Direction:

1. Read the passage carefully to understand the texts and questions.

2. For each question, choose the best answer from the options.
3. Make sure to base your answers solely on the information provided in the passage.
4. Mark your answer by crossing (x) the letter (a, b, c, or d) that corresponds to your choice on the
answer sheet provided.
5. You have 90 minutes to complete multiple-choice reading questions. Mark your answers on the
answer sheet.

The following text is for questions 1-6 b. Her way d. Her shoes
The Enchanted Forest
In a land far away, there was an 3. Who helped Elara find her cat?
enchanted forest filled with magical
creatures. The trees whispered secrets, a. The wise old owl
and b. A talking fox
the rivers sang songs. One day, a brave
5 girl named Elara ventured into the forest c. The grumpy troll
to find her lost cat, Whiskers. As she d. The enchanted trees
walked
deeper into the woods, she encountered a 4. Together, they faced challenges, including a
talking fox who offered to help her. riddle from a wise old owl and a bridge
Together, they faced challenges,
10 including a riddle from a wise old owl guarded by a grumpy troll (Line 11). What
and a bridge guarded by a grumpy troll. does the underlined word mean?
With courage
and cleverness, Elara and the fox a. Happy c. Sad
overcame each obstacle, eventually b. Excited d. Angry
finding Whiskers
in a hidden glade. (source: English academy) 5. What can be inferred about the enchanted
forest?

1. What is the main idea of the text? a. It is a dangerous place.

a. The challenges of the enchanted forest b. It is a place of friendship.

b. The magical creatures of the forest c. It is filled with ordinary animals.

c. Elara’s journey to find her cat d. It is a place where no one goes.

d. The friendship between Elara and the fox 6. The trees whispered secrets, and the rivers

2. What did Elara lose? sang songs (Line 3). What is the synonym of

a. Her cat c. Her courage the underlined phrase?

 a. They are quiet. c. They hold knowledge b. They can talk. d. They are magical.

The following text is for questions 7-12 9. How did the neighbourhood react after Mia
The Mystery of the Abandoned House shared her findings?
In a quiet neighbourhood, an old a. They became more afraid of the house.
abandoned house stood at the end of the
street. Many children believed it was b. They ignored her.
haunted and dared each other to c. They changed their perspective about the
approach it. One summer evening, a
5 brave girl named Mia decided to house.
investigate. Armed with a flashlight, she d. They decided to tear it down.
entered the house and discovered
hidden treasures and old photographs. 10. Instead of ghosts, she found remnants of a
Instead of ghosts, she found remnants of family's past, which she later shared with
a family's past, which she later shared
with the neighbourhood, changing the neighbourhood, changing their
10 their perspective about the house. (source: perspective about the house (Line 10). What
English academy).
does the underlined word mean?
a. Opinion or viewpoint c. Fear
7. What is the main idea of the text?
b. Location d. Confusion
a. Mia was afraid of the dark.
11. What can be inferred about Mia's character?
b. Ghosts are real and hunt houses
a. She was reckless and careless.
c. Abandoned houses can hold surprising
b. She was curious and brave.
stories.
c. She was afraid of everything.
d. Children love dares.
d. She didn't care about the neighbourhood.
8. What did Mia find inside the house?
12. Instead of ghosts, she found remnants of a
a. Ghosts
family's past, which she later shared with
b. Dangerous animals
the neighbourhood, changing their
c. Other children
perspective about the house (Line 10). What
d. Hidden treasures and old photographs
is the synonym of the underlined phrases?
a. Signs of a recent party
b. Decorations for Halloween
c. Items left behind by ghosts
d. Evidence of a family's history
 The following text is for questions 13-18 d. She ran away.
The Frog Prince 16. Reluctantly, she agreed (Line 3). What does
Once, a beautiful princess lost her the underlined word mean?
golden ball in a pond. A frog offered to
retrieve it for her, but only if she promised a. Eagerly c. Unwillingly
to be his friend. Reluctantly, she b. Happily d. Confidently
agreed. After the frog returned the ball, the
5 princess ran away, breaking her promise. 17. What can be inferred about the princess's
The frog followed her to the castle, and character?
when she finally accepted him,
he transformed into a handsome prince. a. She was kind and generous.
The princess learned that keeping b. She was wise and thoughtful
promises is important. (source: English
academy) c. She was brave and adventurous.
d. She was selfish and untrustworthy.
13. What is the main idea of the text? 18. The princess learned that keeping promises
a. The princesss' golden ball is important (Line 7). What is the synonym
b. The transformation of the frog of the underlined phrases?
c. The importance of keeping promises a. Keeping promises builds trust.
d. The friendship between a princess and a b. Promises should be made lightly.
frog c. Promises are often broken
14. What did the frog want in return for d. Promises are not necessary
retrieving the ball?
a. A kiss c. A reward The following text is for questions 19-24
b. Friendship d. A place in the castle The Adventurous Journey
15. What did the princess do after the frog Last summer, a group of friends set
out on an adventurous camping trip in the
helped her? mountains. They packed their gear,
a. She thanked him. including tents and food, and hiked for
5 hours to find the perfect spot. One night,
b. She gave him her ball they sat around the campfire, sharing
c. She invited him to the castle. stories and roasting marshmallows. When
a sudden rainstorm hit, they worked
 together to protect their campsite, b. They do not trust each other.
showing that
c. They have a strong bond and work well
10 teamwork can overcome any challenge.
(source: English academy) together.
d. They prefer to be alone.
19. What is the main idea of the text?
a. Camping trips can be boring.
b. Mountains are dangerous places
c. Friends should always travel alone.
d. Teamwork is essential during challenges.

