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Examination 1 GRADE 8

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Last holiday, I went to Paris. I visited museums and sat in public gardens. A friendly waiter taught me a few words of French. Then he lent me a book. I read a few lines, but I did not understand a word.

Every day, I thought about postcards. My holidays passed quickly, but I did not send any cards to my friend.

On the last day, I made a big decision, I got up early and bought thirty seven cards. I spent the whole day in my room, but I didn’t write a single card!


The event in the text above is ...

a)

Last holiday, I went to Paris.

b)

I spent the whole day in my room, but I did not write a single card!

c)

Every day, I thought about postcards. My holidays passed quickly, but I did not send any cards to my friend.

2.

At the end of the first semester, we had a two week holiday. At the beginning, I was just thinking about my study, because next semester there would be held an important examination. But, I changed my mind to take refreshing at the beach, where I hope I could get much happiness. If I spent my time just for studying I would have got stressed.

Soon I called my friend and I asked her to join me to go to Anyer beach. So we called other friends and invited them to go together. I was very happy because they agreed to join and we will go to Anyer beach together. We decided to stay there for two days.

When we arrived at Anyer beach, I felt very happy enjoying the scenery, playing with the sand, and swimming on sea. We enjoyed our holiday very much. But, we didn’t forget the examination either.


Why did the writer change her mind to go to the beach?

a)

She wanted to study.

b)

She would get refreshing.

c)

She would spend her time.

d)

She wanted play and swim.

3.

At the end of the first semester, we had a two week holiday. At the beginning, I was just thinking about my study, because next semester there would be held an important examination. But, I changed my mind to take refreshing at the beach, where I hope I could get much happiness. If I spent my time just for studying I would have got stressed.

Soon I called my friend and I asked her to join me to go to Anyer beach. So we called other friends and invited them to go together. I was very happy because they agreed to join and we will go to Anyer beach together. We decided to stay there for two days.

When we arrived at Anyer beach, I felt very happy enjoying the scenery, playing with the sand, and swimming on sea. We enjoyed our holiday very much. But, we didn’t forget the examination either.


What did they do on their holiday?

a)

They studied hard.

b)

They visited friends.

c)

They had an examination.

d)

They went to Anyer beach.

4.

At the end of the first semester, we had a two week holiday. At the beginning, I was just thinking about my study, because next semester there would be held an important examination. But, I changed my mind to take refreshing at the beach, where I hope I could get much happiness. If I spent my time just for studying I would have got stressed.

Soon I called my friend and I asked her to join me to go to Anyer beach. So we called other friends and invited them to go together. I was very happy because they agreed to join and we will go to Anyer beach together. We decided to stay there for two days.

When we arrived at Anyer beach, I felt very happy enjoying the scenery, playing with the sand, and swimming on sea. We enjoyed our holiday very much. But, we didn’t forget the examination either.


“We will go to Anyer beach.” (par.2 line 2). The word “we” in the sentence refers to …

a)

the writer and her friends

b)

the writer and schoolmates

c)

the writer’s friends and her family

d)

the writer’s friends and his classmate

5.

What is Recount Text?

a)

is a story with complication or problematic events and it tries to find the resolutions to solve the problems.

b)

is a text which informs readers about events of a day.

c)

is a piece of text that retells past events, usually in the order in which they occurred.

d)

is a text which tells us what a person or a thing is like. Like, describes the characteristic of a person, animal, place or thing.

6.

What are generic structure of Recount Text?

a)

Description, Identification

b)

Orientation, Steps, Re-orientation

c)

Re-orientation, Thesis, Description

d)

Orientation, Events, Re-orientation

7.

What is the tense used in Recount Text?

a)

Simple Present Tense

b)

Simple Past Tense

c)

Present Continuous Tense

d)

Past Continuous Tense

8.

Last holiday, I went to Paris. I visited museums and sat in public gardens. A friendly waiter taught me a few words of French. Then he lent me a book. I read a few lines, but I did not understand a word.

Every day, I thought about postcards. My holidays passed quickly, but I did not send any cards to my friend.

On the last day, I made a big decision, I got up early and bought thirty seven cards. I spent the whole day in my room, but I didn’t write a single card!


The text is telling about?

a)

Holiday in Paris

b)

Last holiday with my family

c)

My Holiday

d)

Holiday with Friends

9.

Last holiday, I went to Paris. I visited museums and sat in public gardens. A friendly waiter taught me a few words of French. Then he lent me a book. I read a few lines, but I did not understand a word.

Every day, I thought about postcards. My holidays passed quickly, but I did not send any cards to my friend.

On the last day, I made a big decision, I got up early and bought thirty seven cards. I spent the whole day in my room, but I didn’t write a single card!


Whom did the writer meet in Paris?

a)

A man that take him to France.

b)

A man that gave him thirty seven cards.

c)

A man that gave him money.

d)

A man that lent him a book.

