DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Mata Pelajaran

: Bahasa Inggris

Hari/Tanggal: Jumat, 17 Maret 2016

Kelas

: VIII

Waktu

: 60 menit

PETUNJUK UMUM

2.
3.
5.
6.

1. Isikan identitas Anda ke dalam lembar jawaban yang disediakan

sesuai petunjuk pengisian.
Jumlah soal adalah 25 butir soal pilihan ganda dengan 4 (empat) pilihan
jawaban.
Tersedia waktu 60 menit untuk mengerjakan semua soal.
4. Laporkan kepada pengawas apabila terdapat lembar soal yang
kurang jelas, rusak, atau tidak lengkap.
Bacalah setiap soal dengan cermat sebelum Anda menjawabnya.
Periksalah pekerjaan Anda sebelum menyerahkannya kepada pegawas.

PETUNJUK KHUSUS
Pilihlah salah satu jawaban yang paling tepat dengan memberi silang
tanda silang (X) pada huruf A, B, C, atau D pada lembar jawaban.
The following text is for questions 1 to 3.
The Eka Karya Botanical Garden is a unique place to visit in
Bali. There, visitors can stroll through cool and tranquil garden, visit
temples and traditional Balinese buildings, and learn about Balinese
Botany and traditional. The gardens combine scientific and
conversation goals in a cool, mountainous setting; with adjacent forest
and lakes, wildlife such as birds and monkeys, and the attractive
landscaping all joined in harmony. With a rich collection of 1,187
species, a forerunner in conserving Indonesias flora, but also one of
the most beautiful gardens of its kind in the world.
The primary task of the Botanical Garden in to conduct
research, inventory and protect Indonesia plant species, native to
moist upland areas, particularly from eastern Indonesia, also to
provide useful scientific services and to increase public appreciation
for conservation.
(Retrieved from

1. What makes botanical garden interesting for visitors?

a.
b.
c.
d.

The
The
The
The

lakes.
species.
scenery.
air.

2. With adjacent forest and lakes (paragraph 1)

What does the underlined word mean?
a. Near.
b. Beautiful.
c. Far.
d. Interesting.
3. What
a.
b.
c.
d.

does the text tell us about?

The Botanical Garden.
Visiting Bali.
The beautiful forest.
Indonesian plant species.

Have you ever been on a bus for 30 hours? I had this bad experience last
June during my trip back to Blora. It happened when big floods swept most parts
of Indonesia.
I was on my way back to Blora from Bandung, West Java. My journey
started at 5a.m. from Bandung bus station. Soon after arriving at Semarang bus
station,
I hurriedly
took
bus and4 left
at 6p.m. with a bus. The
The following
text
is another
for questions
andSemarang
5.
bus was full of passengers. We expected to arrive at Blora bus station around
5a.m.
At 8p.m., the bus stopped at Rembang and the crew woke up the
passengers. We had dinner in a small restaurant. I had been in the route for
several times and always hated to be woken in the middle of my deep sleep for
the dinner. But I had to, since the crew always asked everybody to get off the
bus before locking the doors.
After having some meals and rest for about thirty minutes, we were called
to be back to our seats and the bus move again. Most of the passengers were
back to sleep. So far, the journey was fine.

4. Where would the writer go?

a. Bandung.
b. Semarang.
c. Rembang.
d. Blora.
5. How long did the passengers take a rest and have some meals?
a. 31 minutes.
b. 13 minutes.
c. 30 minutes.
d. 32 minutes.

