S0AL- SOAL BHS INGGRIS KELAS VIII BAB I

Galang : Dad, please tell me more about the panjat pinang.

Pak Rahmansyah : at that time , the committee put a lot of prizes like sarong, groceries , radio,
TV,and even a bike on the top of the stree

Galang : Wow ! It’s teally hard to climb the tree, isn’t it?

Pak Rahmansyah : Yes, it is . The tree was full of grease.

Galang : Did you get to the top of the tree?

Pak Ruhmansyah : At first, I didn’t many climbers also failed to climb up because the tree was
slippery. That was the funniest part though.

Galang : Did you give up?

Pak Rahmansyah : No, we never gave up.

Galang : So, what did you do then?

Pak Rahmansyah : First, we made a human ladder and wipped off the grease bit by bit

Galang : Then, what?

Pak Rahmansyah : One of us finally got to the top and threw the prizes to the ground.

1. What were the prizes that were put on the top of the tree?
a. Sarong, groceries , radio , Tvand even a bike
b. A sarong , a radio, and a tv
c. A sarong and a radio
d. A sarong
2. Why was it hard to climb the tree?
a. The tree was slippery.
b. The tree was too tall
c. The tree was covered in the prizes
d. The tree was covered in the grease
3. Did pak Rahmansyah and his team give up when they could’t climb the tree at first?
a. Yes, they gaveup
b. No, they never gave up
c. They gave up at first, but then they try again
d. They gave up after a few tries
4. What did pak Rahmansyah and his team do finally get to the top of the tree?
a. They made a human ladder and wiped off the grease bit by bit.
b. They climbed the tree one by one
c. They threw the prizes to the ground.
d. They gave up.
 5. Did pak Rahmansyah participate in panjat pinang?
a. No, he did not c. Yes, he is
b. No, he don’t d. Yes, he did

A Parade in My Hometown

When I was a child. I always waited for Independence Day. My father used to ask me to watch a
parade together. We was it from our front yard. I remember how attractive the parade was.

In the first time of the parade. I saw the people dressed up uniquely. Some people wore Indonesia
heroescostumes. Some others dressed like local ghosts. They were scary but they were funny too.

Next, I remembered that a lot of people marched in the second line. They waved a mini Indonesion
flag . they walked around the village and sang the” Hari Merdeka” song. Their singing was accompanied
by traditional instruments like angklung, suling, and rebana.

At last, I also saw that many children rode their bicycle in the parade. They decorated their bicycles
creatively.

I always wanted to join the parede but I was too shy. Luckily, I have the chance to join a parade at my
school next week. I am really looking forward to it.

6. What did the people in the parade wear?

a. Animal costumes c. Superhero costume
b. Indonesion heroes’ costumes d. Traditional wedding attire
7. Which song did the people in the parade sing?
a. Jingle Bells c. Hari Merdeka
b. Happy Birthday d. The Star Spangled Benner
8. What instruments accompanied the singing in the parade?
a. Guitar and drums c. Angklung, Suling and Rebana
b. Piano and violin d. Trumpet and Saxophone
9. Who participated in the parade riding their bicycles?
a. Adults in traditional attire c. Students from the local school
b. Ghosts and ghouls d. Famous celebritis
10. Why did not Andre join the parade?
a. Because He was sick c. Because he was lazy
b. Because He was shy d. Because he was sad
11. What kind of the text is it?
a. Report c. Procedure
b. Recount d. Descriptive
12. Did Andre join the parade?
a. Yes, he did c. No, he didn’t
b. Yes, she did d. No , he doesn’t

Today, my school held an Independence Day celebration event. It welcomeed students from every
grade to participate in many fun games, such as tug of war, krupuk race, sack race, tandem race, and the
marble in spoon race. Many students participated, which made all the games so exciting.
 In the beginning,I participated in the marble in spoon race. It was a very tight game between me and
Galang. I almost bear him at the beginning of therace, but he was so fast and steady. He could even run
with it. He came first and I came second. It was hard to beat Galang in this game.

The next game was a tag of war, sack race, and tandemrace. All the games were held at the same time.
I saw Andre participate in the sack race. At first, he led the race, but suddenly he fell in the middle of the
race. But finally, he came second. It was so sadthat he couldn’t finish first.meanwhile, Pipit participated
in a tandem race with our friends. Her team came third . it was not too bad.

The last game was the krupuk race. Once again I met Galang in the final. The fun part was I finished
first and he finished afterme. I finished my krupuk with three or four bites.

It was a joyful day at my school. Everyone put a smile on their faces. I was delighted .at the end of the
event, my class was announced as the grand champion of the whole competition.

13. What was the story about?

a. Independence Day celebration in Indonesia
b. Independence Day celebration in Monita’s school.
c. Independence Day celebration in Monitas’ homtown
d. Celebration Monitas’ birthday.
14. Who could be the participant in the fun games?
a. The whole students c. 7 grades
b. The teachers d. All people
15. How many games were being competed in the event?
a. 2 c. 4
b. 3 d. 5
16. Who was the winner of the marble-in-spoon race?
a. Andre c. Galang
b. Monita d. Pipit
17. Who was the winner of the last game?
a. Andre c. Galang
b. Monita d. Pipit
18. How is Monita feel about the event?
a. She felt excited c. She felt delighted
b. She felt embarrased d. She felt sad
19. Everyone put a smile on their faces. I was delighted. Whatis the similar meaning of the word
delighted of the text
a. Happy c. sad
b. Nervous d. shy
20. What is generic structure of the first paragraph?
a. Event c. Reorientation
b. Orientation d. Identification