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MID-TERM TEST
ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026
Subject : English Duration : 70 minutes
Class/Semester : VIII (Eighth)/ 1 (First)

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

A. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Choose A, B, C or D for the correct answer!

Read the text to answer the questions 1-5!

The Mouse Deer

Once upon a time, there lived a small mouse deer in the forest. One day, he was very thirsty and went to the
river to drink. However, a crocodile was waiting in the water and wanted to eat him. The mouse deer was
frightened but he tried to think of a clever plan to escape.

The mouse deer said to the crocodile, "Mr. Crocodile, the king will hold a big feast and he wants to count all
the crocodiles in this river." The crocodile was interested and called all his friends to line up across the river.
The clever mouse deer jumped on their backs one by one, counting them as he crossed to the other side. When
he reached the safe ground, he laughed and said, "Thank you for helping me cross the river, foolish
crocodiles!" Then he ran away into the forest.
Source: Cerita rakyat Indonesia "Kancil dan Buaya"
1. Why did the mouse deer go to the river? 2. What did the crocodile want to do to the
A. To meet his friends mouse deer?
B. To find some food A. Help him cross the river
C. Because he was thirsty B. Eat him
D. To take a bath C. Play with him
D. Show him the way home
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3. What did the mouse deer tell the crocodile 5. What happened at the end of the story?
about? A. The mouse deer became friends
A. A dangerous hunter in the forest with the crocodiles
B. A big feast organized by the king B. The crocodiles caught and ate the
C. A hidden treasure in the river mouse deer
D. His sick family at home C. The mouse deer escaped and the
crocodiles realized they were
4. How did the mouse deer cross the river?
tricked
A. He swam across it
D. The king came and punished the
B. He used a boat
crocodiles
C. He jumped on the crocodiles' backs
D. He flew over it

Read the text to answer the questions 6-13!

The Clever Rabbit and the Lion

One day, a fierce lion lived in a dense forest and hunted many animals every day. The animals in the forest
were terrified and decided to make a deal with the lion. They promised to send one animal to the lion each
day so he wouldn't hunt them all. The lion agreed to this arrangement. One day, it was a small rabbit's turn to
go to the lion. The clever rabbit thought of a plan to save himself and free all the animals from the lion's terror.

The rabbit arrived late to meet the lion. The angry lion roared, "Why are you late? I'm very hungry!" The
clever rabbit bowed and said, "I'm sorry, Your Majesty. I was coming with another rabbit, but on the way, we
met another lion. He was very big and powerful, and he ate my companion. He also said he was the king of
this forest, not you." The lion became furious and demanded, "Show me where this lion is!" The rabbit led the
lion to a deep well. When the lion looked into the well, he saw his own reflection and thought it was the other
lion. He roared at his reflection, and the echo roared back. Enraged, the lion jumped into the well to fight his
reflection and drowned. The clever rabbit had saved all the animals in the forest.

Source: The classic Panchatantra Fables

6. What did the animals in the forest promise to 7. Why did the rabbit arrive late to meet the lion?
the lion? A. He was preparing a special gift for the
A. They would find him a new home lion
B. They would send one animal to him B. He got lost in the forest
daily C. He was thinking of a plan to trick the
C. They would bring him water every lion
morning D. He was helping another injured animal
D. They would hunt food for him together

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8. How did the lion feel when the rabbit arrived 11. What did the lion see when he looked into the
late? well?
A. Happy and excited A. Another rabbit hiding there
B. Confused and worried B. His own reflection
C. Angry and hungry C. A group of animals waiting for him
D. Sad and disappointed D. A treasure chest
9. What did the rabbit tell the lion about another 12. Why did the lion jump into the well?
lion? A. He wanted to drink water because he
A. The other lion wanted to be friends was thirsty
with him B. He was trying to escape from the rabbit
B. The other lion had eaten the rabbit's C. He wanted to fight what he thought
companion and claimed to be the king was another lion
C. The other lion was asking for help D. He was looking for food at the bottom
D. The other lion had left the forest 13. What was the result of the rabbit's clever plan?
forever A. The lion became friends with all
10. Where did the rabbit take the lion? animals
A. To a deep cave B. The lion moved to another forest
B. To a high mountain C. The lion drowned and all animals were
C. To a deep well saved
D. To a dark tunnel D. The lion caught the rabbit and ate him

The dialogue for the questions 14-18!

Tia : “What do you think about the food in our school cafeteria?”

Raka : “Honestly, I think it’s okay. Some meals are tasty, but others are too salty or bland.”

Tia : “I agree with you. I enjoy some dishes, especially the pasta, but I wish there were more healthy
options.”

Raka : “Yes, adding more vegetables and fruits would be great. Do you think the cafeteria should ask
students for suggestions?”

Tia : “Definitely. Collecting students’ opinions can improve the menu. But they should also consider
nutritional balance.”

Raka : “I think it’s important to balance taste and health. Maybe we can suggest a weekly feedback
system.”

Tia : “Good idea. So basically, you support changes but want them to be practical and balanced?”

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Raka : “Exactly. Changes are welcome if they benefit everyone.”

