Latihan soal-soal UKK Bahasa Inggris kelas VIII

I love dogs very much. I keep some dogs in my house. They are Casper, Midas,
Brwonie and Dottie. Casper is a dachshund. Hes short with long body and four strong
legs. Brwonie is a collie. She has long and thick fur. What color is her fur? Brown, of
course thats why I call her Brownie. Dottie is a Dalmatian. She has a slim body and four
long legs. She has thin fur and dots all over her body. The last is Midas. He is a bulldog.
He has a large head, a short neck and thick short legs. Hes very strong. I always take
care of my dogs everyday.
1. What kind of text is the text above?
a. Recount c. Narrative
b. Descriptive d. Report
2. The generic structure of the text is .
a. description identification
b. Identification description
c. Orientation events Reorientation
d. Reorientation events Orientation
3. They are Casper, Midas, Brownie and Dottie .
The sentence is the . of the text.
a. Description c. Identification
b. Orientation d. Events
4. Hes short with long body and four strong legs
The sentence is one of the of the text.
a. Events
c. Descriptions
b. Orientations
d. Identifications
5. How many dogs does the writer have?
a. 1
c. 3
b. 2
d. 4
6. What does Casper look like?
a. short with long body and strong legs
b. Brown, with long and thick fur
c. slim body, long legs
d. thin fur and dots
7. Why does the writer call the collie, Brownie? The writer calls the collie, Brownie
because .
a. she likes brownies
c. she has brown fur
b. she has brown ear
d. she like it
8. What kind of dog is Dottie? Dottie is a
a. Dalmatian
b. Daschun
c. Bulldog
d. Collie

Text 2. For numbers 9-15

Last week, I and my dad went to a store. We went there to buy some candies. In the
store, the candies looked so good. I would have bought a lot of them but my dad said I
could only have three. I gave the store owner the money for the candies. As we left the
store, I ate one of the candies. It was yummy. I hope we come back soon.
9. What kind of text is the text above?
a. Report
c. Narrative
b. Recount
d. Descriptive
10. The generic structure of the text is .
a. description identification
b. Identification description
c. Orientation events Reorientation
d. Reorientation events Orientation
11. Last week, I and my dad went to a store.
The sentence is the . of the text.
a. Description
b. Orientation
c. Identification
d. Events
12. I would have bought a lot of them but my dad said I could only have three. I gave the
store owner the money for the candies. As we left the store, I ate one of the candies.
The sentences is the of the text
a. Description
c. Identification
b. Orientation
d. Events
13. Who went to the store?
a. I and
c. the writer
b. my dad
d. the writer and his dad.
14. Why did they want to go to the store?
a. The writer wanted some candies
b. The writer liked the candies
c. They knew the owner well
d. The candies looked good
15. What did the writer feel about the candies? The candies were .
a. bad
c. delicious
b. good
d. the best candy

Text 3.
For numbers 16-18
To: Brad Pitt
Hi, friends, I would like to invite you to my birthday Party.
Place: Hotel Novotel
Day/Date: Saturday, the 15th November 2008
Time: 7.00 p.m.
Be there and enjoy the fun in my 17th Birthday Party
See you ..! ( Nicole)
16. What kind of text is the text above?
a. Announcement
c. Invitation
b. Descriptive
d. Recount
17. To whom is the invitation addressed?
a. Nicole
c. Everybody
b. Brad Pitt
d. Brads friends
18. Who celebrates a birthday party?
a. Nicole
c. Everybody
b. Brad Pitt
d. Brads friends
Text 4. For numbers 19-20
SMP XAVERIUS MARIA
VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION
(for all classes)
Due to the 63rd Independence Day Anniversary, there will be volleyball
competition for all classes
Day/Date:Monday Wednesday, 12-14 August 2008.
Time:8.00 a.m
Each class must send two teams (boys team and girls team).
Contact Mr. Van Basten to know more about the competition
19. What kind of text is the text above?
a. announcement
c. Message
b. Invitation
d. Memo
20. What is the function of the text?
a. To tell the students about the Independence day
b. To make known the students about the Independence day
c. To invite the students to the 63rd Independences day anniversary
d. To announce that there will be volleyball competition due to the 63rd Independence
Day anniversary

WRITING
Choose the correct answer!

Text 4. For numbers 21 25.