10.

Last holiday, I went to Paris. I visited museums and sat in public gardens. A friendly waiter taught me a few words of French. Then he lent me a book. I read a few lines, but I did not understand a word.

Every day, I thought about postcards. My holidays passed quickly, but I did not send any cards to my friend.

On the last day, I made a big decision, I got up early and bought thirty seven cards. I spent the whole day in my room, but I didn’t write a single card!


"A friendly waiter taught me a few words of French. Then he lent me a book." The word 'he' refers to...

a)

A waiter.

b)

A writer.

c)

A chef.

d)

A tourist.

11.

Last holiday, I went to Paris. I visited museums and sat in public gardens. A friendly waiter taught me a few words of French. Then he lent me a book. I read a few lines, but I did not understand a word.

Every day, I thought about postcards. My holidays passed quickly, but I did not send any cards to my friend.

On the last day, I made a big decision, I got up early and bought thirty seven cards. I spent the whole day in my room, but I didn’t write a single card!


The event in the text above is ...

a)

Last holiday, I went to Paris.

b)

I spent the whole day in my room, but I did not write a single card!

c)

Every day, I thought about postcards. My holidays passed quickly, but I did not send any cards to my friend.

12.

Social function of Recount Text is ...

a)

to give information

b)

to tell about the story

c)

to retell past experiences

d)

to describe a person or a thing

13.

A Trip to Borobudur Temple

Three years ago, my classmates and I visited Borobudur Temple. We went there by bus. We left our school at nine o’clock. It took us 24 hours to arrive there. We arrived there at nine o’clock the next day. Along the road, we saw many vehicles, unique houses, prominent buildings, and some tourists.

After we arrived at the Borobudur temple, one of my teachers went to buy tickets. After we waited for him for a moment we entered the temple area. Then we went up to the top of the temple.

Borobudur temple was built at Budur Village, Magelang, Central Java by Syailendra Dynasty. It is the biggest temple in the world. It has 504 statues and 1.400 reliefs. From the top of the temple we can see such beautiful scenery. My friends and I went around the temple together. Finally, after having some visits, we went to the hotel to stay and continued our tour the next day.


When did the writer arrive in the Borobudur temple?

a)

At midnight.

b)

In the evening.

c)

In the morning.

d)

In the afternoon.

14.

A Trip to Borobudur Temple

Three years ago, my classmates and I visited Borobudur Temple. We went there by bus. We left our school at nine o’clock. It took us 24 hours to arrive there. We arrived there at nine o’clock the next day. Along the road, we saw many vehicles, unique houses, prominent buildings, and some tourists.

After we arrived at the Borobudur temple, one of my teachers went to buy tickets. After we waited for him for a moment we entered the temple area. Then we went up to the top of the temple.

Borobudur temple was built at Budur Village, Magelang, Central Java by Syailendra Dynasty. It is the biggest temple in the world. It has 504 statues and 1.400 reliefs. From the top of the temple we can see such beautiful scenery. My friends and I went around the temple together. Finally, after having some visits, we went to the hotel to stay and continued our tour the next day.


"Finally, after having some visits, we went to the hotel to stay and continued our tour the next day." The word 'we' refers to ...

a)

The writer and his family.

b)

The writer and his friends.

c)

The writer's friend.

d)

The writer's teachers.

15.

What’s the gardener doing? He……… the flower.

a)

To water

b)

Water

c)

Are watering

d)

Is watering

16.

Listen! Your father …… to a friend right now

a)

Talk

b)

Talks

c)

Is talking

d)

Are talking

17.

I’m sorry about the noise you are hearing. She ……… a concert.

a)

Practice

b)

Practiced

c)

Practicing

d)

Is practicing

18.

I’m sorry about the noise you are hearing. She ……… a concert.

a)

Practice

b)

Practiced

c)

Practicing

d)

Is practicing

19.

Look! The students……. football in the field now

a)

Play

b)

Are playing

c)

Is playing

d)

Plays

20.

Jono ……… his kite now. He is at school.

a)

Isn't flying

b)

Aren't flying

c)

Doesn't fly

d)

Don't fly

21.

Siska and Susan ... traditional dance in the school hall now.

a)

practice

b)

is practicing

c)

am practicing

d)

are practicing

22.

1.

It is noisy outside because Peter's dog ___ Emily's cat in the garden.

a)

is chase

b)

is chasing

c)

is chaseing

23.

5.

Today the boss ___ his car to work.

a)

are driving

b)

is driving

c)

am driving

24.

8.

The children ___ now because they are taking a writing test.

a)

are talking

b)

not talking

c)

are not talking

25.

Right now I’m in class. I (sit) ......at my desk.

a)

Sits

b)

Sitting

c)

am sitting