Latihan ASAS KELAS 8 SEM 1 BAHASA INGGRIS 2024 PDF

LATIHAN SOAL ASAS BAHASA INGGRIS KELAS 8 T.P. 2024 / 2025 THIS HANDOUT BELONGS TO : (Name) _________________________________________________ (Class / Student Number) ___________________________________  CHAPTER 1: SIMPLE PAST TENSE A. Pay at...

LATIHAN SOAL ASAS BAHASA INGGRIS KELAS 8 T.P. 2024 / 2025 THIS HANDOUT BELONGS TO : (Name) _________________________________________________ (Class / Student Number) ___________________________________  CHAPTER 1: SIMPLE PAST TENSE A. Pay attention to the explanation.  Simple Past Tense Simple past tense is a tense used to describe an event or action that took place at a certain time in the past in simple form. The time of the event or action is known.  Function of simple past tense: used to tell events/states in the past time   Time description Time signals used in the simple past tense pattern are: Yesterday : Kemarin Last january: Januari yang lalu Yesterday morning: Kemarin pagi A moment ago: baru saja Yesterday afternoon: Kemarin siang An hour ago: satu jam yang lalu The day before yesterday: Kemarin A few minutes ago: Beberapa menit lusa yang lalu Last night: Kemarin malam Two days ago: Dua hari yang lalu Last week: Minggu lalu Several days ago: Beberapa hari lalu Last month: Bulan lalu A few days ago: Beberapa hari lalu Last year: Tahun lalu A week ago: Seminggu yang lalu Last monday: Senin yang lalu This noon: Tadi siang This moning: Tadi pagi Just now: Baru saja B. Exercise Read the text carefully entitled "My Weekend Activities" and complete the incomplete sentences using Simple Past Tense based on the information from the text. My Weekend Activities Last weekend was very busy but fun. On Saturday morning, I (1) (wake) up early and (2) (help) my mother clean the house. After that, we (3) (cook) some delicious food for lunch. In the afternoon, I (4) (visit) my best friend, Dina. We (5) (watch) a movie together at her house. On Sunday, my family and I (6) (go) to the park near our house. We (7) (have) a picnic and (8) (play) badminton. My little brother (9) (run) around the park while my parents (10) (sit) and talked under a big tree. It was a great weekend! C. Complete the following sentences with the correct past tense of the verbs based on the reading text above. 1. Last Saturday, I ___ (wake) up early and ___ (help) my mother clean the house. 2. In the afternoon, I ___ (visit) my best friend, Dina. 3. Dina and I ___ (watch) a movie together at her house. 4. On Sunday, my family and I ___ (go) to the park near our house. 5. We ___ (have) a picnic and ___ (play) badminton. 6. My little brother ___ (run) around the park. 7. My parents ___ (sit) and talked under a big tree. D. Choose a verb from the list on the table to complete the following sentence. Write the verb in the past. 1. Change 6. Listen Note: use each verb only once. 2. Paint 7. help 3. Wait 8. Arrive 4. Helo 9. Travel 5. Watch 10. Visit 6.  Ex. 1_______Visited________my friend in the hospital last night. 1. We________________to the radio until midnight 2. They________________all around the country three years ago 3. The boys _____________________ baseball in the field behind the school 4. We___________________________our livung room a soft blue color. 5. She ______________________________for him for 20 minutes at the coffee shop 6. He ________________________________how to swim when he was a child 7. Robert ____________________________________his wife wash the dishes 8. We_____________________________planes on the way to New York 9. The student ___________________________late for class 10. Susan ____________________________TV for two hours last night. E. Study the following vocabulary. You may use your dictonary to find its meaning, please memorize! Bought Fixed Helped Played Won Went Visited Walked Studied Took Cleaned Rode cooked Saw Watched Joined F. Read the dialog and choose the best answer 1-5! Rian : “Hey, Aviana! I heard you participated in the cooking competition last weekend. How was it?" Aviana: “It was amazing! I joined the competition with my cousin.” Rian : “What did you cook?” Aviana: “We made traditional dishes, like rendang and soto. The judges loved our presentation.” Rian : “Wow, that sounds delicious! Did you win?” Aviana: “Yes, we won second place! The first place went to a team from another school.” Rian : “Congratulations! By the way, what did the judges say about your dishes?” Aviana: “They said our rendang was perfectly cooked, but the soto needed more seasoning.” Rian : “I see. Will you join another competition in the future?” Aviana: “Of course! It was a great experience, and I learned a lot from it.” 1. What does Aviana do on weekends? A. She attended a cooking competition with her schoolmates. B. She participated in a cooking competition with her cousin. C. She watched the cooking bee without participating. D. He won first place in the cooking competition. 2. What is the relationship between Aviana’s rendang and the judges' results? A. Aviana’s rendang was not cooked well and was criticized by the judges. B. Aviana’s rendang was considered perfect by the judges. C. Aviana’s rendang did not catch the judges' attention.  