TEST ITEMS FOR RSBI 0F GRADE 8
CENTRAL JAVA
2009/2010

Text for number 1-3



1. When was Clarish born?
a. 1st April,1991 c. 1st April, 1992
b. 1st April, 2008 d. 1st April 2009

2. From the text we know that:
a. Clarish’s friends will come to her house.
b. The party will be held in the morning.
c. ‘D Massive’ band will entertain Clarish’s guests.
d. Clarish’s friends do not influence her party.

3. The word “spectacular” is synonymous with:
a. often c. frequent
b. fantastic d. familiar

Text for number 4- 7
4. What is the purpose of the text?
a. to describe the programs
b. to entertain the students
c. to invite someone
d. to give some information

5. The word ‘commemorate’ has the closest meaning with:
a. celebrate c. remember
b. remind d. create

6. The announcement is for … .
a. teachers c. staffs
b. students d. teachers, students, and staffs

7. The word ‘contact’ is synonymous with:
a. call c. phone
b. meet d. talk

Text for number 8-11




8. From the text, we know that:
a. Andy sees his mother leaving home early.
b. Andy’s mother always leaves home early.
c. Andy’s mother leaves the message for him.
d. Andy’s mother has not prepared the meal for breakfast.

9. The opposite of the word earlier is:
a. faster c. later
b. sooner d. quicker

10. Andy’ mother leaves home … .
a. in the morning c. at noon
b. in the evening d. at night

11. What did Andy’s mother order him to do?
a. to leave his mother alone
b. to ask his sister to serve him
c. to leave home with his sister
d. to look after his sister

Text for number 12-15
Jakarta
In 1966 the government declared Jakarta a special metropolitan district with a status and administration similar to that of a province. For these purposes it is called Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta Raya, often shortened to DKI Jakarta. It has a total area of 661 sq km (255 sq mi). Since the early 1970s the urban sprawl of Jakarta has grown into the adjacent province of West Java. For development and planning purposes, this large urban area is known as Jabotabek, an acronym for Jakarta and its West Java satellite towns of Bogor, Tangerang, and Bekasi.
Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009. © 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
12. Jabotabek is a/an … for Jakarta and its satellite towns of Bogor, Tangerang, and Bekasi.
a. synonym c. antonym
b. acronym d. homonym

13.What is the text about?
a. the status and the area of Jakarta
b. the urban area of Jakarta
c. Jabotabek
d. West Java satellite towns of Bogor, Tangerang, and Bekasi

14. “In 1996 the government declared … .” The bold typed word has the closest meaning with:
a. said c. uttered
b. spoke d. stated
15. From the text we can conclude that Jakarta is a …populated city.
a. sparsely c. crowded
b. small d. silent

Text for number 16-20


16. What is the text about?
a. the culture of Japanese people
b. the location and the people in Tokyo
c. the location and the buildings in Tokyo
d. the total population of Tokyo

17. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
a. Tokyo is an important city.
b. People like to live in Tokyo.
c. There are many universities in Tokyo.
d. Tokyo has a big harbor.

18. From the text, we can conclude Tokyo is a/an … city.
a. silent c. crowded
b. under-populated d. unpolluted

19. What is the synonym of the word ‘located’ in line one, first paragraph?
a. built c. founded
b. situated d. placed

20. Which statement is true according to the text?
a. All Japanese population live in Tokyo.
b. More than thirty five million people live in Tokyo.
c. Not more than thirty five million people live in Tokyo.
d. Tokyo is located outside Honshu island.

Text for number 21-24


21. “ after a while the clouds disappeared . . .”
The bold typed word can be best replaced by ….
a. cleaned c. unspotted
b. washed away d. cleared off

22. Paragraph two tells us about ….
a. the places the writer visited
b. the weather on that day
c. the decision to go to the Movie World
d. the Movie World

23. Which statement is true according to the text?
a. At the beginning of that day, the weather was fine but it gradually became worse.
b. The writer watched the Lethal Weapon and the Police Academy Show at the same time.
c. While Kelly and her mother were queuing for the Batman site, the writer was having
lunch.
d. The writer’s family could not continue their trip because of long rain shower.

24. Why did Kelly and her mother not have lunch together with the wrier?
a. They were enjoying the Batman Show
b. They were queuing to see the Batman Show
c. The writer went away.
d. The writer did not have lunch.

25. Gealusie : I’d be very glad and grateful if you can come to my birthday party tomorrow.
Rheaguli : …, but I’ve to take care of my Daddy. He is hospitalized now
Gealusie : That’s too bad, but never mind. We hope your father will be better soon.
Rheaguli : Thanks.
a. That’s okay c. That’s great
b. I am grateful d. I’d love to

26. Kelly : Thanks a lot for your kindness.
Tria : …. That’s a part of my responsibility as a leader.
Kelly : I see. That’s great.
a. Don’t mention it
b. For sure I like to help the others
c. I accept your thank
d. I appreciate your thank

27. Shopkeeper : Good morning, Miss. . . . ?
Kurnialita : Morning. I need a pair of silk stockings.
Shopkeeper : We have some. Here you’re.
a. What do you want
b. What do you like
c. What can I do for you
d. What do you see

