30 Soal Narrative Text Bahasa Inggris Kelas 8 SMP Lengkap Teks Terjemahan, Sering Muncul di SAS

Ringkasan Berita:

• Materi narrative text dalam Bahasa Inggris mengajarkan siswa untuk memahami dan menulis cerita dengan struktur orientation, complication, dan resolution. 
• Jenis teks ini bertujuan untuk menghibur pembaca melalui kisah imajinatif, legenda, atau fabel yang mengandung pesan moral. 
• Pembelajaran ini membantu siswa mengembangkan kemampuan storytelling dan memperkaya kosakata serta tata bahasa dalam konteks past tense.

SRIPOKU.COM - Menguasai struktur Narrative Text merupakan salah satu kompetensi dasar yang wajib dipenuhi oleh siswa kelas 8 SMP, terutama saat menghadapi Sumatif Akhir Semester (SAS). 

Jenis teks ini menuntut kemampuan siswa dalam memahami alur komplikasi masalah hingga memetik pesan moral dari cerita. 

Berikut disajikan 30 contoh soal pilihan ganda Bahasa Inggris materi Narrative Text yang telah dilengkapi dengan teks terjemahan dan kunci jawaban siap pakai.

Soal latihan di bawah ini dibagi berdasarkan 3 cerita rakyat dan fabel populer yang paling sering keluar di lembar ujian kelas 8: Cerita rakyat Sumatra (The Legend of Lake Toba), fabel klasik (The Tortoise and the Hare), dan cerita fabel Kurikulum Merdeka (The Ugly Duckling).

Baca juga: 30 Soal Procedure Text Bahasa Inggris Kelas 7 SMP Lengkap Teks Terjemahan, Sering Muncul di SAS

PART 1: The Legend of Lake Toba (Cerita Rakyat / Legend)

Read the text below to answer questions 1 to 10!

Once upon a time, there was a poor fisherman named Toba who lived in Sumatra. One day, he caught a beautiful golden fish. To his surprise, the fish transformed into a beautiful woman. She thanked Toba and agreed to marry him, but on one strict condition: Toba must never tell anyone about her past as a fish. Toba agreed, and they lived happily. Soon, they had a son named Samosir.

Samosir grew up to be a bit lazy and greedy. One day, Toba asked Samosir to bring lunch to him in the farm. On the way, Samosir was so hungry that he ate most of his father's food. When Toba found out his lunch was almost empty, he lost his patience. In anger, Toba shouted, "You are a rude child! You are just like your mother, the son of a fish!"

Samosir cried and ran home to tell his mother. The mother was deeply heartbroken because Toba broke his sacred promise. She told Samosir to run to the highest hill. Suddenly, a huge earthquake shook the land, and heavy rain poured down. The valley flooded and turned into a massive lake, which is now called Lake Toba. The small island in the middle became known as Samosir Island.

Terjemahan Teks:

Dahulu kala, ada seorang nelayan miskin bernama Toba yang tinggal di Sumatra. Suatu hari, dia menangkap seekor ikan mas yang indah. Yang mengejutkan, ikan itu berubah menjadi seorang wanita cantik. Dia berterima kasih kepada Toba dan setuju untuk menikah dengannya, tetapi dengan satu syarat mutlak: Toba tidak boleh memberi tahu siapa pun tentang masa lalunya sebagai ikan. Toba setuju, dan mereka hidup bahagia. Segera, mereka memiliki seorang putra bernama Samosir.

Samosir tumbuh menjadi anak yang agak malas dan rakus. Suatu hari, Toba meminta Samosir untuk membawakan makan siang untuknya di ladang. Di perjalanan, Samosir sangat lapar sehingga dia memakan sebagian besar makanan ayahnya. Ketika Toba mengetahui makan siangnya hampir habis, dia kehilangan kesabaran. Dalam kemarahan, Toba berteriak, "Kamu anak kurang ajar! Kamu sama saja seperti ibumu, anak ikan!"

