SOAL MID SEMESTER GASAL BAHASA INGGRIS

KELAS VIII

Choose the correct answer.

1. Tisa : Hi Sekar, you look very busy. …….?
Sekar : Sure. Thank you.
A. Will you help me
B. Can I help you
C. Can you help me
D. What can I do for you
2. Santi : Where are you going Sinta ?
Sinta : I’m going to the canteen. ……..?
A. You must go
B. You can go with me
C. Will you join me
D. You will join me
3. Wendy : Can you play guitar ?
Sandy : ……. But not very well.
A. Yes, I can.
B. No, I cannot.
C. Yes, I will.
D. No, I won’t.
4. Mother : ……. The floor is wet. It’s slippery.
Andika : Alright mom.
A. Don’t run !
B. You will run
C. You must run
D. You don’t run
5. Dian : It’s hot in here. …….?
Reyna : Sure.
Dian : Thanks.
A. I need the fan
B. Turn on the fan
C. Will you turn on the fan please
D. Can you turn off the fan
6. Amanda : Please keep it a secret.
Reza : No problem. ………
A. I can’t tell you about it.
 B. I won’ tell you about it.
C. I can tell everybody about it.
D. I won’t tell anyone about it.
7. Ferdy : Do you always say everything that pops into your mind? …….you think about it
before you say it out loud ?
Ana : I’m so sorry.
A. Must
B. May
C. Do
D. Can’t
8. I don’t have much time. I …….wait for her now.
A. Can
B. Cannot
C. Must
D. Will
9. Tania : Is that a new magazine ?
Dori : Yes, it is.
Tania : …….
Dori : Sorry, I’m reading it.
A. Can you see it?
B. Can I borrow it?
C. Can you borrow it ?
D. Can you read it?
10. Daffa : Tomorrow is a day off. What will you do?
Wibi : I want to go swimming.
Daffa : That sounds great. ……?
Daffa : Of course.
A. You may join me
B. Can I go with you
C. You go with me
D. I like swimming very much
11. Wenda: I’m very tired. ……to finish my job?
Ruly : Don’t worry, I’ll help you.
A. Will you help me
B. Will she help me
C. Must I help you
D. Shall he help me
12. Mother : Ssshhh! ……. Your father is sleeping.
Nadia : OK, mum.
A. Don’t read
B. Won’t you sleep?
 C. Don’t be noisy.
D. Don’t be angry.
Text for number 13.
PLEASE CHECK IN YOUR
BAGGAGE ONE HOUR BEFORE
BOARDING TIME

13. What is the purpose of the text? It tells the passengers ....
A. to be on time
B. to be careful of pickpocket
C. to make sure that nothing is left
D.that they must strengthen their seatbelts
14. Where can you find such kind of notice ?
A. In the railway station
B. In the library
C. In the airport
D. In the bus station
Text for number 15.

Please Be Safe
Do not stand, sit, climb or lean on zoo fences. If you
fall, animals could eat you, and it really ruins your
visit.

15. What does the text mean?

A. The animals at the zoo are sick.
B. We are not suggested to visit at the zoo.
C. Visitors could make the animals angry.
D. We are not allowed to stand, sit, or climb on zoo fences.
16. What will happen if you fall from the fences?
A. The animals will be angry with you.
B. The animals will attack you.
C. It can ruin your life.
D. You will be safe.
17. Linda : Mom, you see my dictionary ?
Mother : I don’t know. …….things back to the proper place so you can find them easily.
A. You should return
B. You should be happy
C. You will put
D. You will not put
18. Teacher : …… Put the rubbish in the dustbin.
Santi : I’m so sorry.
 A. Don’t be lazy
B. Don’t be angry
C. Don’t litter
D. Don’t run
19. Dinda : It’s going to rain. I think you …..bring a raincoat with you.
Putro : Thank you for reminding me.
A. should
B. should not
C. must not
D. don’t have

Text for number 20-21

Mrs. Rani : It’s already late. Why are you still awake ?
Nino : ….( 20) this assignment tonight.
Mrs. Rani : I see, but …..( 21 )
Nino : Alright Mum.

20. A. I can finish

B. I don’t want to finish
C. I can
D. I have to

21. A. you should go to bed late.

B. you should not go to bed late.
C. you must go to bed late.
D. you may go to bed late.
22. The man is a director in a private company. Every day he ……sign many documents.
A. may
B. has to
C. likes
D. wants

23. Visitor : Can I take my dog in this gallery ?

Officer : Sorry. ……
A. You can.
B. It’s alright.
C. It’s prohibited.
D. It’s okay.
24. Visitor : What else should I know about the rules here ?
Officer : O, you…….
A. Are prohibited to eat in the gallery
B. you may speak loudly in the gallery
C. you prohibited to walk around the gallery
D. you must leave the gallery immediately

The text is for number 25 and 26.

 Sinta : Tell me how to open this rubbish bin.
Dina : ( 25)…….your foot to push the pedal. The lid will open.
Sinta : Wow interesting ! So I don’t……..use my hand to open the lid.
Dina : That’s right.
25. A. Using
B. Use
C. To use
D. Used

26. A. should
B. must
C. can
D. have to

27. Willy : Please, .….. The room is getting dark.

Putra : Alright.

