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FINAL TEST
ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026
Subject : English Duration : 70 minutes
Class/Semester : VIII (Eighth)/ 1 (Odd)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Write your name, class, and ID number on the answer sheet
2. Check and read all the questions carefully before answering
3. Answer the questions carefully on the answer sheet
4. Review your answer before submitting your answer sheet
Choose A, B, C or D for the correct answer!
Read the text to answer the questions 1-8!
The Brave Little Sparrow
One cold morning, a little sparrow fell from its nest after a strong wind shook the tall tree. The young
bird was too weak to fly back. A kind farmer saw the shivering bird and decided to take it to his warm
barn.
Inside the barn, the farmer placed the sparrow near a pile of hay. Slowly, the tiny bird regained its
strength. Days passed, and the sparrow became stronger and braver. One morning, the barn door was left
open. The sparrow felt the warm sunlight and heard other birds chirping outside.
Although a little scared, it spread its wings and tried to fly. At first, it stumbled, but then it finally flew
freely across the sky. The sparrow returned to the farmer’s house, singing joyfully as a sign of gratitude.
Source: Adapted from Children’s Animal Stories Collection
1. Why did the sparrow fall from its nest? 2. What did the farmer do after finding the
A. It was trying to fly sparrow?
B. The strong wind shook the tree A. He left it outside
C. The farmer pushed it B. He sold it in the market
D. It wanted to leave the nest early C. He took it to his barn
D. He built a new nest
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3. Where did the farmer place the sparrow? 6. The word “regained” in paragraph 2 line 4 is
A. On a table closest in meaning to…
B. Inside a box A. Lost
C. Near a pile of hay B. Recovered
D. On top of a roof C. Forgot
4. What helped the sparrow regain strength? D. Reduced
A. Cold weather 7. What is the main idea of the story?
B. Warm and safe place A. Farming is important for birds
C. Hunting for food B. Kindness helps others grow
D. Other birds C. Birds cannot survive alone
5. What did the sparrow do when the barn door D. You must always stay in your nest
was open? 8. What can we learn from the sparrow?
A. Hid inside the hay A. Being brave helps you achieve
B. Flew outside after trying freedom
C. Slept again B. Birds belong in barns
D. Waited for the farmer C. It’s dangerous to fly
D. Humans should not help animal
Read the text to answer the questions 9-14!
The Lost Necklace
Ana loved her grandmother’s necklace more than anything. One afternoon, while playing in the garden,
the necklace slipped from her pocket and disappeared into the grass. Ana searched everywhere but couldn't
find it.
Feeling hopeless, she sat under a tree and cried. Suddenly, a small boy from the neighborhood
approached her. After hearing what happened, he helped her look around. After a long search, he finally
spotted something shiny under a flower bush.
Ana was overjoyed and thanked the boy. She learned that asking for help was better than being sad alone.
Source: Adapted from Simple Moral Stories for Teens
9. Why did Ana lose the necklace? 10. How did Ana feel after losing the necklace?
A. She gave it to the boy A. Excited
B. It slipped from her pocket B. Angry
C. She dropped it in the house C. Hopeless
D. She broke it accidentally D. Confident
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11. Who helped Ana find the necklace? 13. What lesson did Ana learn?
A. Her grandmother A. Never play in the garden
B. A boy from the neighborhood B. Ask for help when you need it
C. Her teacher C. Don’t talk to strangers
D. Her sister D. Keep everything secret
12. Where was the necklace finally found? 14. What is the theme of the story?
A. Under a flower bush A. Friendship and cooperation
B. Inside the house B. Money and wealth
C. In Ana’s pocket C. School life
D. On the tree D. Competition
The dialogue for the questions 15-19!
Mira : “What do you think about the new library rules?”
Lina : “I think they are helpful, but some of them are too strict.”
Mira : “I agree. Especially the rule about returning books every three days.”
Lina : “Yes, I wish they gave us more time.”
Mira : “So, do you think we should give suggestions to the librarian?”
Lina : “Absolutely. Students’ opinions should be considered.
