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Jl. Panglima Sudirman 35 Pasuruan Telp. ( 0343 ) 424935 ; 424854 Blog : elkanayes.blogspot.com E-mail : sekolahelkana@yahoo.co.id ===================================================================================== Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris Kelas/Semester : VIII/Ganjil Hari/Tanggal : 3 Desember 2013 Waktu : 07.00 09.00 Choose the best answer of these questions! 1. Devi : Would you be so kind to pick me up to school this morning? I got flat tire. Surya : . Please wait a moment. Devi : Thank you very much. a. Of course b. I dont think so c. I mind d. Not this time 2. Budi : Could I ask you a favor? Toni : Sure. What is it? Budi : . I know you have internet connection at home. I need to e-mail the English teacher. Toni : Sure. My pleasure. a. Please accept it b. No, thank you c. Could I help you at home? d. May I go to your house? 3. Sofi : Can I help you, Peter? Peter : . I need to sweep the floor. This classroom is very wide. Is it ok? Sofi : No problem. Peter : Thank you. a. Not for me b. Im afraid I cant c. I am sorry d. Yes, please 4. Vicky : You look very busy, Dad. Dad : I do, honey. I have to fix this faucet. Vicky : . Dad : No. Thats all right. But thanks anyway. a. Are you okay? b. Can you help me? c. Is there anything I can help with? d. Wouldyou be willing to help me? 5. Dana : What are you doing, Bill? Billy : I am doing my homework. I dont understand it. I am not very good at Physics. Dana : Do you need any help? I am pretty good at it. Billy : . Id like to try solving it myself. I find it challenging. But thanks. Dana : You are welcome. Good luck, then. a. Its very kind of you b. Of course c. No, thank you d. Not for me, thanks

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6. Waitress : May I have your order, please? Customer : . I want a portion well done sirloin steak with vegetables and a glass of lemon tea. Waitress : Okay. Please wait a moment. a. No, thank you b. Yes, please c. I dont mind d. Thats my job 7. Waitress : ., Mam? Customer : Not yet, please. I am waiting for my partner. Waitress : Sure. Just let me know when you want your order. Customer : Thank you. a. May I help your order b. May you get the menu c. Could I take your order d. Could you tell you want 8. Aris : Happy Birthday, Nina. Please accept this present. Nina : What is this? Aris : Its something that I promised you. Nina : Really? . Youre the best brother ever! Thank you. Aris : You are welcome. a. Its very kind of you b. Its too expensive for me c. Are you kidding me? d. Have you lost your mind? 9. Yenny : . Kevin : Youre so nice. But why you gave this to me? Yenny : Its for your birthday present. Kevin : I am sorry. Its not my birthday. I cant accept it a. Dont refuse it b. Please forgive me c. Id like give this to you d. Can you give it to me? 10. Carla : Here you are. I hope you like it. Vira : What is it? Carla : Its a present for you because you won the singing competition. Vira : Thank you but . I am not the first winner. Carla : Dont refuse it. Thats an achievement too. a. I am sorry b. I wouldnt mind c. Thanks anyway d. Thats my job 11. Sofi : Do you know that the new student is a bad boy? Clara : Are you sure? Sofi : Yes, I am. He was jailed for a month. Clara : Oh my God. Thats so bad. . a. I will let you know b. Dont say like that c. I think you are right d. Thats good news 12. Clara Sofi : As far as I know, he is very smart at Math and talented in playing guitar. : You may be right but having talent in music and Math doesnt make someone as good as an angel. Clara : Well, . We have to be careful with him. a. you just kidding b. thats impossible c. I have good news d. you got a point

