Descriptive Text - Reading Comprehension Practice

The Eiffel Tower is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris. Built in 1889, it has become both a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The tower is the tallest building in Paris and the most-visited paid monument in the world; millions of people ascend it every year. Named for its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 World’s Fair.

The tower stands 324 meters (1,063 ft) tall, about the same height as an 81-storey building. Upon its completion, it surpassed the Washington Monument as the tallest man-made structure in the world for 41 years, until the Chrysler Building in New York City was built in 1930; however, due to the addition of the antenna in 1957, the tower is now taller than the Chrysler Building. Not including broadcast antennas, it is the second-tallest structure in France after Millau Viaduct was built in 2004.

The tower has three levels for visitors. Tickets can be purchased to ascend by stairs or lift to the first and second levels. The walk to the first level is over 300 steps, as is the walk from the first to the second level. The third and highest level is accessible only by elevator. Both the first and second levels feature restaurants.

The tower has become the most prominent symbol of both Paris and France, often in the establishing shot of films set in the city.

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What is the purpose of the writer in writing the text above?

• To explain Paris in general

• To describe the Eiffel Tower in Paris

• To classify the levels of visitors in the Eiffel Tower

• To introduce the Eiffel Tower with its characteristics

• To inform the readers that there is the case should be done in the Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris. Built in 1889, it has become both a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The tower is the tallest building in Paris and the most-visited paid monument in the world; millions of people ascend it every year. Named for its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 World’s Fair.

The tower stands 324 meters (1,063 ft) tall, about the same height as an 81-storey building. Upon its completion, it surpassed the Washington Monument as the tallest man-made structure in the world for 41 years, until the Chrysler Building in New York City was built in 1930; however, due to the addition of the antenna in 1957, the tower is now taller than the Chrysler Building. Not including broadcast antennas, it is the second-tallest structure in France after Millau Viaduct was built in 2004.

The tower has three levels for visitors. Tickets can be purchased to ascend by stairs or lift to the first and second levels. The walk to the first level is over 300 steps, as is the walk from the first to the second level. The third and highest level is accessible only by elevator. Both the first and second levels feature restaurants.

The tower has become the most prominent symbol of both Paris and France, often in the establishing shot of films set in the city.

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Look at the following statements.

1.    The Eiffel tower was built in 1889.

2.    The Eiffel tower’s height is similar to a 91 storey-building.

3.    Chrysler Building is the second tallest structure after the Eiffel Tower.

4.    The Eiffel Tower has over three levels.

5.    There is a restaurant in the first level of the Eiffel Tower.

 

Which of the statements above are NOT TRUE based on the text?

• 1, 3, and 5

• 1 and 5

• 2 and 3

• 2, 3, and 4

• 2, 3, and 5

The Eiffel Tower is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris. Built in 1889, it has become both a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The tower is the tallest building in Paris and the most-visited paid monument in the world; millions of people ascend it every year. Named for its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 World’s Fair.

The tower stands 324 meters (1,063 ft) tall, about the same height as an 81-storey building. Upon its completion, it surpassed the Washington Monument as the tallest man-made structure in the world for 41 years, until the Chrysler Building in New York City was built in 1930; however, due to the addition of the antenna in 1957, the tower is now taller than the Chrysler Building. Not including broadcast antennas, it is the second-tallest structure in France after Millau Viaduct was built in 2004.

The tower has three levels for visitors. Tickets can be purchased to ascend by stairs or lift to the first and second levels. The walk to the first level is over 300 steps, as is the walk from the first to the second level. The third and highest level is accessible only by elevator. Both the first and second levels feature restaurants.

The tower has become the most prominent symbol of both Paris and France, often in the establishing shot of films set in the city.

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“The tower has become the most prominent symbol of both Paris and France, …” (Last  Paragraph)

The followings are the similar meaning of the word “prominent”, EXCEPT ….

• Well-known

• Private

• Historic

• Famous

• Renowned

The Eiffel Tower is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris. Built in 1889, it has become both a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The tower is the tallest building in Paris and the most-visited paid monument in the world; millions of people ascend it every year. Named for its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 World’s Fair.

The tower stands 324 meters (1,063 ft) tall, about the same height as an 81-storey building. Upon its completion, it surpassed the Washington Monument as the tallest man-made structure in the world for 41 years, until the Chrysler Building in New York City was built in 1930; however, due to the addition of the antenna in 1957, the tower is now taller than the Chrysler Building. Not including broadcast antennas, it is the second-tallest structure in France after Millau Viaduct was built in 2004.