D. The judges thought Aviana’s rendang was too salty. 3. What results did Aviana achieve in the competition? A. Aviana and her team did not get any position. B. Aviana won first place. C. Aviana and her cousin won second place. D. Aviana only learned to cook without participating in the competition. 4. What does Avaina think about the experience of participating in the cooking competition? A. Aviana felt that the competition was useless. B. Aviana thought the experience was fun and useful. C. Aviana felt disappointed with the result of the race. D. Aviana felt that she did not learn much from the competition. 5. What do the judges think needs to be improved about Aviana’s soto? A. The soto is too watery and unattractive. B. The soto is too spicy to be enjoyed. C. Soto needs more seasoning. D. Soto is overcooked so it tastes bland. For number 6- 7 Read the dialog below, and choose the best answer! Gina : “Hi, Vani! Did you attend the charity event last Sunday?” Vani : "Yes, I did! It was such a meaningful event." Gina : "What did you do there?" Vani : "I helped organize the donations and served food for the guests. The best part was seeing everyone happy and grateful." Gina : "That’s amazing! What do you think about participating in events like this?" Vani : "I think it’s a great way to help others and make a positive impact on the community." 6. What does Vani think of the charity event? A. It's not that important. B. The event is very meaningful and useful. C. The event is too tiring to enjoy. D. The event did not meet her expectations 7. What is Vani’s opinion on participating in charity? A. Rina thinks that charity work is a waste of time. B. She doesn't think charity has a positive impact. C. Rina believes that charity is a good way to help others. D. Rina thinks that charity is just for fun. 8. What was the best part of Vani’s experience at the charity event? A. Organizing donations and food for guests. B. Seeing everyone feeling happy and grateful. C. Finishing the event ahead of schedule. D. Got an award for his help. 9. Why does Vani consider charity a positive thing? A. Because she likes organizing events.  B. Because she finds it fun. C. Because it has a positive impact on the community. D. Because he could meet many famous people. 10. According to the conversation, what was Vani’s impression after attending the charity event? A. She felt that the event was too busy to be enjoyed. B. She felt satisfied and happy to be able to help others. C. She felt unimpressed with the show. D. She felt that the event was only about collecting donations. CHAPTER 2: PRESENT CONTINUOS TENSE Pay attention to the explanation.  CHAPTER 3: PAST CONTINUOS TENSE A. Pay Attention to the explanation The Past Continuous Tense is used to describe actions that are taking place at a specific time in the past. This tense is often used to describe that an event was happening when another event occurred, or to give context that two actions took place simultaneously. By using the Past Continuous Tense, you can describe a more detailed situation of what was happening at a certain time in the past. Note: Past Continuous Tense is useful when you want to explain an ongoing event and give a clearer background to the story. Characteristics of Past Continuous Tense 1. Use of “was” or “were” The Past Continuous Tense always uses the past tense of “to be” which is was (for singular subjects: I, he, she, it) and were (for plural subjects: you, we, they). Example: - I was studying - They were playing 2. Use of Verb – ing After was or were, verbs in the verb-ing form are used to show that the action is taking place. Example: - We were walking to school - She was reading a book 3. Showing Actions in Progress in the Past Past Continuous is used to express that the action or activity happened at a specific time in the past. Example: at 07.00 PM yesterday, I was cooking dinner 4. Two Simultaneous Actions in the Past This tense can be used to describe two actions that happened simultaneously in the past. Example: - While I was studying, my lil sister was playing tiktok 5. Specific Time Contexts in the Past Past Continuous Tense often uses specific time adverbs, such as 8pm yesterday or last night, to clarify when the action took place. Example: - At 10 AM two days ago, they were working in the garden Formula of Past Continuous Tense Sentence Types Formula Example Meaning Sentences Affirmative Subject + was/were She was studying Dia sedang belajar + Verb – ing when I called her. ketika saya menelponnya. Negative Subject + was/were They were not Mereka tidak  Sentence Types Formula Example Meaning Sentences + not + Verb – ing playing roller sedang bermain skates at 4 p.m. sepatu roda pada pukul 4 sore. Interrogative Was/Were + Were we watching Apakah kita sedang subject + Verb – ing the same movie menonton film yesterday? yang sama kemarin? Negative Was/Were + Wasn’t she working Apakah dia tidak interrogative Subject + not + when you saw her? sedang bekerja Verb – ing ketika kamu melihatnya? An Explanation: Subject + Was/Were + Verb – ing  Was is used for singular subjects: I, he, she, it.  