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Belajar Soal Bahasa Inggris Kelas 8 SMP Tentang Interviews: Asking and Answering Questions

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Interviews: Asking and Answering Questions

Deskripsi :

Belajar melakukan wawancara sederhana dalam Bahasa Inggris.

Jenjang Pendidikan : SMP
Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris
Kelas : SMP Kelas 8
Waktu :15 Menit

Jul 08, 2025   |   9 views

What is the primary purpose of an interview?

A. To tell a story.
B. To ask questions and gather information.
C. To give a speech.
D. To sing a song.

Pembahasan :
The main goal of an interview is to ask questions and collect information from the interviewee. It's a way to learn about someone or something.

Which of the following is a common introductory question in a formal interview?

A. What's your favorite color?
B. What are your hobbies?
C. Could you tell me a little about yourself?
D. Do you like pizza?

Pembahasan :
A good introductory question in a formal interview is 'Could you tell me a little about yourself?' This helps the interviewee provide a brief overview of their background and skills.

When asking a question, it’s important to:

A. Interrupt the interviewee frequently.
B. Ask too many questions at once.
C. Be clear and concise.
D. Ask questions only if you think you know the answer.

Pembahasan :
Asking clear and concise questions makes it easier for the interviewee to understand and respond. Avoid vague or overly complex questions.

What does 'can you tell me more about that?' mean?

A. It's a polite way to end the interview.
B. It's a way to ask for clarification or more detail.
C. It means the interviewee is bored.
D. It means the interviewer doesn't understand the answer.

Pembahasan :
'Can you tell me more about that?' is a useful phrase to encourage the interviewee to elaborate on a previous answer and provide additional information.

What should you do if you don't understand a question?

A. Ignore the question and move on.
B. Ask the interviewer to repeat the question.
C. Guess what the question is asking.
D. Become defensive and say you don't know.

Pembahasan :
If you don't understand a question, it's best to ask the interviewer to repeat it. This shows that you are attentive and trying to understand.

Which of the following is an example of a closed-ended question?

A. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
B. Why did you choose to study English?
C. Do you enjoy working in a team?
D. What kind of music do you like?

Pembahasan :
Closed-ended questions elicit a simple 'yes' or 'no' response or a short answer. 'Do you enjoy working in a team?' is an example of a closed-ended question.

What's a good way to maintain eye contact during an interview?

A. Avoid eye contact to show humility.
B. Look at the interviewer's forehead.
C. Make brief, natural eye contact.
D. Stare intensely at the interviewer.

Pembahasan :
Maintaining brief, natural eye contact shows confidence and engagement. Avoid staring or avoiding eye contact entirely.

What should you do if you are asked a difficult question?

A. Lie or make up an answer.
B. Remain silent and hope the interviewer changes the subject.
C. Take a moment to think before answering.
D. Get angry and tell the interviewer that the question is unfair.

Pembahasan :
It's okay to take a moment to think before answering a difficult question. This shows that you are considering the question carefully and formulating a thoughtful response.

Which of the following phrases is appropriate to use when you're finished answering a question?

A. That's it!
B. I think so.
C. I'm finished.
D. No.

Pembahasan :
Saying 'I'm finished' is a polite way to indicate that you have answered the question completely.

What does it mean to be a good listener during an interview?

A. To interrupt the interviewee.
B. To nod and show you're engaged.
C. To formulate your response while the interviewee is speaking.
D. To ignore what the interviewee is saying.

Pembahasan :
Being a good listener means showing you're paying attention to what the interviewee is saying by nodding, making eye contact, and providing verbal cues like 'uh-huh' or 'I see'.