Contoh Soal Bahasa Inggris Kelas 8 Semester 2 Kurikulum 2013
Pendahuluan
Bahasa Inggris merupakan salah satu mata pelajaran penting yang diajarkan di sekolah menengah pertama (SMP). Penguasaan bahasa Inggris membuka banyak peluang, baik dalam pendidikan, karier, maupun pergaulan internasional. Kurikulum 2013 (Kurtilas) menekankan pendekatan komunikatif dalam pembelajaran bahasa Inggris, yang bertujuan agar siswa mampu menggunakan bahasa Inggris secara aktif dan efektif dalam berbagai situasi.
Artikel ini akan menyajikan contoh soal bahasa Inggris kelas 8 semester 2 berdasarkan Kurikulum 2013. Soal-soal ini mencakup berbagai aspek kebahasaan, seperti reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, dan writing. Dengan mengerjakan contoh soal ini, siswa diharapkan dapat lebih memahami materi yang telah dipelajari dan mempersiapkan diri dengan baik untuk menghadapi ujian semester.

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 In the evening, we watched the sunset on the beach. The sunset was so beautiful and romantic. I will never forget that moment.
Overall, my holiday in Bali was an unforgettable experience. I hope I can visit Bali again someday.
Questions:
- 
Where did the writer go on holiday last summer?
 a. Jakarta
 b. Bali
 c. Surabaya
 d. Yogyakarta
 
- 
What did the writer do every morning?
 a. Went shopping
 b. Went surfing
 c. Went swimming
 d. Went sightseeing
 
- 
Mention three Indonesian dishes that the writer tried! 
- 
What did the writer watch in the evening?
 a. Sunrise
 b. Movie
 c. Sunset
 d. Dance performance
 
- 
Write one sentence that describes the writer’s overall impression of the holiday! 
Kunci Jawaban:
- b. Bali
- c. Went swimming
- Nasi goreng, sate, gado-gado
- c. Sunset
- My holiday in Bali was an unforgettable experience.
II. Grammar
Bagian ini menguji pemahaman siswa tentang tata bahasa Inggris, seperti tenses, articles, prepositions, dan conjunctions.
Contoh Soal 2:
Choose the correct answer to complete the sentences!
- 
I __ to the cinema last night.
 a. go
 b. went
 c. gone
 d. going
 
- 
She __ a book when I called her.
 a. is reading
 b. was reading
 c. reads
 d. read
 
- 
There is __ apple on the table.
 a. a
 b. an
 c. the
 d. – (no article)
 
- 
The cat is sitting __ the table.
 a. on
 b. in
 c. under
 d. beside
 
- 
I like coffee, __ I don’t like tea.
 a. and
 b. but
 c. or
 d. so
 
Kunci Jawaban:
- b. went
- b. was reading
- b. an
- a. on
- b. but
Contoh Soal 3:
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in brackets!
- They __ (play) football yesterday.
- She __ (study) English every day.
- We __ (go) to the beach next week.
- He __ (be) a doctor.
- The sun __ (rise) in the east.
Kunci Jawaban:
- played
- studies
- will go
- is
- rises
III. Vocabulary
Bagian ini menguji penguasaan siswa tentang kosakata bahasa Inggris. Siswa akan diberikan soal-soal yang berkaitan dengan sinonim, antonim, dan definisi kata.
Contoh Soal 4:
Choose the synonym of the following words!
- 
Happy
 a. Sad
 b. Angry
 c. Glad
 d. Tired
 
- 
Big
 a. Small
 b. Large
 c. Tiny
 d. Short
 
- 
Fast
 a. Slow
 b. Quick
 c. Lazy
 d. Quiet
 
Kunci Jawaban:
- c. Glad
- b. Large
- b. Quick
Contoh Soal 5:
Choose the antonym of the following words!
- 
Good
 a. Bad
 b. Nice
 c. Kind
 d. Great
 
- 
Hot
 a. Warm
 b. Cold
 c. Cool
 d. Spicy
 
- 
Easy
 a. Simple
 b. Difficult
 c. Hard
 d. Complicated
 
Kunci Jawaban:
- a. Bad
- b. Cold
- b. Difficult
IV. Writing
Bagian ini menguji kemampuan siswa dalam menulis bahasa Inggris. Siswa akan diminta untuk menulis sebuah paragraf pendek atau sebuah surat sederhana.
Contoh Soal 6:
Write a short paragraph (about 50-75 words) about your favorite hobby!
Contoh Jawaban:
My favorite hobby is playing the guitar. I started learning to play the guitar when I was 10 years old. I love the sound of the guitar and I enjoy playing different kinds of music, such as pop, rock, and blues. Playing the guitar helps me relax and express myself. I usually practice playing the guitar for an hour every day. I hope I can become a great guitarist someday.
Contoh Soal 7:
Write a short letter (about 75-100 words) to your friend, inviting him/her to your birthday party!
Contoh Jawaban:
Dear ,
I hope this letter finds you well.
I am writing to invite you to my birthday party! I will be turning  years old on , and I would love for you to celebrate with me.
The party will be held at my house, located at , from  to . There will be food, drinks, music, and games. I’m planning a fun celebration, and it would mean a lot to me if you could come.
Please let me know if you can make it by  so I can get a headcount.
I’m really looking forward to seeing you there!
Best regards,
V. Speaking (Simulasi)
Meskipun sulit diujikan dalam bentuk tertulis, penting untuk melatih kemampuan berbicara siswa. Berikut adalah contoh situasi yang bisa digunakan untuk latihan:
Contoh Situasi:
Imagine you are talking to a tourist who is visiting your town. Describe three interesting places in your town and explain why they are worth visiting.
Panduan Penilaian (Untuk Guru):
- Fluency: Kelancaran berbicara dan penggunaan jeda yang tepat.
- Pronunciation: Pengucapan kata yang jelas dan mudah dipahami.
- Grammar: Ketepatan penggunaan tata bahasa.
- Vocabulary: Penggunaan kosakata yang relevan dan bervariasi.
- Content: Isi pembicaraan yang informatif dan menarik.
Kesimpulan
Contoh soal di atas mencakup berbagai aspek penting dalam pembelajaran bahasa Inggris kelas 8 semester 2 Kurikulum 2013. Dengan berlatih mengerjakan soal-soal ini, siswa diharapkan dapat meningkatkan pemahaman mereka tentang materi pelajaran dan mempersiapkan diri dengan baik untuk menghadapi ujian. Selain mengerjakan soal-soal latihan, siswa juga perlu aktif berpartisipasi dalam kegiatan pembelajaran di kelas, seperti diskusi, presentasi, dan bermain peran. Semangat belajar!