The Monkey and the Crocodile

One day, a monkey wanted to cross a river. He saw a crocodile in the
river, so he asked the crocodile to help him. The crocodile told the monkey to
jump onto its back. Then, the crocodile swam down the river.
Now, the crocodile was very hungry. When the crocodile was in the middle
of the river, it stopped and said to the monkey, Monkey, my father is very sick.
He must eat the heart of a monkey, then he will be strong again.
The monkey thought for a while. Then, he told the crocodile to swim back
The
following
text is for questions 6 and 7.
to the
river bank.
What for? asked the crocodile.
Because I didnt bring my heart with me, said the monkey, I left it
under the tree near some coconuts.
So the crocodile turned around and swam back to the bank of the river. As
soon as they reached the river bank, the monkey jumped off the crocodiles
back and climbed up to the top of tree.
Where is your heart? asked the crocodile.
You are foolish, the monkey said to the crocodile, Now, I am free and you have
nothing.
(Retrieved from www.bos-sulap.blogspot.com
on March 9th 2016)

6. Why did the monkey ask the crocodile for help?

Because.
a. He did not bring his heart.
b. He wanted to swim back to river bank.
c. He liked the crocodile.
d. He wanted to cross the river.
7. How did the monkey trick the crocodile?
a. By saying that his father was sick.
b. By saying that the crocodile was foolish.
c. By telling the crocodile that he left his heart.
d. By saying that his father will be strong again.

How to make Lemonade

Ingredients:
For each glass use:
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
- 2 tablespoons of sugar.
following
-The
1 glass
of watertext is for questions 8 and 9.
Methods:
1. Slice a lemon in half and squeeze the juice into a cup.
2. Take out the seeds.
3. Pour two tablespoons of juice into glass.
4. Add sugar
5. Add water and stir well
6. Taste the lemonade. You may want to add more sugar or more lemon to make
it taste just right.
7. Put it in ice cubes. A drop of red food coloring will make pink lemonade.
(Retrieved from www.education-english.com
on March 9th 2016)

8. What
a.
b.
c.
d.

should we do to make pink lemonade?

Add red food.
Put in ice cubes.
Add more sugar.
Put red food coloring.

9. Put it in ice cubes. (Method 7)

It refers to ...
a. sugar
b. lemon
c. lemonade
d. water
The following text is for questions 10 and 11.
To: Nophia
Its time for me and my family to leave this town.
Please come and join our farewell party.
- On Sunday, 7th July 2011 at 8 p.m. Who will leave this town?
-a. At
our house,
Nophia
will. Gatot Subroto Street number 225.
b. Only Fatih will.
Thank you.
c. Nophia and Fatih will.
d. Fatih and his family will.
Fatih

10.

11.
held?
a. In the morning.
b. In the afternoon.
c. In the evening.

When will the party be

d. At night.

The following text is for questions 12 and 13.

An Elephant
An elephant is the largest and strongest of all animals. It is a strange
looking animal which it has thick legs, huge sides and backs, large hanging
ears, a small tail, little eyes, long white tusks and above all, elephant has a
long nose, the trunk. An elephant is commonly seen in a zoo, it has hard found
in it natural habitat.
The trunk is the elephants peculiar feature. This trunk has various
usages. The elephant draws up water by its trunk and can squirt the water all
over its body like a shower bath. The elephants trunk also lift leaves and put
them into its mouth. In fact, the trunk serves the elephant as long arm and
hand. An elephant looks very clumsy and heavy and yet an elephant can
move very quickly.
The elephant is a very intelligent animal. Its intelligence combined with
its great strength makes an elephant a very useful servant to man. Elephant
can be trained to serve in various ways such as carry heavy loads, hunt for
tigers and even fight. An elephant is really a smart animal.
(Retrieved

12.
Its intelligence combined
(paragraph 3 line 1)
The underlined word refers to ....
a. animal.
b. elephant.
c. man.
d. trunk.
13.
a.
b.
c.
d.

with

its

great

strength

What is the advantage that elepants get from its trunk?

It can help elepants to move quickly.
It can help elepants to lift another animal.
It can help elepants to eat.
It can produce water to drink.

The following text is for questions 14 to 16.

Dear Lala,
Lunch is ready in the food cupboard
Do the following for me:
1. Tell Toni to take his lunch when he comes home from
school. Dont forget to do your homework.
2. Give Aunt Retno a call. Ask her to dinner on Saturday at
7.00 pm.
Mom

...

14.
is Toni?
a. Lalas
b. Lalas
c. Lalas
d. Lalas

Who
boyfriend.
friend.
father.
brother.