24. When a sudden rainstorm hit, they worked

20. What did the friends pack for their trip? together to protect their campsite showing
a. Video games and movies that teamwork can overcome any challenge
b. Only clothing (Line 7). What is the synonym of the
c. Tents and food underlined phrases?
d. Books and toys a. Friends can work alone to solve
21. How did the friends react to the rainstorm? problems.
a. They panicked and ran away. b. Working together helps to solve difficult
b. They worked together to protect their situations
campsite. c. Teamwork is not important during
c. They ignored it and continued their fun. camping trips.
d. They decided to go home. d. Camping trips are always easy and fun.
22. When a sudden rainstorm hit, they worked
together to protect their campsite, showing The following text is for questions 25-30
that teamwork can overcome any challenge The Time Capsule
(Line 7). What does the underlined word In 2020, a class of eighth graders
mean? decided to create a time capsule to be
opened in 20 years. They collected items
a. To defeat or conquer c. To avoid that represented their lives, such as
b. To ignore d. To forget 5 photographs, letters, and favourite toys.
After burying the capsule in the
23. What can be inferred about the friends' schoolyard, they wrote a letter to their
relationship? future selves, expressing their hopes and
dreams. The
a. They often argue. 10 project taught them the importance of
 remembering where they came from. c. They found it pointless.
(source: Gramedia blog)
d. They were excited and reflective.

25. What is the main idea of the text?

a. Creating a time capsule helps remember
the past.
b. Time capsules are boring
c. Eighth graders do not care about the
future.
30. The project taught them the importance of
d. School projects are not important.
remembering where they came from (Line
26. What items did the class include in the time
8). What is the synonym of the underlined
capsule?
phrases?
a. Food and drinks
a. It is valuable to reflect on one's history
b. Books and movies
and experiences.
c. Photographs, letters, and toys
b. It is essential to forget the past.
d. Clothes and shoes
c. It is necessary to focus only on the future
27. What did the students do before burying the
d. It should be avoided.
capsule?
a. They threw it away.
b. They took pictures. The following text is for questions 31-36

c. They wrote a letter to their future selves. The Road Trip Adventure

d. They opened it. Last summer, a family decided to take

a road trip across the country. They packed
28. After burying the capsule in the schoolyard, their car with snacks and games to keep
they wrote a letter to their future selves, the kids entertained. Along the way, they
5 visited national parks, roadside attractions,
expressing their hopes and dreams (Line 6). and historic landmarks. Each stop brought
What does the underlined word mean? new adventures and memories,
strengthening their bond as a family.
a. Fears c. Regrets (source: Gramedia blog)

b. Wishes for the future d. Plans

29. What can be inferred about the students' 31. What is the main idea of the text?

feelings towards the project? a. Road trips are boring.

a. They were indifferent. b. Family road trips create lasting

b. They wanted to forget about it memories.

 c. Traveling can be stressful.
d. Only certain places are worth visiting.
32. What did the family pack for their road
trip?
a. Snacks and games c. Books and toys
b. Only clothing d. Camping gear