Samosir menangis dan berlari pulang untuk memberi tahu ibunya. Sang ibu sangat patah hati karena Toba melanggar janji sucinya. Dia menyuruh Samosir berlari ke bukit tertinggi. Tiba-tiba, gempa bumi besar mengguncang tanah, dan hujan deras tercurah. Lembah itu banjir dan berubah menjadi danau besar, yang sekarang disebut Danau Toba. Pulau kecil di tengahnya kemudian dikenal sebagai Pulau Samosir.

(1.) What is the main purpose of the text?

A. To explain how to catch a golden fish in Sumatra.
B. To entertain the reader with the legend of Lake Toba.
C. To describe the beautiful view of Samosir Island.
D. To report a historical event about a massive earthquake.

Kunci Jawaban : B. To entertain the reader with the legend of Lake Toba.

(2.) What was the strict condition made by the beautiful woman?

A. Toba must build a big house for her.
B. Toba must give her all his golden fish.
C. Toba must never reveal her past as a fish.
D. Toba must not let their son go to the farm.

Kunci Jawaban : C. Toba must never reveal her past as a fish.

(3.) Why did Toba get very angry with Samosir on the farm?

A. Because Samosir lost his father's fishing net.
B. Because Samosir refused to help him work.
C. Because Samosir ate most of his father's lunch.
D. Because Samosir broke his mother's golden promise.

Kunci Jawaban : C. Because Samosir ate most of his father's lunch.

(4.) "To his surprise, the fish transformed into a beautiful woman." The underlined word means...

A. Died
B. Swam away
C. Changed completely
D. Disappeared

Kunci Jawaban : C. Changed completely

(5.) What happened after Toba broke his sacred promise?

A. Samosir became a very rich king.
B. The golden fish returned to Toba's net.
C. A massive flood occurred and created Lake Toba.
D. The family moved to another island in Sumatra.

Kunci Jawaban : C. A massive flood occurred and created Lake Toba.

(6.) What is Samosir Island according to the story?

A. The highest hill where Toba worked.
B. The small island in the middle of Lake Toba.
C. The place where Toba first met his wife.
D. A beautiful village near the river.

Kunci Jawaban : B. The small island in the middle of Lake Toba.

(7.) What moral lesson can we learn from the story of Lake Toba?

A. We should not eat food before working.
B. We must always keep our promises.
C. We should live near a beautiful lake.
D. We must not go fishing on a rainy day.

Kunci Jawaban : B. We must always keep our promises.

(8.) "The mother was deeply heartbroken..." The word "heartbroken" is closest in meaning to...

A. Very sad
B. Extremely angry
C. Excited
D. Afraid

Kunci Jawaban : A. Very sad

(9.) Samosir's characteristics based on the text are...

A. Diligent and kind
B. Lazy and greedy
C. Honest and patient
D. Brave and strong

Kunci Jawaban : B. Lazy and greedy

(10.) Who told Samosir to run to the highest hill?

A. His father, Toba
B. The villagers
C. His mother
D. The poor fisherman

Kunci Jawaban : C. His mother

PART 2: The Tortoise and the Hare (Fabel / Fable)

Read the text below to answer questions 11 to 20!

There once was a speedy Hare who bragged about how fast he could run. Tired of hearing him boast, a slow Tortoise challenged him to a race. All the animals in the forest gathered to watch. The race started, and the Hare easily ran far ahead. Feeling very confident, the Hare decided to stop and take a short nap under a shady tree near the finish line, thinking, "The Tortoise is so slow, I can sleep and still win easily."

Meanwhile, the Tortoise never stopped walking. He took one slow step after another, moving steadily forward. While the Hare was fast asleep, the Tortoise quietly passed him. When the Hare finally woke up, he looked around and saw the Tortoise was just a few inches from the finish line. The Hare ran as fast as he could, but it was too late. The Tortoise crossed the line first and won the race.

Terjemahan Teks:

Dahulu kala ada seekor Kelinci yang cepat yang selalu menyombongkan diri tentang seberapa cepat dia bisa berlari. Bosan mendengar bualannya, seekor Kura-kura yang lambat menantangnya untuk berlomba lari. Semua hewan di hutan berkumpul untuk menonton. Perlombaan dimulai, dan Kelinci dengan mudah berlari jauh di depan. Merasa sangat percaya diri, Kelinci memutuskan untuk berhenti dan tidur siang sejenak di bawah pohon yang rindang dekat garis finish, berpikir, "Kura-kura itu sangat lambat, aku bisa tidur dan tetap menang dengan mudah."

