flowers in the garden. There is also an old lemon tree in the yard. He always cuts the leaves and the branches in taking care of it. He said that the flowers must get more sun. Mr. Glenn often involves his children to take care of the garden. So they will understand how to take care of their environment. Many people tell Mr. Glenn how beautiful his garden is

6. 7. What is he planting in the garden today?

• tree

• flowers

• mango

• cucumber

Read the following text for answer no. 6 to 10!

Mr. Glenn has a garden in his yard, and he likes to work there. He says it is fun. Today he is planting flowers in the garden. There is also an old lemon tree in the yard. He always cuts the leaves and the branches in taking care of it. He said that the flowers must get more sun. Mr. Glenn often involves his children to take care of the garden. So they will understand how to take care of their environment. Many people tell Mr. Glenn how beautiful his garden is

6. 8. What tree does he always cut its leaves and branches?

• orange

• apple

• mango

• lemon

Read the following text for answer no. 6 to 10!

Mr. Glenn has a garden in his yard, and he likes to work there. He says it is fun. Today he is planting flowers in the garden. There is also an old lemon tree in the yard. He always cuts the leaves and the branches in taking care of it. He said that the flowers must get more sun. Mr. Glenn often involves his children to take care of the garden. So they will understand how to take care of their environment. Many people tell Mr. Glenn how beautiful his garden is

6. 9. Why does he always cut them?

• to take care of it

• to plant

• to grow

• to be died

Read the following text for answer no. 6 to 10!

Mr. Glenn has a garden in his yard, and he likes to work there. He says it is fun. Today he is planting flowers in the garden. There is also an old lemon tree in the yard. He always cuts the leaves and the branches in taking care of it. He said that the flowers must get more sun. Mr. Glenn often involves his children to take care of the garden. So they will understand how to take care of their environment. Many people tell Mr. Glenn how beautiful his garden is

6. 10. What do many people think about his garden?

• because his garden is bad

• because his garden is beautiful

• because his garden has flower

• because many trees are in his garden