28. Laboratory attendant : Did you break the glass tube, Deo?
Deo : …. I didn’t join the lab practice. I was sick.
a. Sure, Sir
b. Not me, Sir
c. I don’t know, Sir
d. I’m not sure, Sir

29. Danang ; Bandot, look at that girl in the corner. Sexy posture, isn’t it?
Bandot ; …. Marry is much more fantastic.
Danang ; You’re kidding. You never touch a girl, how can you feel it?
a. I don’t think so c. I’m sure
b. I wonder d. I think so
Text for number 30-32



30. a. live c. make
b. change d. feel

31. a. heat c. coolness
b. coldness d. freshness

32. a. well c. easily
b. comfortably d. flexibly

Text for number 33-35
33. What is the
33. The purpose of the text?
a. to describe a waterfall
b. to tell the reader to visit there
c. to tell their experience
d. to describe the reader

34. How long does it take from their school to the destination?
a. three hours c. six hours
b. nine hours d. 12 hours

35. “…looks wonderful”. The best antonym of the bold-typed word is ….
a. colorful c. beautiful
b. dull d. dreadful

36. Arrange these jumbled words into a good command.
Pencil case – your – please – in – keep – your - pen
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
a. 5 – 6 – 7 – 4 – 2 – 1 – 3 c. 3 – 6 – 7 – 5 – 4 – 2 – 1
b. 5 – 6 – 1 – 4 – 2 – 7 – 3 d. 3 - 7 – 6 – 5 – 4 – 2 – 1
Text for number 37-38
SURVEY ON TYPES OF CHILD ABUSE (2009)

Types of Abuse Male Female Total

Abandonment
Neglect
Physical
Sexual
Emotional
Others

19
72
62
20
7
40
18
64
76
119
13
31

37
136
138
139
20
71
Total 220 321 541
37. Based on the survey above, which type of abuse did most female children suffer from?
a. Physical c. Sexual
b. Neglect d. Others

38. The following statements about the survey are true, except :
a. The highest number of abuse cases is sexual in nature.
b. More male children are neglected as compared to females.
c. More female children are abused as compared to males.
d. Most form of abuse cases are fewer than physical abuse cases

39. Shanti ; . . . .
Rachel; Thank you very much for the praise.
a. Your shoes match with the gown you’re wearing
b. Your shoes do not match with the gown you’re wearing
c. New hair cut, but too short
d. What a mass

Text for number 40-42


40. The main purpose of organizing the children’s camp is to ….
a. Let children get to know Tanjung Malin
b. Encourage children to participate
c Help children improve their English
d. Promote Selesa Resort
41. Children’s camp offers … activities.
a. two c. four
b. three d. five

42. In case we need further information, we must … Encik Azrul.
a. send e-mail to c. send a letter to
b. contact d. meet

43.
You are most likely to find the above sign in a . . . .
a. restaurant c. theatre
b. zoo d. supermarket

44.


The sign above shows that the airport official is . . . .
a. warning all drivers to drive carefully.
b. informing all drivers that they cannot use the road
c. concerned much for the safety of the flight
d. reminding the people that the road is only for the airport users

Text for number 45-48
Gelatin is a protein substance that comes from the skins and bones of animals. Most people know it as the substance used to make jelly-like salad or dessert. It is not only useful in making these foods, but it is also beneficial to the consumer because of its high protein content. Gelatin is also commonly used in the photographic industry and in making medicinal capsules.
The production process of gelatin is long and complex. Firstly, the grease must be eliminated. Then, the bones are soaked in a solution of hydrochloric acid in order to make them free from minerals and are washed several times in water. Next, the bones are put into distilled water, and then heated to over 90 degrees Fahrenheit for a few hours. After that, moved into new fresh distilled water and heated again at a little over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. A form of fluid comes out from this heating, and it is concentrated, chilled, and sliced. Finally, it is dried. The final form of gelatin is white, tasteless, and odorless.

45. The heating process of making gelatin is done . . . .
a. twice c. thrice
c. four times d. five times

46. What is the first step to do in producing gelatin?
a. Eliminate the grease c. heat until 90 degrees Fahrenheit
b. Soak in hydrochloric acid solution d. be dried.

47. What is the final form of gelatin like?
a. white c. odorless
b. tasteless d. white, tasteless, and odorless

48. Which one has no relation with gelatin?
a. food c. health care
b. photographic industry d. stationary

49. Arrange into good recount text.
1. I went out to visit my grandparents in Boyolali yesterday.
2. Coming home, we had a very long chat with her in her house.
3. She asked for a lift and I did it.
4. However, on the way, I happened to meet my old friend, Rania.
5. So, I had no idea to visit my grandparents.
6. Unfortunately, my father was there.
7. He called me why I did not get grandpa’s house.
8. I rode my new motorcycle.
a. 1-8-4-3-2-5-6-7
b. 1-8-3-4-2-5-6-7
c. 8-1-4-3-2-5-6-7
d. 8-1-3-4-2-5-6-7

50. Arrange into a good descriptive text.
1. They feed on leaves.
2. They are Australian animals.
3. They also sleep on trees.
4. So they are good at climbing up trees.
5. Each adult koala eats up a kilogram of leaves
6. Koala bears are mammals.

a. 6-1-5-3-4-2 c. 6-2-5-3-4-1
b. 6-2-1-5-3-4 d. 6-2-1-3-4-2