Were is used for plural subjects: you, we, they. Example Sentence: 1. Affirmative sentence  I was watching TV at 8 PM.  They were playing roller skates yesterday. 2. Negative sentence  I was no (wasn’t) watching TV at 8 PM.  They were not (weren’t) playing roller skates yesterday. 3. Interrogative sentence  Was she watching TV at 8 PM?  Were they playing roller skates yesterday? B. Given the following random words, arrange them into compound sentences using Past Continuous Tense correctly! 1. was / playing / he / soccer / when / the phone / rang 2. I / eating / dinner / when / she / called / me 3. while / reading / book / was / she / the rain / pouring / outside 4. they / studying / when / we / arrived 5. she / talking / to / her / friends / when / the teacher / entered / the room C. Exercise: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in past continuous or past simple, based on what was happening in the past: Conversation: Mira: Hey, Rina! What ______ (1) you ______ (do) yesterday at 5 PM? Rina: Oh, I was studying for my exams. My mom ______ (2) ______ (cook) dinner in the kitchen, and my brother ______ (3) ______ (play) games in his room. Mira: That sounds like a busy afternoon! I ______ (4) ______ (watch) a movie with my family when the doorbell ______ (5) ______ (ring). It was my friend, Tina, who ______ (6) ______ (bring) me a surprise gift. D. Choose the correct answer Instructions: Choose the correct noun from the list to complete each sentence. Breakfast homework game dinner exam 1. I always have cereal for ______ in the morning. 2. After school, I usually do my ______ for 2 hours. 3. We played a board ______ yesterday afternoon. 4. My family has ______ together at 7 PM every day. 5. I have an important ______ tomorrow. I need to study. 6. I love having ______ with my family on weekends CHAPTER 3: RECOUNT TEXT A. Pay Attention to the explanation. Recount text is a type of text that tells about a story, action, or activity. Usually, recount text tells about someone's experience. The purpose of recount text is to entertain the reader, so there is no conflict in this text. In addition, this text also aims to provide information to the reader. The Function of Recount Text: Since recount text is a type of text that recounts events or occurrences experienced in the past, the function of recount text is to attract readers' attention and provide entertainment for readers. 1. Types of Recount Text  Personal Recount: Recount that tells personal experiences in the past.  Factual Recount: This is a form of storytelling that recounts facts that have happened in the past. 2. Characteristics of Recount Text  Uses past tense sentences, such as went, departed, would, woke up, and so on.  Uses adverbs and adverb phrases to express time, place, and manner, such as: Last September, Pari Island, on the second day, and so on.  Use conjunctions and time conjunctions to sequence events or occurrences, such as: and, before, then, after that, and so on. 3. Generic Structure of Recount Text  Orientation Tells about background information about who, where, when the incident or event occurred.  Events Tells a series of events that occur in chronological order.  Re-orientation This is the ending or conclusion of the story. To close a story, we can give our opinion about the story. Example of recount text: Holiday in Santolo Beach When Idul Fitri holiday, after visiting my parent at Pameungpeuk, Garut, I and my family went to Santolo Beach to refresh our mind after the longtime of work. It's rarely to take a vacation because I'm very busy. The way to Santolo beach is quite good, and the view is really beautiful. On our left and right is full of rice fields and many coconut trees along the way. But when we nearly arrived, there was a long traffic jam so we hardly to get in into the beach. I guess this was because of the Idul Fitri holiday, so people want to go to beach too. Then we just take a walk to the beach because it was not far. Fortunately the weather was not too hot on that day. After we arrived, the beach was so crowded. But we still enjoyed the time by took pictures, swimming, playing sand, and go around the beach by boat. We stay overnight in the inn that we have rent before. We got up so early in the morning that we could enjoy sunrise landscape at the beach. My cousin playing with white sand and I took a picture of him. A day at Santolo beach felt so short, we were quite tired for playing a whole day, but we were very happy. B. Multiple choice Reading for Questions 1 to 4. One holiday, Vandra visited his aunt in a village. It was his first experience of traveling by train, but he enjoyed it. He arrived at the railway station at 3 p.m. His uncle’s house was not far from the railways station, so he decided to go there by horse cart. Vandra stopped a horse cart. To his surprise, the rider was a woman. She was dark skinned and looked strong. Along the journey, they had a chit-chat. The rider told him about her life. She is a wife with three children. She was simple, but had a great dream. She wanted her children to be successful. As a mother, she was willing to work hard for her children’s education. She never gave up. She belived that her hard work would be paid off. Vandra was amazed at the horse cart rider’s story. What a great woman. 