15. What are they talking about? C. “We should complain.”
A. School uniform D. “I don’t care.”
B. Library rules 18. What suggestion do they plan to do?
C. Canteen prices A. Ignore the rules
D. Classroom schedule B. Make a protest
16. Which line shows Lina giving an opinion? C. Give suggestions to the librarian
A. “I agree.” D. Stop reading books
B. “What do you think?” 19. What can be inferred from the dialogue?
C. “They are helpful, but some are too A. They hate all the rules
strict.” B. They see the rules as helpful but need
D. “Absolutely.” improvement
17. Which statement shows agreement? C. They never use the library
A. “I think they are helpful.” D. They agree the rules are perfect
B. “I agree.”
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The dialogue for the questions 20-24!
Dian : “Do you think joining an English club is useful?”
Reno : “In my opinion, it really helps improve speaking skills.”
Dian : “Yeah, I agree. It also builds confidence.”
Reno : “Should we join together?”
Dian : “Sure, but let’s check the schedule first.”
20. Reno’s opinion is… B. Bakes
A. English club is boring C. Baked
B. It helps improve speaking skills D. Baking
C. Students shouldn’t join clubs 26. We ______ a movie at the cinema last night.
D. Clubs waste time A. See
21. Which line shows Dian agreeing? B. Saw
A. “Sure, let’s check.” C. Seeing
B. “Yeah, I agree.” D. Seen
C. “Should we join together?” 27. Rani ______ her homework before dinner.
D. “Do you think it’s useful?” A. Finish
22. What is the main topic of the dialogue? B. Finished
A. Making a school rule C. Finishing
B. Joining the English club D. Finishes
C. Classroom problems 28. The students ______ a new song in music
D. Buying books class.
23. Why do they consider joining the club? A. Sing
A. To avoid homework B. Sang
B. To get snacks C. Sung
C. To improve speaking and confidence D. Singing
D. To skip classes 29. My father ______ to work by motorcycle
24. What can be concluded about both speakers? yesterday.
A. They dislike English A. Go
B. They are unsure B. Goes
C. They both think the club is beneficial C. Went
D. They refuse to join D. Gone
25. My mother ______ a delicious cake yesterday.
A. Bake
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30. The children ______ in the playground after B. Visited
school. C. Visiting
A. Play D. Visits
B. Played 32. I ______ a letter to my friend two days ago.
C. Plays A. Write
D. playing B. Wrote
31. We ______ our grandparents last weekend. C. Written
A. Visit D. Writing
Read the text below to answers questions 33-40!
How to Make a Cup of Hot Chocolate
1. Boil one cup of water or milk.
2. Put two spoons of chocolate powder into a mug.
3. Pour the hot water or milk into the mug.
4. Stir it well until the powder dissolves.
5. Add sugar if you like it sweeter.
6. Enjoy your drink.
33. What is the purpose of the text? 36. How many spoons of chocolate powder do
A. To tell a story you need?
B. To describe chocolate A. One
C. To explain how to make hot chocolate B. Two
D. To report an experiment C. Three
34. What is the first step after boiling water? D. Four
A. Stir it well 37. What can you add to make it sweeter?
B. Add sugar A. Salt
C. Put chocolate powder into a mug B. Sugar
D. Drink it immediately C. Ice
35. The word “dissolves” means… D. Water
A. Melts away 38. Which one is NOT needed in the procedure?
B. Burns A. Milk
C. Jumps B. Sugar
D. Freezes C. A mug
D. A refrigerator
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39. When should you stir the drink?
A. Before adding powder
B. After pouring hot water
C. Before boiling water
D. After drinking it
40. What is the final step?
A. Boil water
B. Enjoy your drink
C. Add more powder
D. Pour cold water
GOOD LUCK
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ANSWER KEY
1. B 21. B
2. C 22. B
3. C 23. C
4. B 24. C
5. B 25. C
6. B 26. B
7. B 27. B
8. A 28. B
9. B 29. C
10. C 30. B
11. B 31. B
12. A 32. B
13. B 33. C
14. A 34. C
15. B 35. A
16. C 36. B
17. B 37. B
18. C 38. D
19. B 39. B
20. B 40. B