15.
t should Lala do?
a. Pick up Toni.
b. Make lunch.
c. Call her mom.
d. Call her aunt.

Wha

16.
n is probably the message written?
a. After Lala arrives.
b. After Lala meets her mom.
c. Before Lala returns home.
d. Before Lala goes to school.

Whe

The following text is for questions 17 to 19

It was eleven oclock. Nofia, a six year old little girl, was
(17) for her mother at the school cafeteria. She looked around and
waited. After a while, a young woman standing nearby saw her and
came up to her. She spoke (18) and was very friendly. When the
woman saw Nofias necklace, she snatched the gold necklace from
Nofias neck and quickly walked away. Nofia was so shocked.
A few minutes later, her mother came. Nofia told what had
happened to her mother. Her mother (19) the incident to the
police. The police advised Nofias mother not to let Nofia wear
jewelry to school. It was a bad day. Nevertheless, Nofias mother
was happy that Nofiawas safe.
(Adapted from: Learning English Primary 2, 2002)

17.
A. hitting
b. reading
c. waiting
d. wondering
18.
a. sadly
b. gently
c. happily
d. wildly
19.
a. said
b. advised
c. informed
d. reported

The following text is for questions 20 to 21.

Juhhas Wonders
Once upon a time, there was a small village in Baghdad. Its
population was very small. In this village everybody knew each other and
knew every little or big problems that went on in the village. In this small
village there was a bakery that was popular for its delicious bread.
One day a poor old man was walking in the street passing the
bakery and he stopped to smell the scent of the bread which was
spreading out of the bakery. Suddenly, the baker caught the old man and
shouted at him demanding the price of breads scent. He almost drag him
to the police.
A very famous wise man named Juhha heard the baker shouting. So
he went to him and asked about the problem. Juhha stood calmly listening
to the baker and he thought for a solution. After a few minutes Juhhas
eyes glistened and an amused smile was on his face. He asked the baker
How much money do you want? The baker and poor man were
astonished, but the baker answered 3 dinars. Juhha took the money out
of his wallet and put it in his pocket and shook the money. Did you hear
the sound of the money? Juhha asked. Yes, I did, the baker replied, and
with big smile Juhha said Well then, this is the price of your breads
scent!
Retrieved on March 9th 2016
20.
What did the baker do to the old man?
a.He wanted to hear the sound of the old man money.
b. He demanded the old man to pay for the scent.
c. He shouted his problem to the old man.
d. He gave the old man some solution.
21.
What can we learn from the story above?
a. We must help poor people.
b. We must take the benefit of what we offer.
c. We should pay nothing for things we use.
d. We shouldnt ask other to pay for what they dont get.
The following text is for questions 22 to 23.
Baby sitter FT
A day-care center seeks a baby sitter (fem
17 +)
to work with 2 4 year old children. Salary
open.
Previous experienced preferred. Call 5451346

22.
What is the text above?
a. an advertisement
b. A private letter
c. A memo
d. A recipe
23.
What information can we get?
a. A day-care center needs a full time baby sitter
b. The applicant under 17 can apply for the job.
c. The baby sitter will work overnight
d. The applicant cant contact the employer
24.
X: about using the internet?
Y: I think the internet is useful.
a. Whats your opinion
b. Can you help me
c. May I help you
d. Can I have
25.
Dara
: Youre busy baking the cake, Nadine. ?
Nadine
: No, thanks. Its almost done.
a. Do you agree
b. Can I help you
c. Do you think
d. What do you think
26.

a.
b.
c.
d.

I didnt hear the thunder during the storm last night because I
sleep
sleeps
was sleeping
had slept

27.
It was a beautiful day when we. for a walk in the park
yesterday.
a. go
b. goes
c. went
d. going
28.
My stomach does not feel good. I.. spicy food this morning.
a. ate
c. is eating
b. eat
d. was eating

29. I really enjoyed my vacation last January. While it in Iowa, the Sun
was shining in Florida.
a. is snow
c. is snowing

b. was snowing

d. snows

For numbers 31-33. Arrange the jumble words into the correct sentence!
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