1. What is the text about? A. Vandra’s travelling experiene B. The life story of a horse cart rider C. A horse cart rider’s hard work D. Vandra’s experience on a train 2. What was the horse cart’s rider like? A. Honest B. Hard working C. Kindhearted D. Generous 3. “She never give up” What is the closest meaning of the bolded phrase? A. Fought againts B. Felt sorry C. Complained D. Surrended  4. Why did Vandra take a great respect to the horse cart’s rider? A. She stuggled for the succes B. She was the only woman who rode a horse card C. She lived with her three children D. She was simple, but had a great dream Reading question for 5 – 8 On Monday morning Adi woke up late.. Before leaving for school, his mother reminded him of having breakfast, but he refused. He was afraid of being late. Adi arrived at school only one minute before the bell rang. All students walked towards the school yard. They would have a flag hoisting ceremony. It was very hot and the sun shone very brightly. During the ceremony, Adi felt dizzy and his eyes were blurred. He tried to stand up still, but he could not hold on. He trembled and fainted. He didn’t know what happened next. When he opened her eyes, he was in the medical room with his class teacher and Riski, his best friend. Riski gave him a glass of hot tea and a piece of bread. 5. What is the main idea of paragraph one? A. Adi’s mother reminded him of having breakfast B. Adi skipped breakfast C. Adi was afraid of arriving late at school D. Adi woke up late 6. What would happen if Adi had breakfast A. He missed the hoisting flag caremony B. He would arrive at school early C. His mother would be angry with him D. He could attend the caremony well 7. Where did Adi tremble and faint? A. At home B. In the medical room C. At the school yard D. In his classroom 8. From the text we know that…. A. Adi arrived late at school B. Adi felt unwell during the caremony C. Riski stood up next to Adi during the caremony D. Nobody care about Adi Reading question for 9 – 15 Marie Curie: A Pioneer in Science Marie Curie was born on November 7, 1867, in Warsaw, Poland. She was the youngest of five children in a family of teachers. From an early age, Marie showed exceptional talent in academics, especially in mathematics and physics. However, as a woman in Poland during the 19th century, she faced many challenges in pursuing higher education. Determined to continue her studies, Marie moved to Paris in 1891 to study at the University of Paris (Sorbonne). She excelled in her studies, earning degrees in physics and mathematics. During her time in Paris, she met Pierre Curie, a brilliant physicist who later became her husband. Together, they shared a passion for science and groundbreaking research. In 1903, Marie and Pierre Curie, along with Henri Becquerel, were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their discovery of radioactivity. Marie continued her research after Pierre’s tragic death in 1906, becoming the first woman to win a second Nobel Prize in 1911, this time in Chemistry, for her discovery of radium and polonium. Her discoveries revolutionized the field of science and medicine, particularly in cancer treatment. Marie Curie’s life was not without hardship. Despite her immense contributions to science, she faced criticism and prejudice as a female scientist. Nevertheless, her perseverance and dedication inspired generations of scientists worldwide. Today, she is remembered as one of the greatest scientific minds in history. 9. What is mentioned in paragraph 1? A. Marie Curie’s research discoveries B. Marie Curie’s life in Paris C. Marie Curie’s awards D.. Marie Curie’s childhood and early education 10. What was Marie Curie’s second Nobel Prize awarded for? A. Creating cancer treatments B. Discovering radium and polonium C. Discovering radioactivity D. Researching mathematics 11. How did Marie Curie’s discoveries impact the field of medicine? A. They created better hospital equipment. B. They cured several diseases C. They helped improve vaccines. D. They advanced cancer treatment methods. 12. Why did Marie Curie move to Paris in 1891? A. To meet Pierre Curie B. To study at the University of Paris C. To work in a scientific laboratory D. To escape from prejudice in Poland 13. Which paragraph explains the challenges Marie Curie faced as a female scientist? A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4 14. When did Marie Curie receive her first Nobel Prize? A. 1903 B. 1906 C. 1921 D. 1911 15. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To describe Marie Curie’s challenges and achievements B. To inform about Marie Curie’s personal life C. To discuss the role of women in science D. To explain how to win a Nobel Prize Reading Question for 16 – 20 The Unexpected Art Class One day, during art class, our teacher, Mr. Adi, told us we would be drawing portraits of each other. Everyone was excited but also a little nervous. We were paired randomly, and I got paired with my best friend, Ana. We both laughed, knowing this was going to be interesting because neither of us was good at drawing. When we started, I tried my best to draw Ana’s face, but somehow, her nose ended up looking like a carrot. Ana, on the other hand, gave me a picture with eyes that were completely uneven and ears that looked like pancakes. We couldn’t stop laughing as we compared our masterpieces. Even Mr. Adi chuckled when he saw our work. Things got even funnier when Mr. Adi decided to display everyone’s portraits on the classroom wall. One by one, he pinned them up, and the class burst into laughter at how silly and creative some of the drawings were. Ana and I felt proud because ours got the loudest laughs. Although we didn’t win the “Best Portrait” award, that art class became one of the most memorable moments in school. It reminded us that having fun and enjoying the process is just as important as doing something perfectly. 16. What is the main idea of the first paragraph? A. Mr. Adi put up his work on the wall. B. Students were asked to make portraits of classmates. C. Ana won the award for the best portrait. D. Ana and her friend's artwork is the funniest. 17. What is the focus of the third paragraph? A. All the students drew seriously. B. Their work was displayed on the classroom wall and made everyone laugh. C. Rina won the best drawing award. D. The students were given an assignment to redraw their portraits. 18. What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph? A. The author and Rina didn't win the award, but are still happy. B. Rina was embarrassed by her drawing. C. Mr. Adi gave prizes to all the students. D. The author and Rina got better at drawing. 19. Why did the writer and Ana keep laughing while drawing? A. Because they mocked each other B. Because their drawings look funny C. Because their friends drew badly D. Because they get help from the teacher 20. What is the moral message of this text? A. Drawing should always be perfect. B. It is important to have fun and enjoy the learning process. C. The result of the work is more important than the process. D. Art teachers don't care about student work. E. Fill in the blank with correct words! Fill in the blanks (1-5) with the following words: 1. Appreciate 2. Kimono 3. Slurp 4. Shoes 5. transportation  A New Experience in Japan Last summer, I visited Japan for a cultural exchange program. On my first day, I experienced my first cultural shock when I noticed how quiet the public _______ (1) was. People barely spoke, even on crowded trains. One morning, I went to a traditional Japanese house for tea. I was surprised to see that everyone had to remove their _______ (2) before entering the house. It felt a bit strange at first, but I understood it was a sign of respect. During dinner, I learned something new about Japanese table manners. It is considered polite to _______ (3) noodles loudly to show you enjoy the meal. Back in my country, making noise while eating is seen as rude! On another occasion, I attended a festival and was amazed to see everyone wearing traditional clothing like _______ (4). I was given one to try, and though it was a bit tricky to wear, it made me feel like part of the celebration. Despite the cultural differences, I appreciated how welcoming and kind the people were. This experience taught me to embrace new customs and _______ (5) the beauty of diversity. 6. invented - Benyamin Franklin - 1752 - was - in - the - by - lightning conductor. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 The best arrangement is.... A. 6-8-4-1-5-3-7-2 B. 6-8-4-3-5-1-2-7 C. 6-8-4-1-3-5-7-2 D. 6-8-4-1-5-3-2-7 7. workers - the - was - designed - professional - beautifully - renovated - house - by 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 The best arrangement is.... A. 2-4-6-8-3-7-9-5-1 B. 2-6-8-3-4-7-9-5-1 C. 2-6-4-8-3-7-9-5- 1 D. 2-6-8-4-5-9-1 -3- 7 8. Arrange these sentences to make a meaningful paragraph! 1) They explained the school traditions to me. 2) The visit was interesting. 3) Finally, my new friends brought dinner for me. 4) I visited Global School last week. 5) First, I asked some students a few questions. 6) Then they showed me the school. A. 5-4-2-6-1-3 B. 4-5-6-1-3-2 C. 4-2-5-6-1-3 D. 5-6-1-3-4-2 9. was - her - speech - Ms. Nyen - the microphone 1 2 3 4 5 giving - when - failed 6 7 8 The correct arrangement is.... A. 4-1-2-3-5-6-7-8 B. 4-2-1-5-3-6-8-7 C. 4-1-6-5-2-3-7-8 D. 4-1-6-2-3-7-5-8 10. The best arrangement for a good paragraph is.... 1) My father drove the car carefully 2) We went there by car. 3) Last weekend my family had a picnic to Puncak: 4) We arrived at ten o’clock in the playground at Puncak. 