LEMBAGA BIMBINGAN BELAJAR DAN BAHASA INGGRIS

GAMA ENGLISH COURSE

LATIHAN SOAL
KELAS VIII & IX

Read the text to answer question number 1 to 4 To : Aldo

Adam’s Diary Aldo, are you free this afternoon? If you have time,
May 2010 please come to my house. We can do the English
23 Sunday. When I got up, I felt ill, I went bact to bed. assignment together, Anna and Wulan will come, too
Mum called the doctor. But he couldn’t come, because he Vidi
was ill too.
24 Monday. The doctor come at 11 O’clock. He wrote a For number 10 – 11
prescription for some medicine. Mum bought it in the 10. Who sends the message?
drugstore. It was horrible. Yuck! a. Aldo b. Wulan c. Anna d. Vidi
25 Tuesday. Dad bought me model aeroplane. I read the 11. Why does the writer send the message?
instruction, but I couldn’t make it, because the dog ate the a. To do his English assignment
glue. b. To ask Wulan and Anna to come, too
c. To invite the reader to come to his house
1. What happened at 23rd May to Adam? d. To ask the deader to be free this afternoon
a. He couldn’t come c. He felt ill You are invited
b. He wrote a prescription d. He was slipping To Monica’s 14th birthday party!
2. Who called the doctor? Istana Wedang
a. Father b. Adam c. Mother d. Jl. Pemuda No. 5
Doctor 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
3. What did the doctor write at 24th? 12. How old is Monica?
a. Instructions c. Address of drugstore a. Ten years old
b. Model aeroplane d. Prescription b. Fourteen years old
4. Adam couldn’t make the aeroplane, why? Because… c. Fifteen years old
a. He felt ill c. The doctor was ill too d. Forty years old
b. The dog ate the glue d. Mum bought 13. The synonym of “invited” is….
medicine a. Go out c. come to
Read the text to answer question number 5 to 9 b. stay in d. place
Last holiday I went to Paris. I visited museums Read the text then find the suitable words to complete
and sat in public gardens. A friendly waiter taught me a the sentences as an answer of question number 14 – 19
few words of French. Then he lent me a book. I read a Last week I ….(14) my grandmother’s house. I …(15)
few lines, but I did not understand a word. Every day I public transportation to reach the house. On the trip, I
thought about postcards. My holidays passed quickly, but …(16) so many beautiful scenery there. My
I did not send any cards to my friends. grandmother greet me, when I …(17) her house. She
On the last day I made a big decision. I got up looked so glad. She …(18) me her delicious food, then
early and bought thirty seven cards. I spent the whole we …(19) together.
day in my room, but I did not write a single card!
5. What is the text about? 14. a. go to b. goes to c. went to d. gone to
a. Visiting museum c. Postcard 15. a. took b. take c. taken d. takked
b. Words of French d. Holiday 16. a. see b. seen c. saw d. sawed
6. What is the generic structure (tenses) of the text 17. a. came b. come c. comed d. coming
above? 18. a. give b. gift c. given d. gave
a. Simple present tense c. Present continuous 19. a. eat b. eated c. ate d. eating
tense
b. simple past tense d. Simple future tense Complete the conversation bellow using one of the best
7. Whom did the writer meet in Paris? choice!
a. Friendly waiter c. Postman
b. His friends d. Mother A : Hi, buddy.
8. What was the first place the writer visited? B : Oh hi!
a. Museum c. His room A : have you ever watched Laskar Pelangi?
b. Public garden d. Post office B : Yes, I have
9. ‘I read a few lines,…’ A : ………………………………. that movie?
What does the underlined phrase mean? B : I think it was so amazing movie
a. Words in a postcard c. Museum guiding
b. Text on the book d. Garden’s rules 20. a. I don’t think so c. what do you think of
c. can I have d. can you
Choose the right answer by crossing A, B, C or D!