13. Candra : . Beryl : What? Candra : The school tour will be canceled. Beryl : Thats impossible. We have paid the rents for the bus. Dont spread such a gossip. Candra : You dont believe me? Beryl : Sure not. a. I am not sure thats true b. Ill tell you something c. Dont mention it d. You wont believe it Read this conversation carefully and fill in the blank with the most suitable answers! Gary : Hey, there. How are you? Good to see you! Mark : Thanks, you too. I am great and you? Gary : Good, thanks. Listen, Im having a birthday party next Friday. (14) .? Mark : Sure. Id love to. Gary : Great! The party starts around 4 p.m. at my place. Mark : (15) . What do you want as a present? Gary : Oh, no present, please. Just bring something to drink. That would be great. Mark : Sure. Ill do that. Can I come with my sister? Gary : Oh, (16) . Its a kind of men party. No girl. Mark : Ok. No problem. Gary : Ill see you on Friday! Mark : Yeah. Cant wait! Gary : See you soon. Mark : See you. 14. a. Do you want to come? b. Do you like it? c. Would you tell me when? d. Have you told your parents? 15. a. I am sorry b. Oh, bad c. I am sure d. All right 16. a. no problem b. it doesnt matter c. I am sorry d. forgive her 17. Beryl : Do you have any idea what kind of costume shall we wear for the Halloween party? Tito : Hmm, Dracula? Beryl : Thats good for you but its no good for me. Do you think a pumpkin costume suit me? Tito : What? Hahaha. . Beryl : Oh, stop laughing! a. Its the best for you b. Dont you think? c. I think Its bad for you d. Dracula will be good for us 18. Aldi : What do you think about Pasuruan Cineplex? Mia : Well, . Aldi : Really? If thats true, I want to go there. Mia : We can ask Mom and Dad to go there with us. a. Have you heard about it? b. Dont go there, please c. Let us go watch a movie together d. I think the audio is in high quality

19. Dea : .? Fifi : Of course. About what? Dea : I dont want to be in a group with Tantowi. Fifi : Youd better talk with our teacher. Im sure he will consider your reason. Dea : I think youre right. Thanks. a. Can say something for me b. Can I ask for your opinion c. Do you want to help me d. Do I have to tell you this 20. Your neighbor is wearing a pair of shoes that he designs himself. You like them and compliment them. What do you say? a. What pretty shoes you wear b. What kind of shoes are they c. Oh my God. Those are awful d. You look wonderful with them 21. Your father said that you make your family proud because you got the first rank. How do you response? a. It was nothing for me b. I know its easy c. Thank you, Dad d. You are welcome, Dad 22. Mr. Wisnu : Wow, you look wonderful in that dress. Mrs. Wisnu : Oh, come on! Mr. Wisnu : Really. You are beautiful. Mrs. Wisnu : Oh, stop it. . a. You are gorgeous b. You are wrong c. Dont make me sad d. Dont make me shame 23. Grandfather : Who cooked this soup? Bobby : I did, Grandpa. Is there something wrong? Grandfather : No, son. It is very delicious. Youre a great cook. Booby : Oh, . a. You are right b. It was nothing at all c. You are welcome d. You like it? 24. You find a beautiful painting. Give your admiration! a. How beautiful you are b. How it is beautiful c. What a beautiful painting it is d. What painting so beautiful is

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25. Who had a birthday party? a. Donald b. Ruben c. us d. birthday 26. How old would he be on that day? a. seventeen b. twenty three c. sixteen d. twenty seven 27. Which statement is true based on the text? a. The party would be held on Mc D restaurant b. The celebration is intended for us c. Ruben would give food, drink, and entertainment d. The party would be held until 7 p.m. 28. What is the purpose of the text? a. to give announcement b. to invite friends to come c. to inform an event d. to be read COMPUTA Computer suppliers and services
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Read the text carefully to answer questions no. 32 35! Jatim Park For people in East Java, Jatim Park may have been heard many times as it is one of the famous tourism object in East Java province. Jatim Park offers a recreation place as well as a study center. Jatim Park is located at Jl. Kartika 2 Batu, East Java. To reach the location is not too difficult because the object is only 2, 5 kilos meters from Batu city. This Jatim Park tourism object is about 22 hectares width. Visitor can enjoy at least 36 kinds of facilities which can attract them as well as give new knowledge. Just after the pass gate, the visitors will find an interesting view of Galeri Nusantara area. This study offering continues to step on Taman Sejarah area, which contains of miniature temple in East Java like Sumberawan temple, customhouse of Kiai Hasan Besari Ponorogo and Sumberawan Statue. The other facility which is able to be enjoyed is Agro Park area. It presents crop and rareness fruits, animal diorama which consists of unique animals that have been conserved, and supporting games like bowling, throw ball, scooter disco, etc. Jatim Park is suitable for family and school recreation. The recreation area sites offer precious tour and can used as alternative media of study.
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32. Where is the location of Jatim Park? a. Jl Kartika 2, Batu, East Java b. Agro Park c. Galeri Nusantara d. Taman Sejarah 33. What can we find in Taman Sejarah? a. recreation place b. the miniature of temples in East Java c. unique animals that have been conserved d. customhouse of Kiai Hasan Besari Ponorogo 34. The statements below are true based on the text, except . a. Jatim Park is a recreation place as well as a study center b. Each area in Jatim Park is about 22 hectares width c. crops and rareness fruit can be found in Agro Park d. We can study about Indonesia in Jatim Park 35. What is the purpose of the text above? a. to inform the width of Jatim Park b. to give description about Jatim Park c. to tell the writers experience d. to persuade people to come there 36. (1) When the door is open, I can see the living room. It is a small room with only three chairs and a table. I like reading novels in this room (2) I live in a small house. It has five rooms: two bedrooms, a living room, a bathroom, and a kitchen. (3) I know it is a very small house but it is the best place I have ever seen (4) Next to my bedroom is my mothers. I do not know what is inside because I never come in to see. (5) My bedroom is in the left side of the living room. In this room, there is a night table next to the bed, a TV, a radio, and a computer. (6) In the right side of the living room, there is a kitchen. In the kitchen, I have everything I need when I get hungry. It is very pleasure when my mother cooks. The smell fills my whole house. The best arrangement for the descriptive above is . a. 2 1 5 4 6 3 b. 2 1 3 4 5 6 c. 3 1 4 5 6 2 d.1 3 4 6 2 5