5) At twelve o’clock we had lunch together. 6) My mother and I brought our luggage out of the car and set up the tent. A. 3-2-6-1-4-5 B. 3-2-1-4-6-5 C. 3-2-1-6-4-5 D. 3-2-4-1-6-5 F. True or false statement Determine whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) The Funniest Day at School Last Monday, I had the funniest day ever at school. It all started during our science class when Mr. Hadi asked me to demonstrate how a balloon could expand when filled with air. Excitedly, I blew into the balloon, but I blew too hard, and the balloon popped loudly, starting everyone in the classroom! Later, during recess, I was eating a sandwich when my friend, Budi, decided to prank me. He placed a fake cockroach on my tray. I screamed so loudly that everyone in the cafeteria turned to look at me. Budi laughed so hard that he almost fell off his chair. After recess, we have PE class. Our teacher asked us to practice jumping over a hurdle. When it was my turn, I tripped and landed on a soft pile of mats. Everyone started clapping and cheering, saying I had the most "graceful" fall of the day. At the end of the day, my classmates kept teasing me about all the funny things that had happened. Even though it was a bit embarrassing, I couldn't stop laughing when I thought about it later at home. 1. The author successfully demonstrates how a balloon inflates without any problems. (T/F) 2. The writer's friend put a real cockroach on a tray during recess. (T/F) 3. The writer fell while trying to jump over an obstacle in gym class. (T/F) 4. The classmates did not laugh at the author's incidents throughout the day. (T/F) 5. The author felt so embarrassed that he could not laugh when he thought about the incident at home. (T/F) CHAPTER 4: Asking Attention and Giving Response A. Pay Attention to the explanation Asking and Giving attention: Asking for and giving attention is one such expression. It can be concluded that asking attention is an expression that you express when you want to be noticed. Whereas giving attention is an expression that is the answer if you are indeed paying attention. You might encounter this situation in class, in a discussion group, or in a conversation between two people. 1. How to express the desire to be noticed When requesting an interlocutor, there are formal expressions and non- formal expressions. If it's a formal expression, you would usually use it with older people, people you just met, or in official situations. This is different from the non-formal expressions that you usually say in your daily life. Whether it's when communicating with peers, people close to you, and so on.  Examples of asking attention sentences for formal situations and also for non- formal situations! EXPRESSION MEANING  May I have your attention?  Bolehkah saya meminta perhatian  Attention please! Anda?  Please pay attention to me!  Tolong perhatikan!  Excuse me  Tolong beri saya perhatian!  Can I have your time for a while?  Permisi  Hello  Bolehkah saya meminta waktumu  I’m sorry if I bother you, but… sebentar?  Could you pay attention to things  Halo that I would say?  Maaf jika saya mengganggu Anda, tapi…  Bisakah kamu memerhatikan apa yang akan saya bicarakan?  Hi  Hai  Look at me!  Lihat aku!  Hey, look up here!  Hey, lihat ke atas sini!  Look  Lihat  Listen  Dengarkan  Listen to me  Dengarkan aku  Please listen to what I want to say  Tolong dengarkan apa yang akan aku katakan 2. How to Answer if You're Paying Attention Now that you know how to ask for attention, you should know how to answer. This will be known as giving attention, which you will often say in your daily life. When your interlocutor asks you to pay attention, what do you usually say? Usually, most people would say “Yes?”, “What happened?”, and so on. This depends on the context of the conversation between you and the other person. Sometimes it's formal, and sometimes it's informal.  Here are some examples of giving attention sentences that you can express in both types of situations! Expression Meaning  Yes, of course!  Iya, tentu saja!  You have all my attention.  Kamu punya semua  Definitely! perhatianku.  You can speak!  Tentu saja!  Of course I’ll pay attention to  Kamu boleh berbicara? you.  Tentu saja aku akan memerhatikan kamu!  Expression Meaning  What happened?  Apa yang terjadi?  Yes, I’m listening.  Iya, aku mendengarkanmu.  I got it.  Aku mengerti.  Really?  Benarkah?  That’s cool.  Keren!  And then? What happened  Lalu? Apa yang terjadi next? selanjutnya?  That’s interesting.  Itu menarik.  What is it?  Apa itu?  Then?  Lalu?  Wow, that’s amazing!  Wow, menakjubkan sekali!  Example dialog 1) In class, a student wants to make sure his friends are paying attention to his presentation. Andi: "Excuse me, everyone. Can I have your attention, please?" Budi: "Sure, Andi. What's up?" Andi: "I want to start my presentation about renewable energy. Are you ready to listen?" Citra: "Yes, Andi. We're ready. Please go ahead." Andi: "Thank you. So, today I'll explain three main points about renewable energy." 