1. Situation : Siti has just got the first prize in the 7. Nuri has just finished practicing singing. She will
“Bakiak race” to celebrate Indonesia sing in the celebration of the Indonesia
Independence day. Beni congratulates her. Independence Day. Shinta praises her that she
What does Beni say to congratulate Siti? sings like a real singer, and she will get a big
Beni : “__________________________.” applause for that.
Siti : “Thank you.” Shinta : “You sings like a singer.
A. Sure, Good luck. ______________________.”
B. Congratulate to Siti Nuri : “Thank you. That’s very nice of you.”
C. Congratulations, Siti. A. I’m sure you will get a very big applause
D. Thanks, I will do my best B. You are a good student
Dayu : ”Who won the football match yesterday?” C. I’m sorry
Udin : ”Our team did. We won two to one.” D. Congratulate to Nuri
Dayu : ”Well done. 8. Situation : Fadel is going to participate in the story
_________________________.” telling competition. Dara shows her hope that
Udin : ”Thank you.” Fadel will get a prize.
2. To complete the dialogue, the suitable expression Fadel :  “Dara, wish me luck. I will take part in the
is ... story telling competition.”
A. I’m glad to hear that. Dara :  “____________________. I hope you will
B. That’s too bad win the competition.”
C. I’m sorry. A. Thank you very much
D. You’re welcome B. I hope so
Edo : ”Happy birthday, Lia.” C. I’m sorry
Lia : ”Thank you Edo. You are the first who D. Sure, Good luck                                   
congratulate me.” 9. Situation : Ade has just finished drawing a picture
Edo : ”Oh really? Here is a little present for you. I of Tinta, his best friend. He will present it to her on
hope you like it.” her birthday. Nida praises the picture and she’s
Lia : ”Thank you very much. You are really my best sure that Tinta will like it.
friend.” Nida : “Ade, that’s a beautiful picture. I’m sure
3. Why does Edo give Lia a present? Tinta will like it.”
A. Because Lia likespresent. Ade : “__________________________.”
B. Because today Dayu’s birthday. A. Wish me luck
C. Because Edo has a lot of money. B. Happy birthday
D. Because Lia is celebrating her birthday today. C. Good luck
This text is for questions number 4 and 5. D. Thanks. I hope so too
10. Situation : Rahma’s father has given her
Dear Esther
permission to walk to the mountain. Gibril is happy
CONGRATULATIONS! for her and expresses his hope that she will have a
Ever since I heard about your success as the first winner of singing safe trip.
contest of FLS2N. I know how long and how hard you practiced. We Rahma : “Thank God. Finally my father lets me go
are all very proud of you. We wish you all the best in pursuing your to the mountain walk.”
dream to be a popular singer some day. Gibril : “______________________. Have a safe
trip.”
Rudy A. I’m happy for you
B. Wish me happy
4. The text above shows that . . . C. Thank you very much
A. The writer is one of the contestants D. I hope so
B. Esther is the best student Choose the best synonym of the underlined word
C. Esther is the best singer for questions number 11 and 12.
D. Rudy is Esther's special friend 11. Do you think I am stupid?
5. The text is for . . . of FL2SN. A. Dumb           B. Intelligent
A. The best student C. Brilliant D. Fast
B. The best teacher 12. The cake is delicious.
C. The best singer A. Soft          B. Delightful      
D. The best graduate student C. Pleasant D. Catchy
6. Situation : Rania has just made a very beautiful Choose the best antonym of the underlined word
handycraft from coconut leaf. Chandra praises her for questions number 13 and 14.
craft and hope that she will win the national 13. Why are you being so arrogant?
competition. A. Snooty             B. Stupid            
Chandra : C. Humble D. Cunning
“____________________________________.” 14. I do not want to attack with you.
I’m sure you will win the national competition.” A. Invite            B. Awake        
Rania :  “Thank you. I hope so too.” C. Defend D. Break
A. What is that 15. You always come late. Don’t ........ again next time.
B. That’s a very beautiful handycraft A. Be late
C. I’m glad to hear that B. Late
D. You are the winner C. Lately
D. Arriving late