Sementara itu, Kura-kura tidak pernah berhenti berjalan. Dia mengambil satu langkah lambat demi langkah lainnya, bergerak maju dengan mantap. Saat Kelinci sedang tertidur lelap, Kura-kura diam-diam melewatinya. Ketika Kelinci akhirnya terbangun, dia melihat sekeliling dan melihat Kura-kura sudah berada beberapa inci saja dari garis finish. Kelinci berlari secepat yang dia bisa, tetapi semuanya sudah terlambat. Kura-kura melewati garis lebih dulu dan memenangkan perlombaan.

(11.) Why did the Tortoise challenge the Hare to a race?

A. Because the Tortoise wanted to prove he was the fastest animal.
B. Because the Tortoise was tired of hearing the Hare's boasting.
C. Because the Hare stole the Tortoise's food.
D. Because the other forest animals forced them to race.

Kunci Jawaban : B. Because the Tortoise was tired of hearing the Hare's boasting.

(12.) What did the Hare do when he ran far ahead of the Tortoise?

A. He stopped to eat some fresh grass.
B. He decided to take a short nap under a tree.
C. He went home to get a drink.
D. He waited for the Tortoise to walk together.

Kunci Jawaban : B. He decided to take a short nap under a tree.

(13.) How did the Tortoise win the race?

A. He ran faster than the Hare at the end.
B. He cheated by taking a shortcut.
C. He never stopped walking steadily while the Hare slept.
D. He woke the Hare up and asked him to run together.

Kunci Jawaban : C. He never stopped walking steadily while the Hare slept.

(14.) "...who bragged about how fast he could run." The underlined word has the same meaning as...

A. Complained
B. Boasted (Sombong)
C. Lied
C. Cheered

Kunci Jawaban : B. Boasted (Sombong)

(15.) What is the moral lesson of the fable above?

A. Speed is the most important thing to win.
B. Sleeping under a tree is good for your health.
C. Slow and steady wins the race.
D. Do not challenge a friend to a dangerous race.

Kunci Jawaban : C. Slow and steady wins the race.

(16.) Where did the Hare take a nap?

A. Inside his small house.
B. Under a shady tree near the finish line.
C. Next to the river bank.
D. On the Tortoise's back.

Kunci Jawaban : B. Under a shady tree near the finish line.

(17.) How did the Hare feel when he was far ahead?

A. Very confident and arrogant
B. Nervous and worried
C. Tired and sick
D. Sad and lonely

Kunci Jawaban : A. Very confident and arrogant

(18.) What did the Hare see when he finally woke up?

A. The Tortoise was still at the start line.
B. The Tortoise was just a few inches from the finish line.
C. The other animals had gone home.
D. The race was cancelled by the animals.

Kunci Jawaban : B. The Tortoise was just a few inches from the finish line.

(19.) "He took one slow step after another, moving steadily forward." The word "steadily" means...

A. Quickly and poorly
B. Continuously and firmly (terus-menerus/konsisten)
C. Carefully and fearfully
D. Accidentally

Kunci Jawaban : B. Continuously and firmly (terus-menerus/konsisten)

(20.) Which animal won the race in the story?

A. The Hare
B. The Fox
C. The Tortoise
D. The Deer

Kunci Jawaban : C. The Tortoise

PART 3: The Ugly Duckling (Fabel Kurikulum Merdeka)

Read the text below to answer questions 21 to 30!

Mother Duck was waiting for her eggs to hatch. One by one, five little yellow ducklings came out. However, the last egg was very large, and when it hatched, out came a big, grey, and ugly duckling. His brothers and sisters laughed at him and refused to play with him. They called him "The Ugly Duckling." Feeling lonely and miserable, the poor duckling decided to run away from the farm.

He wandered through the cold winter alone, facing many difficulties. No one wanted to be his friend because of his appearance. When spring arrived, he saw a pond with beautiful white birds swimming gracefully. He felt ashamed and bowed his head to the water.