2) A friend was telling a story in the cafeteria. Lisa: "Hey, guys! Listen to this. I have something exciting to tell you!" Rini: "What is it, Lisa? Tell us!" Dina: "Yes, we're listening. What happened?" Lisa: "I just won the storytelling competition in our school!" Rini: "Wow, that's amazing! Congratulations!"  Example : Write the implied meaning Instructions: After reading the dialogue, write what you think is implied by each statement. Dialogue: Mia: "I designed this poster for the school’s charity event. What do you think, Jake?" Jake: "It looks fantastic, Mia! I love how organized and eye-catching it is." Mia: "Thanks, Jake! I was worried it wouldn’t stand out enough." Jake: "You’ve got nothing to worry about. This will definitely grab everyone’s attention!" Questions: 1. What does Jake imply when he says, "It looks fantastic"? (Possible Answer: He is impressed by Mia’s design and thinks it is well done.) 2. What does Mia mean when she says, "I was worried it wouldn’t stand out enough"? (Possible Answer: She was unsure if her poster would be noticeable or appealing.) 3. What does Jake suggest by saying, "This will definitely grab everyone’s attention"? (Possible Answer: He believes Mia’s poster is very attractive and will catch people’s interest.) B. Consider the following incomplete dialogue: Ami has just finished an art project and wants to show the results to her friends. Ami: "Hey, everyone! ______ (1) ______" Santi: "Sure, Ami. What is it?" Ami: "Look at this painting I made for the school art competition!" Santi: "Wow, that’s amazing! ______ (2) ______" Ami: "Thank you! I worked really hard on it." 1. Choose the correct expression to complete the blank (1). a. “I don't care.” b. “Can you listen to me for a moment?” c. “Why don't you leave me alone?” d. “Sorry, I'm busy right now.” 2. Choose the correct expression to complete the blank (2). a. “Not very interesting.” b. “Can I see it closer?” c. “Why did you make it?” d. “Sorry, I don't understand.” Read the following dialogue and answer the questions for 3 – 5: Budi: "Look at my drawing for the art project, Rani. Do you think its good enough?" Rani: "Wow, it’s amazing, Budi! You must have used a lot of detail here." Budi: "Thanks, Rani. I wanted to make it as realistic as possible." Rani: "You succeeded! The shading and colors are really impressive." Budi: "I appreciate that. It means a lot to me." 3. What can we infer about Budi’s drawing skills? a. He didn’t put much effort into his drawing. b. He is skilled at creating detailed and realistic artwork. c. He struggles with shading and colors. d. He feels insecure about his drawing abilities. 4. What does Rani imply by saying, "The shading and colors are really impressive"? a. Budi needs to improve his shading and coloring skills. b. She is genuinely impressed with Budi’s effort and talent. c. She thinks Budi should choose simpler designs. d. She doesn’t like the drawing but wants to be polite. 5. How does Budi feel about Rani’s feedback? a. He is indifferent to her opinion. b. He feels disappointed by her comments. c. He appreciates her positive feedback. d. He feels embarrassed and wants to change the drawing. C. Instructions: Read the dialogue below and determine if each statement is True or False based on the implied meaning. Dialogue: Emma: "Look at this painting I made for the art competition, Sarah." Sarah: "Wow, Emma! That’s amazing. I love how you blended the colors." Emma: "Thank you! I spent hours working on it to make it perfect." Sarah: "You’ve got real talent, Emma. I’m sure the judges will love it." Statements: 1. Emma worked hard to create the painting. 2. Sarah thinks Emma should improve her painting. 3. Emma is confident her painting will win the competition. 4. Sarah admires Emma’s painting skills. 5. Emma didn’t spend much time on the painting. CHAPTER 5: MODAL A. Pay Attention to the explanation Modal: A modal is the name given to a category of 'auxiliary verbs' in English grammar. In its own usage, this form of auxiliary verb is usually referred to as modal verbs or auxiliary verbs. Function of Modals Modals verbs in mostly followed by a first-form verb or verb1 SUBJECT + MODAL VERBS + VERB 1 B. Question: Modals and Notice Texts in Public Places Read the following notice or announcement text, then choose the sentence that uses the modal that best suits the content of the text. 1. “No Entry Without Permission.” A. You must get permission to enter this area. B. You can enter without asking. C. You might go in if no one sees you. D. You should leave immediately after entering. 