Quiz Literasi Bahasa Inggris

The Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World, is located in the state of Arizona. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Formed by over 70 million years of erosion from the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon offers a spectacular view. The canyon spans 277 miles in length, up to 18 miles in width, and it measures over a mile in depth at its deepest points. Carlos always wanted to visit the Grand Canyon, and recently he received the chance to hike some of the trails and take several panoramic photographs during his visit.

When Carlos arrived at the visitor center, he watched a brief movie that taught tourists about the Grand Canyon National Park and the geological history of the canyon’s formation. Later, Carlos followed a hiking trail to become even further acquainted with the canyon. While walking through the trails, Carlos saw some tourists riding donkeys to traverse the canyon’s ridges. Throughout his hiking expedition, Carlos used a map to find some of the best hot spots for photographs within the canyon. He revisited some areas at different points in the day because sun angles and lighting can make a big difference in the quality of a photo.

Carlos was very pleased that he got to travel to the Grand Canyon. He loves hiking and photography, so this was the perfect outdoor experience for him. He posted all of his best pictures on social media, and his friends were amazed by his breathtaking, panoramic shots.

What did Carlos do first during his trip?

• Hike the trails of the Grand Canyon.

• Find different spots to take photographs.

• Participate in a donkey tour along the ridges.

• Watch a short film at the visitor center.

The Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World, is located in the state of Arizona. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Formed by over 70 million years of erosion from the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon offers a spectacular view. The canyon spans 277 miles in length, up to 18 miles in width, and it measures over a mile in depth at its deepest points. Carlos always wanted to visit the Grand Canyon, and recently he received the chance to hike some of the trails and take several panoramic photographs during his visit.

When Carlos arrived at the visitor center, he watched a brief movie that taught tourists about the Grand Canyon National Park and the geological history of the canyon’s formation. Later, Carlos followed a hiking trail to become even further acquainted with the canyon. While walking through the trails, Carlos saw some tourists riding donkeys to traverse the canyon’s ridges. Throughout his hiking expedition, Carlos used a map to find some of the best hot spots for photographs within the canyon. He revisited some areas at different points in the day because sun angles and lighting can make a big difference in the quality of a photo.

Carlos was very pleased that he got to travel to the Grand Canyon. He loves hiking and photography, so this was the perfect outdoor experience for him. He posted all of his best pictures on social media, and his friends were amazed by his breathtaking, panoramic shots.

1. What did Carlos do with his pictures after his trip?

• He had them developed and created an album.

• He framed the photos to decorate his home.

• He used them as inspiration to write poetry.

• He posted them on social media.

When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the US?

• November 25

• Four weeks before Christmas

• Throughout November

• The Fourth Thursday in November

Which event(s) began the tradition of Thanksgiving?

• The pilgrims' food-creation success and largescale celebratory dinner

• Nobody is certain

• An address delivered by President Lincoln

• A and C

Which food(s) are often prepared for Thanksgiving dinner?

• Turkey

• Potatoes

• Stuffing

• All of the above

Searching frantically to find the hidden jewels, the thieves proceeded to ______ the entire house.

• Justify

• darken

• amplify

• ransack

• glorify

The battalion’s ______ was a well-fortified structure near the enemy lines

• summary

• labyrinth

• villa

• vinculum

• garrison

Must we be subjected to your ______ complaints all day long?

• tiresome

• fearsome

• awesome

• gleesome

• wholesome

1. The ______ child caused great difficulties for her parents and teachers because she refused to correct her bad behavior even in the face of punishment.

• adorable

• sincere

• incorrigible

• lamentable

• demure

The student failed his research paper because he chose to ______ material from a another author’s work.

• authorize

• overrule

• stimulate

• plagiarize

• meditate