33. What types of places did they visit on their 36. Each stop brought new adventures and
trip? memories, strengthening their bond as a
a. National parks and historic landmarks family (Line 6). What is the synonym of the
b. Only restaurants underlined phrases?
c. Shopping malls a. The family became more distant from
d. Amusement parks each other.
34. Each stop brought new adventures and b. The family decided to stop taking trips
memories, strengthening their bond as a together.
family (Line 6). What does the underlined c. The family grew closer and developed a
word mean? stronger relationship.
a. A physical connection d. The family learned to argue more during
b. A relationship or connection the trip.
c. A financial agreement
d. A disagreement The following text is for questions 37-42
35. What can be inferred about the family's The Mysterious Island
attitude towards the trip? A group of friends decided to explore
a. They were bored and wanted to go an uncharted island they saw from their
boat. Upon landing, they discovered
home. strange plants and animal sounds they
b. They were indifferent to the journey 5 had never heard before. As they ventured
deeper into
c. They found it challenging and stressful. the jungle, they stumbled upon ancient
d. They enjoyed the adventure and ruins that hinted at an old civilization.
The friends felt a mix of excitement and
experiences. fear as they explored their surroundings.
10 (source: Gramedia blog)
37. What is the main idea of the text?
a. The friends explored an uncharted
island.
b. The friends went fishing
c. The friends built a boat.
d. The friends got lost in the jungle.
42. The friends felt a mix of excitement and
38. What did the friends discover on the island? fear as they explored their surroundings.
a. A treasure chest. (Line 7). What is the synonym of the
b. A hidden village underlined phrases?
c. Strange plants and animal sounds. a. The combination of feelings.
d. A pirate ships. b. A type of drink.
39. What hints did the ruins provide? c. A separate location.
a. They were recently built. d. A type of plants.
b. They belonged to an old civilization.
c. They were part of a city. The following text is for questions 43-48
d. They were made of gold. The Ugly Duckling
40. As they ventured deeper into the jungle, In a serene pond, a duckling was
born different from his siblings. While
they stumbled upon ancient ruins that they were fluffy and yellow, he was grey
hinted at an old civilization (Line 5). What and awkward. The other animals teased
him,
does the underlined word? 5 making him feel isolated and sad. As he
a. Stayed in one place. grew, he wandered away from the pond,
searching for acceptance. After a long
b. Became lost journey, he encountered a group of swans
c. Avoided danger. and realized he had transformed into a
10 beautiful swan himself. The ugly
d. Moved forward with courage. duckling
41. What can be inferred about the friends' learned that true beauty comes from
within and that everyone has their own
feelings as they explored the island? unique journey. (source: Gramedia blog)
a. They were bored.
b. They were anxious but curious. 43. What is the main idea of the text?
c. They wanted to leave immediately. a. The journey of the ugly duckling
d. They were only interested in the plants. b. The beauty of swans
 c. The importance of family b. Live animals
d. The challenges of growing up c. Historical artifacts.
d. Dinosaurs and space exhibits

51. What activity did they participate in during

44. What did the other animals treat the ugly the trip?
duckling? a. A scavenger hunt.
a. They admired him. b. A workshop to build robots.
b. They ignored him. c. A painting class.
c. They teased him. d. A cooking lesson.
d. They helped him. 52. The experience was educational and fun,
strengthening their bond as a class (Line 6).
The following text is for questions 49-54 What does the underlined word mean?
The School Trip a. Uninformative.
The eighth-grade students went on a b. Fun and entertaining.
field trip to the science museum. They
explored various exhibits, including c. Providing knowledge.
dinosaurs and space exploration. During d. Confusing.
5 the trip, they participated in a workshop
where they built simple robots. The 53. What can be inferred about the students'
experience feelings after the trip?
was educational and fun, strengthening
their bond as a class. (source: English academy) a. They were bored and tired.
b. They were upset with their teachers

49. What is the main idea of the text? c. They wished they stayed home.

a. Students went on a field trip to the d. They enjoyed the educational

science museum. experience.

b. Students learned about dinosaurs. 54. The experience was educational and fun,

c. The school trip was boring. strengthening their bond as a class (Line 9).

d. They built robots in class What is the synonym of the underlined

50. What did the students explore at the phrases?

museum? a. A physical object.

a. Paintings and sculptures. b. A connection or friendship.

 c. A group project.
d. A competition.