It (21) my birthday party last week. My family (22) .me a small party. I (23) . my
best friends to the party. There were about 15 people in the party (24) . my parents, and
my sister, Putri. It was great surprise that my uncle, Awang (25) .come too. He works in
a small company in Bengkulu, Sumatera.
21. a. is
b. are

c. was
d were

22. a. give
b. gave

c. gives
d. is giving

23. a. invite
b. invited

c. inviting
d. was inviting

24. a. include
b. includes

c. included
d. including

25. a. can
b. may

c. could
d. might

Text 5. For numbers 26-30

Today is my birthday. I usually have a big (26) . in my birthday. My (27) . friends
always come to my party.
Todays party is different from last years. I am having a (28).. party than last year, with
only my parents, my aunt, and my sister. There are seventeen candles. I am getting only a
little (29). . Its from my aunt, Diane. However Im very (30) . with my party.
26. a. party
b. ceremony

c. anniversary
d. Celebration

27. a fine
b.well

c. good
d. better

28. a. large
b. small

c. larger
d. smaller

29. a. souvenir
b. reward

c. grant
d. gift

30. a. sad
b. sorry

c. lucky
d. happy

For numbers 31-33. Arrange the jumble words into the correct sentence!
31. usually I my pets feed every Morning
1
2
3
4
5

a. 1 2 3 4 5
b. 2 1 4 3 5
c. 3 4 1- 2 5
d. 4 3 2 1 5
32. Raflesia Arnoldi flower in the largest is the world
1
2
3
4
5
6
a. 4 2 5 1 3 6
b. 4 2 1 5 3 6
c. 4 2 3 6 5 1
d. 4 2 3 5 6 1
33. I and my family for picnic to Kaliurang went last month
1
2
3
4
5
a. 1 2 3 4 5
b. 1 3 4 5 2
c. 1 5 2 4 3
d. 1 4 3 2 5
For Numbers 34-36. Choose the correct answer!!
34. Tomorrow, my aunt and my uncle . in Jakarta.
a. arrive
c. arrived
b. arrives d. will arrive
35. We are going to have an important meeting with the owner of the hotel . .
a. now
c. yesterday
b. at present
d. the day after tomorrow
36. The school is going to send some children to the Mathematics competition .
a. now
c. since this day
b. yesterday
d. on the next December
Read the text carefully
Budi loves animals. He often goes to the bird market not far from his house. He likes
watching different kinds of birds there.At home his father keeps two birds. Every day Budi
helps him look after the birds. He cleans the cages and feeds the birds every afternoon.
He gives them special bird food. He enjoys doing all this.
Budi has a pet, too. It is a cat. His name is Manis. He is three years old. He eats meat,
fish, or rice. He is really nice. He catches every mouse which comes into the house. Budi
likes Manis very much.
37. What kind of pet does Budi keep?
a. Animals.
b. Birds.
c. A cat.
d. A mouse.
38. Who likes feeding the birds?
a. Budi does.
b. Budis father does.
c. Budi and his father do.
d. Neither Budi nor his father does.

39. ... and feeds the birds every afternoon. (par 2).
The underlined words means ....
a. wash and clean
b. take and put
c. give drink to
d. give food to
40. Look at the picture!
Yuli ....
a. has wavy hair
b. appears very old
c. looks fat
d. wears spectacles
For questions 41 and 44, choose the suitable word to complete the dialogue!
Rosi : Do you usually have breakfast before going to school?
Sita : Sure, I usually have rice, an/a ...(8), and meat. And you?
Rosi : I dont eat rice for breakfast. Only two (9) of toast, and a glass of milk.
41. a. omelet
b. cheese
c. cucumber
d. soup
42. a. pieces
b. plates
c. loaves
d. bowls
43. Teacher : ... boys! You disturb the students.
They are having a test.
Students : Sorry, Madam.
a. Look at me
b. Be quiet
c. Sit here
d. Open up

UKK

A.

BAHASA INGGRIS
KELAS : VIII
Choose the corect answer and do it carefully!

Read the text carefully! (for number 1 to 3)

Date : October 17th 2011

To
: Renata
The day will be more beautiful if you come to my 15th birthday party. It will be held on
March 21st2011 at 7 p.m. Please come at Mentari cafe. Im really looking forward to see
you there.
Lovely,
Denada
1.
a.
b.
c.
d.

What does the text tell us about?

Denada invites Renata to come to her birthday party
Renata is going to celebrate her birthday party
Denada is going to have dinner at Mentari caf
Renata is going to have a party at Mentari caf

2. When will Denada held the party?

a. At late night
b. In the evening

c. In the morning
d. In the afternoon

3. Denada was born in

a. 1994
b. 1995

c. 1996
d. 1997

4.