The tower has three levels for visitors. Tickets can be purchased to ascend by stairs or lift to the first and second levels. The walk to the first level is over 300 steps, as is the walk from the first to the second level. The third and highest level is accessible only by elevator. Both the first and second levels feature restaurants.

The tower has become the most prominent symbol of both Paris and France, often in the establishing shot of films set in the city.

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What does the second paragraph talk about?

• The history of Eiffel Tower

• The explanation of visitor’s levels

• The height of Eiffel Tower

• The structure of Chrysler Building

• The way to go into the Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris. Built in 1889, it has become both a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The tower is the tallest building in Paris and the most-visited paid monument in the world; millions of people ascend it every year. Named for its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 World’s Fair.

The tower stands 324 meters (1,063 ft) tall, about the same height as an 81-storey building. Upon its completion, it surpassed the Washington Monument as the tallest man-made structure in the world for 41 years, until the Chrysler Building in New York City was built in 1930; however, due to the addition of the antenna in 1957, the tower is now taller than the Chrysler Building. Not including broadcast antennas, it is the second-tallest structure in France after Millau Viaduct was built in 2004.

The tower has three levels for visitors. Tickets can be purchased to ascend by stairs or lift to the first and second levels. The walk to the first level is over 300 steps, as is the walk from the first to the second level. The third and highest level is accessible only by elevator. Both the first and second levels feature restaurants.

The tower has become the most prominent symbol of both Paris and France, often in the establishing shot of films set in the city.

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Why do people should visit the Eiffel Tower on the spare time?

• It benefits us to help decorate the building.

• There are less than million people visiting the place.

•   It has no attractive views to visit.

• There are more than 300 steps to make us tired.

• It provides us some awesome views and attractions.

The National Monument (Monumen Nasional) is also referred to as Monas. The National Monument was built by President Sukarno in the 1960s with the top plated with solid gold. The monument is surrounded by Merdeka Square (Freedom park). There is an observation deck at the top of the monument with fantastic views over Jakarta. The National Monument is 132 meters tall.

The observation deck is 115 meters above the ground, just below the golden tip of the monument. There is a small elevator that takes you up to the top, fitting around 10 people at a time. The observation deck is open daily from 8am - 3pm.

There are two entrance gates that go directly to the spinning staircase. The visitors can walk to the staircase to get to the great hall of independence. The hall location is inside the monument’s goblet. In the center of the hall, the visitors can see the original text proclamation of independence. The text is placed in a golden gate named the Independence Gate. The existence of the golden Indonesian map and the national emblem of Indonesia complete the collection of the hall.

The National Monument is the number one tourist attractions for local Indonesian people and on weekends it is very busy with people from all over Indonesia as well as families from Jakarta. Sometimes the line to go to the top of the monument can take more than 1 or 2 hours. Best time to visit is during weekdays when the queues are not so busy.

Source: https://walkaboutindonesia.com/monumen-national-jakarta.php

 

 

What is the topic of the text?  

• The characteristics of a small elevator

• The explanation of Merdeka Square

• The description of the National Monument

• The information about the golden tip

• The description of some tourist attractions

The National Monument (Monumen Nasional) is also referred to as Monas. The National Monument was built by President Sukarno in the 1960s with the top plated with solid gold. The monument is surrounded by Merdeka Square (Freedom park). There is an observation deck at the top of the monument with fantastic views over Jakarta. The National Monument is 132 meters tall.

The observation deck is 115 meters above the ground, just below the golden tip of the monument. There is a small elevator that takes you up to the top, fitting around 10 people at a time. The observation deck is open daily from 8am - 3pm.

There are two entrance gates that go directly to the spinning staircase. The visitors can walk to the staircase to get to the great hall of independence. The hall location is inside the monument’s goblet. In the center of the hall, the visitors can see the original text proclamation of independence. The text is placed in a golden gate named the Independence Gate. The existence of the golden Indonesian map and the national emblem of Indonesia complete the collection of the hall.

The National Monument is the number one tourist attractions for local Indonesian people and on weekends it is very busy with people from all over Indonesia as well as families from Jakarta. Sometimes the line to go to the top of the monument can take more than 1 or 2 hours. Best time to visit is during weekdays when the queues are not so busy.