2. “Please keep silence. This is a hospital area.” A. You must not make any noise here. B. You can talk loudly here. C. You should ignore this notice. D. You might play music here. 1. “Do not feed the animals.” A. You must not feed the animals. B. You may feed the animals if you want. C. You should feed the animals with special food. D. You might ignore this rule if you have food. 2. “Parking for Customers Only.” A. You must not park here if you are not a customer. B. You can park here even if you are not a customer. C. You should park here only at night. D. You might park anywhere in this area. 3. “Smoking is prohibited in this area.” A. You must not smoke in this area. B. You may smoke if no one is around. C. You might smoke only at night. D. You should smoke here with permission. C. Complete the dialogue below with the most appropriate modal verbs. Use the following words: can, must, will, may, should. Dialogue: Planning a Vacation Together 1. Andi: Hi, Rina! Have you thought about what we ___ (1) do for the weekend? 2. Rina: Yes, I was thinking we ___ (2) go hiking. The weather forecast looks good. 3. Andi: That sounds fun! But we ___ (3) prepare some snacks and water before we go. 4. Rina: You're right. And we ___ (4) check if everyone has proper shoes and clothes. 5. Andi: Good idea! I ___ (5) bring a map and a flashlight, just in case. D. Complete the short story blanks with appropriate verbs and modals. Story: Next weekend, my friends and I are planning a trip to the mountains. We ___ (1) prepare all the camping gear before we leave. Everyone ___ (2) bring their own sleeping bags. We ___ (3) decide whether to take the long trail or the short one. If it rains, we ___ (4) find a place to stay nearby. Hopefully, we ___ (5) enjoy a beautiful sunrise the next morning!  CHAPTER 6: Comparative and Superlative A. Pay attention to the explanation. 1. Comparative Comparative degree is one part of degrees of comparison which states the nature or description of something as being superior when compared to something else. In Comparative degree, adjectives or adverbs will experience changes in form according to their degree of comparison.  Comparative Degree Function Comparative Degree is used when you want to compare one thing with another. Degrees of Comparison consists of 3 forms including: 1. Positive degree 2. Comparative degree 3. Superlative degree B. Based on the data presented in the table below, choose the correct sentence that uses the comparative or superlative degree appropriately. Table: Average Temperatures in Three Cities City Average Temperature © Jakarta 30 Bandung 23 Surabaya 33 1. Based on the table, which sentence correctly uses the comparative degree? A. Jakarta is the coldest city among the three. B. Surabaya is hotter than Bandung. C. Bandung is the hottest city of all. D. Jakarta is as hot as Surabaya. 2. Which sentence correctly uses the superlative degree? A. Surabaya is the hottest city among the three. B. Bandung is colder than Jakarta. C. Jakarta is hotter than Surabaya. D. Bandung is as cold as Surabaya. 3. Based on the data, which sentence is correct? A. Surabaya is the hottest city, and Bandung is the coldest. B. Jakarta is hotter than Surabaya. C. Bandung is hotter than Jakarta. D. All three cities have the same temperature. 4. Cheese butter potato chip is not too salty. Salted egg potato chip is very salty. There is …. salt in Cheese butter potato chip and there is …. salt in salted egg potato chip. A. more - fewer B. fewer - more C. less - more D. more – less 5. Risma and Riri join marathon competition. Risma can run for 5 KM. But Riri gives up earlier than Risma. Risma can run............. than Riri. A. Farrer B. More far C. Farther D. Farthest 6. My brother always ranks first in his class. And so do I. I am........ my brother. A. As smart as B. Smarter than C. Smarter D. Smartest 7. Analyze these sentences. Which sentence is the best grammatically? A. Russia is more larger than USA. B. My house is bigger then her house. C. The children are taller than their parents. D. I am not more smarter than my brother.  8. My school is 3 Km from here, the market is 4 Km from here and the Town Square is 5 Km from here. Which statement is not true? A. the school is nearer than the market B. the market is nearer than the Town Square C. the school is the nearest D. the market is the farthest 9. When it comes to Physics subject, I am …….. in my class because I can’t remember the formulas. A. worse B. the worst C. good D. the best 10. Dian’s jacket is Rp. 325.000 Andzar’s jacket is Rp. 250.000 Dessy’s jacket is Rp. 275.000 Andzar has the …… jacket among all. A. most expensive B. more expensive C. most cheap D. Cheaper C. Fill in blanks by using the most appropriate words in Positive Degree form. 1. My sister got 1st rank. My brother got 1st rank. My sister is as ……….. as my brother. 2. I can speak English ad Japanese well. My English is as ……….. as my Japanese. 3. Tara is 150 cm. Tata is 150 cm. Tara is as ………… as Tata. 4. Ruler A is 30 cm. Ruler B is 30 cm. Ruler A is as ………. as ruler B. 5. Danny is a handsome boy. His father is also handsome. Danny is as …………….. as his father. D. Choose the correct adjective and make comparisons 1. The mountain is.........................than the hill. (big-small) 2. Milk is........................than carbonated beverage. (bad-good) 3. I am..................than my younger sister. (young-old) 4. An SUV car is ….. than sport car. (fast-slow) 5. Brad Pitt is.......................than Mr.Bean. (handsome-ugly) ~~ Good luck for your exams~~