English Grade 8

The following dialogue is for question below.

Aldo : What do you think of my haircut?

Diana : That's neat and stylish! Where did you cut your hair?

Aldo : My father did it.

Diana : Your father is a sailor, isn't he?

Aldo : Yes, but he is gifted in everything, including cutting hair.

Diana : Wow, that's cool! Anyway, is he at home now?

Aldo : Yes. He is off for several weeks.

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What profession probably suits Aldo’s father after retirement?

• A tailor

• A sailor.

• A barber

• A teacher

The following dialog is for questions below.

Zaky : We've finished decorating the stage. Ma'am.

Mrs. Sekar : Wow! Beautiful! You present a unique stage concept! I am sure that the art Zaky performance will be more attractive.

Zaky : Thank you, Ma'am.

Mrs. Sekar : Who proposed the concept?

Zaky : Lili, but then we improved the idea and did the decoration together.

Mrs. Sekar : That's good. I am satisfied with your teamwork.

Zaky : Thanks, Ma'am.

Mrs. Sekar compliments Zaky and his friends for _______.

• their beautiful decoration

• their great stage concept

• their successful performance

• their idea for the art performance

The following dialog is for question below.

Zaky : We've finished decorating the stage. Ma'am.

Mrs. Sekar : Wow! Beautiful! You present a unique stage concept! I am sure that the art Zaky performance will be more attractive.

Zaky : Thank you, Ma'am.

Mrs. Sekar : Who proposed the concept?

Zaky : Lili, but then we improved the idea and did the decoration together.

Mrs. Sekar : That's good. I am satisfied with your teamwork.

Zaky : Thanks, Ma'am.

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From the dialog we know that _______.

• Zaky is the conceptor of the decoration

• Mrs. Sekar criticized the students' work

• the stage will be used for a graduation party

• the students worked hand in hand to do the decorations

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

The following dialog is for question below.

Mrs. Fatma : What happened to your shirt, Randy?

Randy : It was torn, Grandma.

Mrs. Fatma : Don't worry. I'll mend it for you.

Randy : You don't need to do that, Grandma.

Mrs. Fatma : What do you mean? Can you new it yourself?

Randy : No, grandma, but I am interested to do it myself. Is it easy, Grandma?

Mrs. Fatma : Yes. You only need to prepare the thread. Set it in the sewing machine like this.

Randy : Then, what should 1 do, Grandma?

Mrs. Fatma : Hold the cloth like this. Then, press the ON knob and start sewing. Get the point?

Randy : Yes, Grandma.

Mrs. Fatma : Now, try sewing your shirt.

Randy : O.K. Thanks, Grandma.

What is Randy going to do?

• Learn to sew a cloth

• Repair a sewing machine

• Try to sew his shirt by himself

• Sew a shirt using a sewing machine

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

The following dialog is for the question below.

Mrs. Fatma: What happened to your shirt, Randy?

Randy: It was torn, Grandma.

Mrs. Fatma: Don't worry. I'll mend it for you.

Randy: You don't need to do that, Grandma.

Mrs. Fatma: What do you mean? Can you do it yourself?

Randy: No, grandma, but I am interested to do it myself. Is it easy, Grandma?

Mrs. Fatma: Yes. You only need to prepare the thread. Set it in the sewing machine like this.

Randy: Then, what should 1 do, Grandma?

Mrs. Fatma: Hold the cloth like this. Then, press the ON knob and start sewing. Get the point?

Randy: Yes, Grandma.

Mrs. Fatma: Now, try sewing your shirt.

Randy: O.K. Thanks, Grandma.

Mrs. Fatma says, "Get the point?" What does she express?

• She compliments Randy

• She gets Randy's attention

• She asks for Randy's opinion

• She checks Randy's understanding

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

The following dialog is for the question.

Mrs. Fatma: What happened to your shirt, Randy?

Randy: It was torn, Grandma.

Mrs. Fatma: Don't worry. I'll mend it for you.

Randy: You don't need to do that, Grandma.

Mrs. Fatma: What do you mean? Can you new it yourself?

Randy: No, grandma, but I am interested to do it myself. Is it easy, Grandma?

Mrs. Fatma: Yes. You only need to prepare the thread. Set it in the sewing machine like this.

Randy: Then, what should 1 do, Grandma?

Mrs. Fatma: Hold the cloth like this. Then, press the ON knob and start sewing. Get the point?

Randy: Yes, Grandma.

Mrs. Fatma: Now, try sewing your shirt.

Randy: O.K. Thanks, Grandma.

Mrs. Fatma says, "Set it in the sewing machine like this." What does the underlined word refer to?

• The cloth

• The thread

• The machine

• The sewing machine

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

The following dialog is for the question.

Randy: Hey, listen to the loud sound! What's that?

Delia: It seems that a tree fell onto the ground.

Randy: What about going outside, to see what has happened?

Delia: We had better not do that. It is raining heavily. The wind is also blowing hard.

Randy: You're right. Let's see through the window.

Delia: O.K.

What are Randy and Delia going to do?

• Go outside

• Listen to the sound

• Continue their work

• Open the window

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

The following dialog is for the question.

Rona: I can't run this computer program. This is the first time I use it. Can you tell me how to operate it, please?

Andika: Neither can I. Let's meet Kinar. She's very good at operating computer programs.

Rona: You're right. She made a wonderful presentation last week.

From the dialog we know that _________

• Andika is smarter than Kinar

• Rona just bought a new laptop computer

• Andika helps Rona install a new corn program

• Rona and Andika are learning a new Computer program

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

The following dialog is for the question.

Mrs. Khalisa: Randy, the fan doesn't work. can you repair it?

Randy: Let me do it, Mom. I know how to repair it.

Mrs. Khalisa: Thanks, dear, but you have to be careful.

Randy: Sure, Mom.

Mrs. Khalisa: By the way, let me help you

Randy: No Mom, thanks. I can do it myself. Let me get the tools and do it right away.

Randy says, "Let me do it, Mom." The sentence shows Randy's ________.

• ability

• willingness

• certainty

• confirmation

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

The following dialog is for the question.

Reni: You know what? I have to run for 1.5 km only in fifteen minutes next week, brother. I don't think I can do it.

Agung: Let me ask you. Have you tried to do it?

Reni: No, I haven't. I can't run fast, you know.

Agung: Please listen to me. You should not lose your self-confidence.

Reni: I don't lose self-confidence, but I know my limit.

Agung: Don't say that. Motivate yourself that you can do it. I know you can do it. You just need more practice.

Reni: Thanks for your concern, but ...

Agung : No more argument. Let's jog tomorrow morning to strengthen your muscles. Everything's possible!

Reni: Thanks for always supporting me.

What is the topic of the dialog?

• Stating physical limitation

• Motivating someone

• Losing self confidence

• Running for 1.5 km in short time

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3