ENGLISH MIDDLE SEMESTER TEST 8 GRADE

My unforgettable experience.

One day I joined a story telling contest. Two of my friends and I had been chosen to take a part in the final round at the district level. I was very happy and eager to win the competition.

For preparation, I had to memorize and understand the story well.My teacher guided and taught me pronunciation, facial expression and gestures. One day, before performing, my friends and I were busy to prepare the props and costumes for the competition. Thing that me sad was my teacher rented the props and costumes for my friends but not for me. My two friends had beautiful costumes and luxurious props. Although I just wore the simple ones, I performed my best to win the competition.

The competition started. I got number 29 and my friends got number 5 and 10. I was nervous but I showed my best performance on stage. Lots of people took photos and videos of me. Finally, anxiety was gone after I had finished performing. And then, the announcement came which made three of us very uneasy. Luckily I was chosen as the first winner. I went to the stage and all the judges congratulated me and gave a plague, trophy, and money. I was very happy.

1. 1. The writer’s intention to write the text is?

• Telling her/his expectation to be the winner

• Telling her/his achievement

• Showing her/his disappointment to teacher

• describing her/his activities

One day I joined a story telling contest. Two of my friends and I had been chosen to take a part in the final round at the district level. I was very happy and eager to win the competition.

For preparation, I had to memorize and understand the story well.My teacher guided and taught me pronunciation, facial expression and gestures. One day, before performing, my friends and I were busy to prepare the props and costumes for the competition. Thing that me sad was my teacher rented the props and costumes for my friends but not for me. My two friends had beautiful costumes and luxurious props. Although I just wore the simple ones, I performed my best to win the competition.

The competition started. I got number 29 and my friends got number 5 and 10. I was nervous but I showed my best performance on stage. Lots of people took photos and videos of me. Finally, anxiety was gone after I had finished performing. And then, the announcement came which made three of us very uneasy. Luckily I was chosen as the first winner. I went to the stage and all the judges congratulated me and gave a plague, trophy, and money. I was very happy.

2. 2. From the text it can be concluded that ...

• Being nervous helps perform well on the stage

• It is necessary to wear beautiful costumes for the competition

• hard work will produce best result

• Beautiful costumes and luxurious props are the requirements for the competition.

Happy New Year

On Saturday night, we went to the Town Hall. It was the last day of the year and a large crowd of people had gathered under the Town Hall clock. It would strike twelve in twenty minutes’ time. Fifteen minutes passed and then, at five to twelve, the clock stopped. The big minute hand did not move. We waited and waited, but nothing happened. Suddenly someone shouted,”It’s two minutes past twelve! The clock has stopped!”

I looked at my watch. It was true. The big clock refused to welcome the New Year. At that moment, everybody began to laugh and sing.

3. 3. When did the event happen?

• at the weekend as usual

• in the middle of the year

• at the end of the year

• on December

Happy New Year

On Saturday night, i went to the Town Hall. It was the last day of the year and a large crowd of people had gathered under the Town Hall clock. It would strike twelve in twenty minutes’ time. Fifteen minutes passed and then, at five to twelve, the clock stopped. The big minute hand did not move. We waited and waited, but nothing happened. Suddenly someone shouted,”It’s two minutes past twelve! The clock has stopped!”

I looked at my watch. It was true. The big clock refused to welcome the New Year. At that moment, everybody began to laugh and sing.

4. 4. Which of the following is not true according to the text?

• the writer was very happy.

• the writer brought a watch.

• The writer celebrated the New Year with his family.

• the writer brought a watch

On Monday morning Sandi woke up late.. Before leaving for school, his mother reminded him of having breakfast, but he refused. He was afraid of being late. Adi arrived at school only one minute before the bell rang. All students walked towards the school yard. They would have a flag hoisting ceremony.
It was very hot and the sun shone very brightly. During the ceremony, Adi felt dizzy and his eyes were blurred. He tried to stand up still, but he could bot hold on. He trembled and fainted.
He didm’t know what happened next . When he opened her eyes, he was in the medical room with his class teacher and Riski, his best friend. Riski gave him a glass of hot tea and a piece of bread.

5. 5. What would happen if Sandi had breakfast?

• He could attend the ceremony well

• He would arrive at school early

• He felt unwell during the ceremony

• His mother would be angry with him

On Monday morning Sandi woke up late.. Before leaving for school, his mother reminded him of having breakfast, but he refused. He was afraid of being late. Adi arrived at school only one minute before the bell rang. All students walked towards the school yard. They would have a flag hoisting ceremony.
It was very hot and the sun shone very brightly. During the ceremony, Adi felt dizzy and his eyes were blurred. He tried to stand up still, but he could bot hold on. He trembled and fainted.
He didm’t know what happened next . When he opened her eyes, he was in the medical room with his class teacher and Riski, his best friend. Riski gave him a glass of hot tea and a piece of bread.

6. 6. Base on the text we know that …

• Riski stood up next to Adi during the ceremony

• none cared about Adi

• The writer arrived late at school

• He/the writer felt unwell during the ceremony

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 off the rope, but he was ok.

During the 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 much fun activities at many places at the zoo.

7. 7. Why did the writer and his family feel very tired after having a trip to the zoo?

• They had no time to take a rest in the zoo.

• They took a long time to reach the zoo area.

• They had to feed a lot of animals in the zoo.

• 
  They have visited many places in the zoo.

Last weekend. I visited my pen pal house. His Name is Andre. There were many activities I did there. In the morning, Andre and I had breakfast. We had traditional food. I liked it very much.

After breakfast, he took me to the garden behind his house. The garden was very big and beautiful. There is a big birdcage in the garden. There were many kinds of birds in that cage. I spent a long time feeding the birds. I also took pictures eight those beautiful birds.

After visiting the birdcage, Andre and I went to the flower garden not far from his house. We took a rest and had lunch under a big tree and watch butterflies flying above colorful flowers. In the afternoon, we swam in the pool in the backyard. It was so fun. I really enjoyed my time with Andre.

8. 8. From the text, we know that the writer ...

• Lived in the same village with his pen pal, Andre.

• Had gone and visited many places during his holiday

• Spent his holiday at a someone's house

• Liked butterflies and swimming very much

Last weekend. I visited my pen pal house. His Name is Andre. There were many activities I did there. In the morning, Andre and I had breakfast. We had traditional food. I liked it very much.

After breakfast, he took me to the garden behind his house. The garden was very big and beautiful. There is a big birdcage in the garden. There were many kinds of birds in that cage. I spent a long time feeding the birds. I also took pictures eight those beautiful birds.

After visiting the birdcage, Andre and I went to the flower garden not far from his house. We took a rest and had lunch under a big tree and watch butterflies flying above colorful flowers. In the afternoon, we swam in the pool in the backyard. It was so fun. I really enjoyed my time with Andre.

9. 9. What is the last paragraph about?

• The writer had a good time with his friend.

• There are a lot of flowers in Anto’s house.

• The writer’s friend is a best swimmer

• Andre had butterflies as his pet

Last month, my family and I attended Grandpa’s funeral. It was my first time going to such a ceremony. It (10) … one day to finish the ceremony. In this ceremony we wore black (11) … Before the ceremony began, the deceased was placed in a sandalwood coffin. Then, many processions followed. The funeral ceremonies made me and my family tired. However, we were grateful because it ran (12)..

10. 10. The appropriate word to complete is...

• 
  held
  

• took
  

• lent

• give