14. What is the main topic of the dialogue? B. “I disagree completely.”

A. School rules C. “Stop talking.”
B. Cafeteria food D. “The food is bad.”
C. Homework assignments 17. How do they suggest improving the cafeteria?
D. School uniforms A. Changing the teacher
15. Which sentence shows Raka giving an opinion B. Asking students for suggestions and
about the food? balancing nutrition
A. “Honestly, I think it’s okay. Some C. Eating outside
meals are tasty, but others are too salty D. Ignore complaints
or bland.” 18. What can be inferred about both speakers’
B. “What do you think?” opinions?
C. “I don’t know.” A. They dislike all the food
D. “I like the cafeteria.” B. They see room for improvement and
16. Which statement shows Tia agreeing politely? want practical changes
A. “I agree with you. I enjoy some dishes, C. They think the cafeteria is perfect
especially the pasta, but I wish there D. They are indifferent
were more healthy options.”

The dialogue for the questions 19-23!

Sari : “Which after-school club do you think is the most useful?”

Dani : “I believe the science club is very beneficial. It helps students develop problem-solving skills
and encourages creativity.”

Sari : “I agree, but I also think the debate club is important because it improves communication and
critical thinking.”

Dani : “That’s true. Each club has advantages, but some students might prefer clubs related to arts or
sports.”

Sari : “So, you mean the choice of club depends on personal interests?”

Dani : “Exactly. I think students should choose clubs they enjoy, but teachers can guide them to balance
skills development.”

Sari : “Good point. Do you think students’ opinions should be collected before forming new clubs?”
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Dani : “Definitely. Their opinions can help make clubs more engaging and suitable for everyone.”

19. Which statement shows Dani giving an opinion B. Students should choose clubs they
about the science club? enjoy
A. “I believe the science club is very C. Teachers should pick clubs for
beneficial. It helps students develop everyone
problem-solving skills and encourages D. Only arts clubs are important
creativity.” 22. How do they suggest making clubs better for
B. “Which club do you like?” everyone?
C. “The debate club is important.” A. Collect students’ opinions
D. “I don’t know.” B. Force students to join specific clubs
20. What does Sari say about the debate club? C. Limit club activities
A. “It improves communication and D. Cancel some clubs
critical thinking.” 23. What is the overall idea of the dialogue?
B. “It is boring.” A. After-school clubs are unnecessary
C. “It is useless.” B. Students’ opinions and interests should
D. “It is only for smart students.” guide club participation
21. What is implied by Dani’s statement about C. Only science clubs are important
personal interests? D. Teachers decide everything
A. All students must join the science club

Complete the blanks using the correct form of the verbs in the simple past (regular or irregular) and
choose the best option (A, B, C, or D) for each blank!

A long time ago, very few people lived in the New Territories. There were only a few villages. If the
people wanted to go from one village to another, they often had to pass through wild and unsafe forest.

One day, a farmer's young wife (24) _____ to the next village to visit her own mother and brother.
She (25) _____ along her baby son. When it was time for her to leave, her brother said, “It is getting dark.
Let my son, Ah Tim, go with you through the forest.”

So, Ah Tim led the way and the young woman followed behind, carrying her baby. When they (26)
_____ in the forest, suddenly they (27) _____ a group of wolves. They began to run to avoid the danger, but
Ah Tim kicked against a stone and (28) _____ down. At once the wolves caught him. The young woman
cried to the wolves, “Please eat my own son instead.” Then, she put her baby son on the ground in front of
the wolves and (29) _____ her nephew away.

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 They ran back to the house and called for help. All the men in the village fetched thick sticks and
went back with her into the forest. When they (30) _____ there, they saw something very strange. Instead of
eating the woman’s baby, the wolves were playing with him.

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24. ________ C. seen

D. was seeing
A. goed
B. went 28. ________
C. gone
A. fell
D. going
B. falled
25. ________ C. fallen
D. falling
A. bringed
B. brought 29. ______
C. brang
A. take
D. bringing
B. taked
26. ________ C. took
D. taken
A. was
B. were 30. ________
C. are
A. arrived
D. been
B. arrival
27. ________ C. arrive
D. arriving
A. seed
B. saw

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B. MATCHING
Match the base form verbs (31–40) with their past form partners (A–J)!

Base Forms Past Forms

31. Break a. Helped

32. Clean b. Spoke

33. Write c. Broke

34. Help d. Cooked

35. Drive e. Cleaned

36. Cook f. Ran

37. Run g. Wrote

38. Study h. Drove

39. Speak i. Studied

40. Open j. Opened

GOOD LUCK

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 ANSWER KEY

MULTIPLE CHOICE (1–30)

1. C 16. A
2. B 17. B
3. B 18. B
4. C 19. A
5. C 20. A
6. B 21. B
7. C 22. A
8. C 23. B
9. B 24. B – went
10. C 25. B – brought
11. B 26. B – were
12. C 27. B – saw
13. C 28. A – fell
14. B 29. C – took
15. A 30. A – arrived

MATCHING (31–40)
No Base Form Correct Past Form
31 Break Broke
32 Clean Cleaned
33 Write Wrote
34 Help Helped
35 Drive Drove
36 Cook Cooked
37 Run Ran
38 Study Studied
39 Speak Spoke
40 Open Opened