To his amazement, he saw his own reflection in the clear water. He was no longer a grey, ugly bird. He had grown into a beautiful, elegant white Swan. The other swans welcomed him warmly, and he finally found where he truly belonged.

Terjemahan Teks:

Ibu Bebek sedang menunggu telur-telurnya menetas. Satu demi satu, lima anak bebek kuning kecil keluar. Namun, telur terakhir berukuran sangat besar, dan ketika menetas, keluarlah seekor anak bebek yang besar, abu-abu, dan jelek. Saudara-saudaranya menertawakannya dan menolak bermain dengannya. Mereka memanggilnya "Si Itik Buruk Rupa." Merasa kesepian dan menderita, itik malang itu memutuskan untuk melarikan diri dari peternakan.

Dia mengembara melewati musim dingin yang dingin sendirian, menghadapi banyak kesulitan. Tidak ada yang mau menjadi temannya karena penampilannya. Ketika musim semi tiba, dia melihat sebuah kolam dengan burung-burung putih cantik berenang dengan anggun. Dia merasa malu dan menundukkan kepalanya ke air.

Yang membuatnya takjub, dia melihat bayangannya sendiri di air yang jernih. Dia bukan lagi burung abu-abu yang jelek. Dia telah tumbuh menjadi seekor Angsa putih yang cantik dan elegan. Angsa-angsa lainnya menyambutnya dengan hangat, dan dia akhirnya menemukan tempat di mana dia benar-benar diterima.

(21.) How did the last duckling look different from his brothers and sisters?

A. He was small and bright yellow.
B. He was big, grey, and ugly.
C. He had beautiful white feathers.
D. He could fly very high into the sky.

Kunci Jawaban : B. He was big, grey, and ugly.

(22.) Why did the ugly duckling decide to run away from the farm?

A. Because he wanted to find more delicious food.
B. Because he was lonely and his siblings laughed at him.
C. Because the farm was destroyed by a big storm.
D. Because Mother Duck told him to leave the nest.

Kunci Jawaban : B. Because he was lonely and his siblings laughed at him.

(23.) What season did the duckling face alone while wandering?

A. Summer
B. Rainy season
C. Autumn
D. Cold winter

Kunci Jawaban : D. Cold winter

(24.) What did the ugly duckling see in the pond when spring arrived?

A. A group of big crocodiles.
B. Some beautiful white swans swimming gracefully.
C. His mother looking for him.
D. A small red ball of yarn.

Kunci Jawaban : B. Some beautiful white swans swimming gracefully.

(25.) What did the duckling see when he looked at his reflection in the water?

A. He saw that he became an even uglier bird.
B. He saw that he had transformed into a beautiful white Swan.
C. He saw a big fish swimming under him.
D. He saw nothing because the water was dirty.

Kunci Jawaban : B. He saw that he had transformed into a beautiful white Swan.

(26.) How did the other swans treat him at the end of the story?

A. They chased him away from the beautiful pond.
B. They welcomed him warmly.
C. They laughed at his grey feathers.
D. They ignored him completely.

Kunci Jawaban : B. They welcomed him warmly.

(27.) "Feeling lonely and miserable..." The word "miserable" means...

A. Very happy and glad
B. Extremely unhappy and suffering (sangat menderita)
C. Safe and comfortable
D. Proud and brave

Kunci Jawaban : B. Extremely unhappy and suffering (sangat menderita)

(28.) How many yellow ducklings hatched before the large egg?

A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Six

Kunci Jawaban : C. Five

(29.) What is the moral value of "The Ugly Duckling" story?

A. Do not judge others based on their physical appearance.
B. Do not run away from your home when you have a problem.
C. Swimming in a beautiful pond can change your life.
D. Winter is the best season to find new close friends.

Kunci Jawaban : A. Do not judge others based on their physical appearance.

(30.) "...he saw his own reflection in the clear water." The underlined word means...

A. Food shadows
B. Mirror image (bayangan cermin/pantulan diri)
C. Deep footprints
D. Dirty mud

Kunci Jawaban : B. Mirror image (bayangan cermin/pantulan diri)