A. switch on the lamp

B. Switch off the lamp
C. take the lamp
D. push the lamp
28. Dona ; It’s so windy. …..your jacket or you may catch a cold.
Ferry : yeah. It’s very cold this evening.
A. You must buy
B. You must not wear
C. You should put off
D. You should put on
29. Dian : My brother ….. French fluently. He has been studying in French for three years.
Dewi : I’m sure he can.
A. will speak
B. is speaking
C. can speak
D. must speak
30. Mother : It’s already late. You ……hurry up.
Doni : Yes, mom. I’ll be ready in a minute.
A. would
B. must
C. will
D. can
31. Anita : You look so pale. What’s the matter with you ?
Suzana : I got a toothache.
Anita : I think you…..go to a dentist.
A. should
B. shall
C. will
D. would
32. We ……be careful when crossing the street. The traffic is very crowded.

A. can
B. will
C. must
D. shall

Text for number 33-35

There is a zoo in my town. It’s very big and shady. There are many kinds of animals there such
as elephants, tigers, lions, zebras, deer, hippopotamus giraffes, and monkeys. There are also
many kinds of birds from many places in Indonesia. They are very beautiful.
On the other spot, there are many kinds of fish. They are kept in big aquarium. Some fish are
endemics and some are from other countries.
There is a playground near the entrance. Children can play swing, seesaw, slide, etc.
Unfortunately the playground looks dirty. There are a lot of rubbish there because the children
don’t throw them in the rubbish bin. That make the place uncomfortable. The officer does not do
anything. He likes to sit in his chair and do nothing. Even worst he likes smoking although there
is a ‘No Smoking’ sign near it.

33. When we want to enjoy the beauty of fish we ……go to the aquarium spot.
A. may
B. won’t
C. could not
D. have to
34. The management of the zoo …….pay attention to the cleanliness of the playground.
A. should
B. will
C. can
D. could
35. The officer ……. smoke in the area.
A. may
B. is not allowed to
C. must
D. permitted to

This text is for question 36-37

ATTENTION!
Due to the Renovation of the Hospital, the visitors have to
enter the hospital through the emergence entrance. You have
to park your car out of the hospital area.
Sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you
36. Which of the following pieces of information can you find in the text?

A. The visitors cannot enter the hospital area.

B. The hospital is closed due to the renovation.
C. The visitors should park their car out of the hospital area.
D. The emergence entrance is on renovation.

37. “Sorry for the inconvenience “ The underlined word means ....
A. Inefficiency
B. Inelegance
C. Inelasticity
D. Annoyance

Text for question no 38-39

38. What does the text imply?

A. We have to update status while walking.
B. Walking carefully first, update status later.
C. We must not walking and updating facebook status.
D. Updating status in facebook can be done by walking

39. What may happen when someone use their hand phone while walking ?
A. He will be fine.
B. He may get an accident.
C. Nothing will happen to him.
D. He will be very happy.

40. Arrange the words below into a good sentence.

Operate – in – gas station – we – not – hand phone – may – our - the
_____ __ __________ __ ___ __________ ___ ___ ___
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

A. 4 – 7 – 5 – 1 – 8 – 3 – 6 – 9 – 6
B. 8 – 6 – 7 – 1 – 3 – 9 – 5 – 2 – 4
C. 1 – 6 – 2 – 9 – 4 – 5 – 8 – 9 – 3
 D. 4 – 7 – 5 – 1 – 8 – 6 – 2 – 9 – 3

41. Arrange the words below into a good sentence.

Prohibited – is – area – smoking – this – in
________ __ ____ _______ ___ __
1 2 3 4 5 6
A. 4–2–1– 6–5–3
B. 5–3–2- 1–6–4
C. 1–4–6–2–3–5
D. 5–3–6–1–2–4

The text is for number 42-45

NOTICE BOARD
TIRTAMAYA SWIMMING POOL

Due to the renovation process at the swimming pool area, visitors are requested
to put their stuff in the lockers available near the kids’ pool. Tirtamaya
Management accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss of property put
elsewhere.

Management

42. Why do visitors have to put their stuff in the locker near the kids’ pool ?
A. In order not to disturb the process of the pool cleaning
B. Because there are many thieves who might steal their stuffs
C. In order to keep their stuff from being stolen by kids
D. Because the swimming pool area is under construction
43. What happens if the visitors do not follow the instruction written on the board ?
A. The management will not be responsible for the loss or damage of the visitor’s
property.
B. The management will ask them to put their stuff in the lockers right away.
C. The visitors will be asked to leave the swimming pool soon.
D. The visitors will have to swim in the kid’s pool.
44. “……..no responsibility for any damage……”
The underlined word has a similar meaning to ……..
A. destruction
 B. question
C. discount
D. reason
The text is for number 45.

45. The warning above means ....

A. the currents do not endanger lifeguards on duty

B. the lifeguard on duty is on dangerous situation
C. the visitors are suggested to swim at other place
D. the visitors are prohibited to swim on the beach

Kunci jawaban

1. B 16. B 31. A
2. C 17. A 32. C
3. A 18. C 33. D
4. A 19. A 34. A
5. C 20. D 35. B
6. D 21. B 36. C
7. D 22. B 37. D
8. B 23. C 38. B
9. B 24. A 39. B
10. B 25. B 40. D
11. A 26. D 41. A
12. C 27. A 42. D
13. C 28. D 43. A
14. C 29. C 44. A
15. D 30. B 45. D
16. D