Look at the picture! (for number 4 to 5)

CAUTION!
WET FLOOR
From the text we know that.
a. We may not make the floor wet
b. We may not trespass the floor

c. We might slip if we step on it

d. We should mop the floor

5. Whats the caution for? It is for

a. visitors
b. cleaning service

c. place owner
d. staffs

6.

Read the text!

Nana, dont forget to study together

at my house at 03.00 pm.
Be on time! Thanks, Dea
Which one is not true based on the message?
a. Dea expects Nana to come at 3.30 p.m.
b. Dea and Nana have an appointment to study together
c. Dea and Nana will study together at Deas house
d. Dea reminds Nana about their appointment to study together
7.

Read the text carefully!

VISIT BEAUTIFUL BALI

Enjoy Balis beautiful beaches! Visit the art city of Ubud! Stay in Asias finest hotels! Buy
beautiful souvenirs! See Mount Agung! and much more.

Weve got it all! Come and see the art shops, the temples, and the exotic dances. Come
and try our restaurants.
Call Citra Tour, Tel. 62-31-5087062
What is the purpose of the text?
a. To announce Bali
b. To describe Bali

c. To explain Bali
d. To advertise Bali

Read the text carefully and answer questions no. 8 to 12.

Iwan went to Jakarta two weeks ago. He went to Monas. There he used a lift to get to the
top an he enjoyed the beauty of Jakarta from there. Then, he took a busway to Taman Mini
Indonesia Indah. He visited the museum of science and technology. He also watched a
film in Keong Mas Theatre. After that he went to Ancol. He saw people riding jet-sky. He
rode a cable car there. Finally, he went home. He felt tired but happy.
8.
When did Iwan go to Jakarta?
a.
Next month
b. Two weeks ago
c. a week ago d. a
month ago
9.
a.

How did he get to the top of Monas? By .....

A lift
b. Car
c. a ladder

10. Did he see the film at Keong Mas Theatre?

a.
Yes, he did
b. Yes, he does
11. After he rode a cable car, what did he do?
a.
He went home
b. He was happy
car
12. How did he feel after came home?
a.
Tired
b. Bored
c. sleepy

d. a rope
c. Yes, he is

d. No, he didnt

c. he bought souvenir

d. he rode a

d. sad

Read the letter carefully and answer the questions no. 13 to 17

Dear Mellyani,
On my last school holiday, my classmates and I went to Borobudur. The
Borobudur temple is really magnificent. The hugeness of the temple really impresseed me.
How could our ancestor build such a big temple? It was amazing.
In the temple, we went upstairs step by step. Walking around the temple, we say
many reliefs on the temple walls. Some foreigners seemed interested in them. I overhead
their conversation with the guide. Actually the relief tells a story.
It was really a nice experience! I hope you can go there someday.
Love,
Renny
13. Who sent the letter?
a.
Classmates
b.
The guide
c.
Mellyani
d.
Renny
14. What does the relief tell us?
a.
Story
b.
Temple
c.
Holiday
d.
Borobudur

15. Whom did Renny go to Borobudur with?

a.
Her tour guides.
b.
Her classmates.
c.
Rennys friends.
d.
Some foreigners.
16. Some foreigners seemed interested in them (p.2)
What does the word them refer to?
a.
Walls
b.
Guide
c.
Reliefs
d.
conversation
17. Renny admired the temple because of its.....
a.
Visitors
b.
Reliefs
c.
Stones
d.
Size
Read the text carefully and answer the questions no. 18 to 20
I went to Rahmans house yesterday to do homework. I went there with Dodi.
After finishing the homework, Rahman made rujak. Rahman likes spicy food, so he made it
very spicy. Actually, I am not used to eating spicy food, but yesterday I could not restrain
myself from eating it. The rujak was very tasty, although it was spicy. I ate it too much. The
next morning I got stomachache and I could not go to school.
18. Who is Rahman?
a.
My friend
b.
Rujaks seller
c.
The writers friend
d.
Dodis elder brother
19. Why did Dodi and the writer go to Rahmans house?
a.
To meet Dodi
b.
To eat rujak
c.
To visit rahman
d.
To do their homework
20. Rahman likes spicy food, so he made it very spicy.
What does the word it refer to?
a.
Food
b.
Spicy
c.
Rujak
d.
Tasty
Read the text carefully and answer the questions no. 21 to 25
One day while a mousedeer was walking in the forest, he saw a big, black snake
sleeping under the tree. When he saw the snake, the mouse deer was frightened. When
he wanted to run away from the snake, he suddenly fell on top of a tiger which was
sleeping not far from the snake. The tiger woke up and took hold of the mousedeer. He