The following text is for questions 55-60 58. As she tended to the garden, it flourished,
The Secret Garden and so did her friendship with a neighbour
Sarah discovered a hidden garden boy who helped her (Line 4). What does the
behind her grandmother's house. Curious,
she began to explore the overgrown plants underlined word mean?
and flowers. As she tended to the garden, a. Died.
5 it flourished, and so did her friendship
with a neighbour boy who helped her. b. Changed colour
Together, c. Became Smaller
they created a beautiful space that became
their favourite retreat. (source: twinkl. id blog) d. Grew and thrived.
59. What can be inferred about Sarah’s feelings
55. What is the main idea of the text? towards the garden?
a. Sarah found a garden. a. She did not care about it.
b. Sarah had a boring summer b. She felt a sense of pride and joy.
c. Gardening is difficult. c. She was afraid of it.
d. Sarah and her friend built a retreat. d. She wanted to leave it alone.
56. What did Sarah discover behind her 60. Together, they created a beautiful space that
grandmother's house? became their favourite retreat retreat (Line
a. A hidden garden c. A treasure chest 6). What is the synonym of the underlined
b. A secret room d. A playground phrases?
57. What happened as Sarah tended to the a. A place for relaxation.
garden? b. A battle.
a. It became a jungle. c. A type of plant.
b. It flourished. d. A school
c. It was abandoned.
d. It was destroyed.
 d. How to use pencils

64. When he finished, He proudly displayed his

The following text is for questions 61-66 painting which was a beautiful sunset (Line
The Art Class 9). What does the underlined word mean?
In art class, Ethan was excited to a. Ms. Rivera c. Ethan
start a new project. His teacher, Ms.
Rivera, introduced them to painting with b. Another student d. The class
watercolors. Ethan had never used 65. How did Ethan feel when he finished his
5 watercolors before, so he was a bit
nervous. She showed them how to mix painting?
colours and a. Disappointed
and create different effects. As he began
to paint, he lost track of time and became b. Bored
absorbed in his artwork. When he c. Confused
finished,
10 he proudly displayed his painting, which d. Proud and accomplished
was a beautiful sunset. Ms. Rivera 66. Ms. Rivera praised his creativity, and Ethan
praised his creativity, and Ethan felt a
sense of accomplishment. (source: twinkl. id felt a sense of accomplishment (Line 11).
blog) What is the synonym of the underlined
phrases?
61. What is the main idea of the text?
a. Ethan was disappointed with his
a. Ethan learned to paint with watercolors
painting.
in art class
b. Ethan wanted to give up painting.
b. Art class is difficult
c. Ethan was proud of his work and happy
c. Ms. Rivera is a good teacher
with his achievement.
d. Watercolors are messy
d. Ethan didn't care about his artwork.
62. What medium did Ethan use for his project?
a. Oil paints c. Watercolors
b. Markers d. Charcoal
63. What did Ms. Rivera teach the class?
a. How to draw
b. How to mix colors
c. How to sculpt
 a. Watched television
b. Slept in the tent
c. Hiked through the woods
d. Played video games

The following text is for questions 67-

72 70. At night, they roasted marshmallows over
The Camping Trip the campfire and told stories (Line 8). What
Last summer, Mia and her family does the underlined word mean?
went on a camping trip in the
mountains. They packed their tent, a. The animals c. The trees
sleeping bags, and plenty b. The campers d. Mia and her family
of food for the weekend. When they
5 arrived at the campsite, Mia was excited 71. How did Mia likely feel at the end of the
to explore the outdoors. They hiked camping trip?
through the wood,
saw beautiful waterfalls, and even a. Sad and tired
spotted some wildlife. At night, they b. Angry and frustrated
roasted marshmallows over the
campfire and told c. Happy and grateful
10 stories. Mia felt happy and grateful for d. Bored and uninterested
the time spent with her family in nature.
(source: twinkl. id blog) 72. Mia felt happy and grateful for the time
spent with her family in nature (Line 10).
67. What is the main idea of the text? What is the synonym of the underlined
a. Mia had a fun camping trip with her phrases?
family a. Mia enjoyed the camping trip and
b. Camping is challenging appreciated the experience with her
c. The mountains are beautiful family.
d. Mia roasted marshmallow b. Mia preferred to be alone rather than
68. What did Mia’s family pack for their trip? with her family.
a. Only food c. Mia was bored during the trip.
b. A tent and sleeping bags d. Mia wanted to go home instead of
c. Games and toys camping.
d. Fishing gear
69. What activity did Mia do during the day?