Ujian Bahasa Inggris Kelas VIII 1

Artur : What game did you join in theindependence day celebration last year,Clara?

Clara : ...

Artur : What game did you join in the independence day cebration last year?

Clara : Oh, marble in spoon.

We can complete politely the conversationwith the following sentences, except ..

• I don't agree to what you said.

• Pardon me?

• Could you say it again?

• Could you repeat it, please?

What is one of the traditional games played during the Independence Day celebrations?

• Tug of war

• Sack racing

• Hide and seek

• Chess tournament

What do people use to decorate their neighborhoods during Independence Day?

• Balloons and ribbons

• Red-and-white banners and flags

• Posters and lights

• Flowers and lanterns

Why is Indonesian Independence Day celebrated on August 17th?

• To honor the birth of Indonesia's first president.

• To mark the beginning of Dutch colonial rule.

• To commemorate the proclamation of independence from Dutch colonial rule in 1945.

• To celebrate Indonesia's victory in a major war in 1965.

Which of the following best describes the significance of the flag-raising ceremony on Independence Day?

• It is a symbolic act to honor Indonesia's historical rulers.

• It represents the nation's unity and the victory of freedom after colonial rule.

• It is only performed in schools as part of the national curriculum.

• It marks the end of the day's celebrations in public spaces.

How do parades and cultural performances during the celebrations reflect Indonesia's national identity?

• They focus on modern trends and entertainment.

• They highlight Indonesia's rich cultural diversity and heritage.

• They emphasize Indonesia's military strength and power.

• They focus solely on urban areas and major cities.

One holiday, Vandra visited his aunt in a village. It was his first experience of traveling by train,

but he enjoyed it. He arrived at the railway station at 3 p.m. His uncle’s house was not far from the

railways station, so he decided to go there by horse cart.

Vandra stopped a horse cart. To his surprise, the rider was a woman. She was dark skinned and

looked strong. Along the journey, they had a chit-chat. The rider told him about her life. She is a

wife with three children. She was simple, but had a great dream. She wanted her children to be

successful. As a mother, she was willing to work hard for her children’s education. She never

gave up. She belived that her hard work would be paid off.

Vandra was amazed at the horse cart rider’s story. What a great woman.

What is the text about?

• A horse cart rider's hard work.

• Vandra's experience on a train.

• Vandra's travelling experience.

• The life story of a horse cart rider.

One holiday, Vandra visited his aunt in a village. It was his first experience of traveling by train,

but he enjoyed it. He arrived at the railway station at 3 p.m. His uncle’s house was not far from the

railways station, so he decided to go there by horse cart.

Vandra stopped a horse cart. To his surprise, the rider was a woman. She was dark skinned and

looked strong. Along the journey, they had a chit-chat. The rider told him about her life. She is a

wife with three children. She was simple, but had a great dream. She wanted her children to be

successful. As a mother, she was willing to work hard for her children’s education. She never

gave up. She belived that her hard work would be paid off.

Vandra was amazed at the horse cart rider’s story. What a great woman.

What was the horse cart's rider like?

• Honest

• Generous

• Kindhearted

• Hard working

One holiday, Vandra visited his aunt in a village. It was his first experience of traveling by train,

but he enjoyed it. He arrived at the railway station at 3 p.m. His uncle’s house was not far from the

railways station, so he decided to go there by horse cart.

Vandra stopped a horse cart. To his surprise, the rider was a woman. She was dark skinned and

looked strong. Along the journey, they had a chit-chat. The rider told him about her life. She is a

wife with three children. She was simple, but had a great dream. She wanted her children to be

successful. As a mother, she was willing to work hard for her children’s education. She never

gave up. She belived that her hard work would be paid off.

Vandra was amazed at the horse cart rider’s story. What a great woman.

Why did Vandra take a great respect to the horse cart's rider?

• She struggled for the success

• She lived with her three children

• She was simple, but had a great dream

• She was the only woman who rode a horse cart

One holiday, Vandra visited his aunt in a village. It was his first experience of traveling by train,

but he enjoyed it. He arrived at the railway station at 3 p.m. His uncle’s house was not far from the

railways station, so he decided to go there by horse cart.

Vandra stopped a horse cart. To his surprise, the rider was a woman. She was dark skinned and

looked strong. Along the journey, they had a chit-chat. The rider told him about her life. She is a

wife with three children. She was simple, but had a great dream. She wanted her children to be

successful. As a mother, she was willing to work hard for her children’s education. She never

gave up. She belived that her hard work would be paid off.

Vandra was amazed at the horse cart rider’s story. What a great woman.

"She never gave up." What is the closest meaning of the bolded phrase?

• Felt sorry

• Surrendered

• Complained

• Fought against