told the the mousedeer that he was going to eat him for lunch. Please dont eat me now,
said the mousedeer. I have something important to do.
Look, said the mousedeer. That is the kings belt. He asked me to stay here
and watch it while he was away in the forest. The tiger looked at the snake and said,
That is a beautiful belt. I need a belt like that. Can I wear it? he asked the mousedeer.
Oh all right, said the mousedeer. So he picked up the snake and winded it
around the tiger. Then the snake woke up and saw the tiger. The snake twisted itself and
tighter and tighter, until the tiger couldnt breathe. The tiger asked the mousedeer to help
him. But the mousedeer turned and ran away into the forest.
21. What did a snake look like?
a.
Big
b.
Black
c.
Long
d.
Big and black
22. Who wanted to eat the mousedeer?
a.
The snake
b.
The tiger
c.
The snake and the tiger
d.
The big black snake
23. Where was the tiger sleeping?
a.
In the middle of the forest.
b.
Next to the mousedeers house.
c.
Near the black snake sleeping under the tree.
d.
Far away from the place where the mousedeer fell.
24. Why did the mousedeer trick the tiger by saying that the snake was a kings belt?
a.
The mousedeer liked to trick other animals.
b.
The mousedeer was a clever animals.
c.
The tiger wanted to eat him.
d.
The tiger wanted to wear it.
25. After reading this story, we can learn that .....
a.
We have to behave like the mousedeer
b.
We have to find a way to save ourselves from danger
c.
Sleeping black snake was a dangerous animal
d.
We have to be careful with the mousedeer

Read the letter carefully and answer the questions no. 26 to 29

The Proud Lion
One day, a rat walked past a lion sleeping in a deep forest. Just then, the lion
woke up and saw the rat. He caught it with his paw.
What a tasty meal! he said.

Mr. Lion, King of the forest, cried the rat, please have pity on me. Im too small
to make a good meal for you. If youll let me go, I shall always be grateful to you. Perhaps
one day I shall be able to repay your kindness.
The lion laughed, How can you ever repay me?
But as he was not feeling very hungry, he let the rat go.
The next day, the rat heard a loud noise int forest.
He ran to see what it was. It was the lion. He had fallen into a hole in the ground
and was caught in a rope net.
The lion looked up and saw the rat.
Mr. Rat, he called out, Mr. Rat, please jump down and help me.
The rat jumped down into the hole quickly. He started to bite through the rope
net. The lion was soon able to climb out of the hole.
Mr/ Lion, Said the rat, yesterday you were very proud.
You tought I was small and helpless. Today, I was able to save your life. I hope
you will never forget that, although you are big and strong even someone as small as I can
help you.
26. The above text is written to .....
a.
Describe something important
b.
Inform about a good event
c.
Amuse the readers
d.
Criticize certain persons
27. The last paragraph shows ..... of the problem.
a.
The solution
b.
The evaluation
c.
The description
d.
The recommendation
28. The rat said: ..... I hope you will never forget that .....
What does that refer to?
a.
Lions pride
b.
Fallen into the hole
c.
Saved the Lions life
d.
Let the rat go
29. You thought I was small and helpless.
Helpless has the same meaning with .....
a.
Can help
b.
May help
c.
Be able to help
d.
Not be able to help

For question 30 to 36 choose the the best words to complete the text.
A tiger once caught a fox while hunting for food. The fox was very bold. I am the
..... (30) of the forest, he said. But the tiger grew ..... (31) and said that he would eat the
fox at once. If you dont belive me, come for a walk with me, answered the fox quite
calmly. Youll soon ....(32) whether all the other animals are afraid of me or not. The

tiger ..... (33) to go with the fox. .... (34) all the animals saw them coming, ..... (35) ran
away as fast as they could. The tiger never found out that ....(36) were really frightened of
him and not the fox.
30.
a. owner
b. queen
c. king
d. best
31.
a. very strong
b. quite friendly
c. very angry
d. rather sad
32.
a. saw
b. see
c. seen
d. seing
33.
a. like
b. hated
c. agreed
d. rejected
34.
a. If
b. So
c. When
d. Because
35.
b. he
c. she
d. they

a. it

36.