The Amazing Taj Mahal in India Taj Mahal (37) . regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world. It was built by a Muslim Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his dear wife at Agra. Taj Mahal is a Mausoleum that houses the grave of queen Mumtaz Mahal. The mausoleum is a part of a vast complex comprising of a main gateway, an elaborate garden, a mosque (to the left), a guest house (to the right), (38) . several other palatial buildings. The Taj is at the farthest end of this complex, with the river Jamuna behind it. The Taj stands on a raised, square platform (186 x 186 feet) with its four corners truncated, forming an unequal octagon. The architectural design (39) . the interlocking arabesque concept, in which each element stands on its own and perfectly (40) . with the main structure. It uses the principles of self-replicating geometry and a symmetry of architectural elements.
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37. a. is b. was c. be d. been 38. a. or b. and c. but d. only 39. a. have used b. did use c. using d. uses 40. a. integrating b. integrated c. integrates d. integration Machu Picchu Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Incan site (41) . on a ridge between the Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mountains in Peru. It sits 7,970 feet (2,430 meters) above sea level on the eastern slope of the Andes and overlooks the Urubamba River hundreds of feet below. The sites excellent (42) . , the quality of its architecture, and the breathtaking mountain vista it occupies has made Machu Picchu one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world today. The site covers 80,000 acres (32,500 hectares). Terraced fields on the edge of the site were once used for growing crops, likely maize and potatoes. In 1911, explorer Hiram Bingham III, a professor at Yale University, visited the site and published its (43) . for the first time. He found it covered with vegetation, much of which has now been removed. The buildings were made without mortar (typical of the Inca), their granite stones quarried and precisely cut. 41. a. placed b. conditioned c. built d. located 42. a. protection b. conservation c. caretaking d. preservation 43. a. appear b. existence c. occur d. live

Read the text below carefully to answer questions number 44 46! An Embarrassing Day It started when my husband asked me to buy some plants to a nursery. I was sure for myself then I went out. When I got the place, I started to see one by one the plants there. There were many kinds of plant and it was nice. When I enjoyed myself to see and choose the plants, the owner came and asked what plants would be bought by me. I pointed out one by one the plants that I was interested in. I chose six kinds of plants. I asked the owner for some discount. When it was the time to pay for them, an embarrassing thing happened. I realized that I didnt bring my wallet. It means I didnt bring any money or identity with me. When the owner asked me to pay it, I told him slowly and gently that I forgot for my wallet. I said that I would be back and got the money. He left me alone and said nothing. 44. Where did the writer go? a. nursery b. plantation c. discount shop d. home 45. What did make her feel embarrassed? a. She bought too many flowers b. She was a poor woman c. She left her wallet d. She talked gently 46. I told him slowly and gently. The underlined word has the opposite meaning as . a. harshly b. softly c. hardly d. roughly 47. Why did the owner leave her and say nothing? a. He felt embarrassed. b. He wanted to take his money c. He had nothing to say d. He was upset to the women Traveling around the World I saved my money and (48) . two months traveling around the world. I wrote my journey in my diary. I spent a week in New York and then flew to London and enjoyed several weeks in Europe. When I (49) . seen the sights in Europe, I took a train to Istanbul and visited many places in Asia. First, I flew from his home in Mexico City to New York City. After through Asia, I went to south America and (50) . back home to Indonesia. I felt tired but I was very excited and wanted to travel again. 48. a. spending b. spent c. spend d. spends 49. a. has b. had c. do d. did 50. a. consequently b. firstly c. unfortunately d. finally