a. the fox
b. the tiger
c. the animal
d. the animals
37. brother and visited house lastweekend our grandparents my I
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
The best arrangement to make a sentence is .
a. 8-1-2-9-3-7-5-4-6
c. 1-8-2-9-7-3-6-4-5
b. 8-1-2-9-3-6-7-4-5
d. 1-8-2-9-6-3-5-4-7

38.
1)
2)
3)
4)

The best arrangement of the below sentences to make a paragraph is

After that we went back to Solo
Last Sunday my family and I had a picnic to Ambarawa
Then We went to Bandungan
And we had lunch and took arest for a while

5) It was a tiring journey but I felt happy

6) My mother bought some vegetables and fruits there
7) First we visited Museum Kereta Api in Ambarawa
a. 2-7-5-1-4-6-3
c. 2-7-4-1-5-6-3
b. 2-7-1-3-6-4-5
d. 2-7-3-6-4-1-5
39. Riza

: Is there any chance of borrowing your car?

Ami

: That would depend on when.

Riza

: This weekend.

Ami
: ____________, I am using it as well.
a. Here you are
b. I am sorry
40. Anna
next
month!

c. Yes, certainly
d. Yes, of course

: Hey, Tom, you know what? My short story will be published in Hello magazine

Tom

: Wow, _______________! Thats good news An.

Anna

: Thank you. I really worked hard for that story.

Tom
: I know you did, and Im sure its a great story. I cant wait to read it.
a. you are beautiful girl, guy
c. thats good idea
b. you must be happy
d. you are good at writing
41. You
: Den, I heard you won first prize in the chess competition yesterday.
_______________!
Denny
: Thanks! It was a tough competition.
You
: Yes, I heard you competed against senior players.
Denny : Thats right, and I almost lost the third set. Luckily, I could improve my play
a. Wow, you worked hard
c. Well done
b. Thats amazing
d. I am happy to hear that
42. Lailas brother
: Hello, who is there?
Laila
: Hi, it is Laila. Can you help me?
Lailas brother
: Sure. ________________
Laila
: Would you take my English book for me to school, please?
Lailas brother
: Okay, which one is it?
Laila
: It is the green one. There is a sunflower picture on it. Thanks.
a. Would you like to help me?
c. Can you come to my school?
b. What can I do for you?
d. Can you pick me up at school?
43. Adi
: Have you got any plan for our holiday?
Sanusi
: I have no idea. What about you, Fredy?
Fredy
: I want to feel the fresh air.
Adi
: I have an idea. My uncle lives in Bogor. Shall we spend our holiday there?
Sanusi
: ________________.
Fredy
: That would be great.
a. Id love to
c. I disagree with you
b. I dont think so
d. Thats not good idea

44. Andi
: What do you think about our new class?
Fredly
: ______. We have to clean it.
a. I think its very dirty
c. I think its very untidy
b. I think its too small
d. I think there are too many pictures
45. Rina

: My motorcycle doesnt start. _______________________?

Tati
: I am sorry. Mine is being repaired.
a. Can you borrow mine
c. Can I use yours
b. Can you tell me how to repair it
d. Can you tell me where the repair shop is
46. Susi
: My parents will invite you to my house tonight to have dinner together.
_______________
Diana
: Thanks, but I have to accompany my little sister at home.
a. What do you think?
c. Do you agree with me?
b. Could you help me?
d. Would you come?
47. Mother : Lila, don't forget to water the flowers. I am going go visit my friend in the hospital.
Lila
: Yes mom, I wont forget.
Three hours later
Mother : Did you water the flowers?
Lila
: ______________.
Mother : Dont lie, Lila. Its still dry.
a. Yes, of course
d. No, I am sorry
b. Yes, I did
d. No, I didnt
48. Father
: Have you eaten?
Nina
: Yes, I have.
Father
: When did you eat?
Nina
: I ____ an hour ago
a. eat
b. eats

c. ate

d. eaten

49. I am 1,67 meters tall. My father is 1,67 maters tall. It means _______
a. I am taller than my father
c. My father is shorter tham me
b. I am as tall as my father
d. I am tall than my father
50. you not in thank for area smoking this
1
2 3
4
5
6
7
8
The best arrangement to make a sentence is .
a. 5-1-2-7-3-8-6-4
c. 4-1-5-2-7-3-8-6
b. 5-2-1-7-3-8-6-4
d. 4-5-1-2-7-8-6-3