Source: https://walkaboutindonesia.com/monumen-national-jakarta.php

 

  Look at the following activities:

1.       Seeing the text of Independence Proclamation

2.       Swimming

3.       Enjoying tranquility

4.       Taking some pictures

5.       Enjoying the Jakarta view

6.       Cutting down the trees

Which of the activities above can be done in the National Monument?

•    1, 5, and 6

•    2, 4, and 5

•     1, 3, and 4

• 3, 4, and 5

• 1, 4, and 5

The National Monument (Monumen Nasional) is also referred to as Monas. The National Monument was built by President Sukarno in the 1960s with the top plated with solid gold. The monument is surrounded by Merdeka Square (Freedom park). There is an observation deck at the top of the monument with fantastic views over Jakarta. The National Monument is 132 meters tall.

The observation deck is 115 meters above the ground, just below the golden tip of the monument. There is a small elevator that takes you up to the top, fitting around 10 people at a time. The observation deck is open daily from 8am - 3pm.

There are two entrance gates that go directly to the spinning staircase. The visitors can walk to the staircase to get to the great hall of independence. The hall location is inside the monument’s goblet. In the center of the hall, the visitors can see the original text proclamation of independence. The text is placed in a golden gate named the Independence Gate. The existence of the golden Indonesian map and the national emblem of Indonesia complete the collection of the hall.

The National Monument is the number one tourist attractions for local Indonesian people and on weekends it is very busy with people from all over Indonesia as well as families from Jakarta. Sometimes the line to go to the top of the monument can take more than 1 or 2 hours. Best time to visit is during weekdays when the queues are not so busy.

Source: https://walkaboutindonesia.com/monumen-national-jakarta.php

 

What is the main idea of paragraph two?

•   The history of the National Monument

•    The observation of the National Monument

•   The explanation of observation deck’s description

• The explanation of tourist attractions

• The schedule of the National Monument

The National Monument (Monumen Nasional) is also referred to as Monas. The National Monument was built by President Sukarno in the 1960s with the top plated with solid gold. The monument is surrounded by Merdeka Square (Freedom park). There is an observation deck at the top of the monument with fantastic views over Jakarta. The National Monument is 132 meters tall.

The observation deck is 115 meters above the ground, just below the golden tip of the monument. There is a small elevator that takes you up to the top, fitting around 10 people at a time. The observation deck is open daily from 8am - 3pm.

There are two entrance gates that go directly to the spinning staircase. The visitors can walk to the staircase to get to the great hall of independence. The hall location is inside the monument’s goblet. In the center of the hall, the visitors can see the original text proclamation of independence. The text is placed in a golden gate named the Independence Gate. The existence of the golden Indonesian map and the national emblem of Indonesia complete the collection of the hall.

The National Monument is the number one tourist attractions for local Indonesian people and on weekends it is very busy with people from all over Indonesia as well as families from Jakarta. Sometimes the line to go to the top of the monument can take more than 1 or 2 hours. Best time to visit is during weekdays when the queues are not so busy.

Source: https://walkaboutindonesia.com/monumen-national-jakarta.php

 

What can we infer from the text?

• The observation deck is open until 8 pm.

• The observation deck is not open to the public.

•   The queues will be less busy during the weekdays.

• The elevator can only takes less than 10 people at a time.

• The monument will be less crowded during the weekend.

The National Monument (Monumen Nasional) is also referred to as Monas. The National Monument was built by President Sukarno in the 1960s with the top plated with solid gold. The monument is surrounded by Merdeka Square (Freedom park). There is an observation deck at the top of the monument with fantastic views over Jakarta. The National Monument is 132 meters tall.

The observation deck is 115 meters above the ground, just below the golden tip of the monument. There is a small elevator that takes you up to the top, fitting around 10 people at a time. The observation deck is open daily from 8am - 3pm.

There are two entrance gates that go directly to the spinning staircase. The visitors can walk to the staircase to get to the great hall of independence. The hall location is inside the monument’s goblet. In the center of the hall, the visitors can see the original text proclamation of independence. The text is placed in a golden gate named the Independence Gate. The existence of the golden Indonesian map and the national emblem of Indonesia complete the collection of the hall.

The National Monument is the number one tourist attractions for local Indonesian people and on weekends it is very busy with people from all over Indonesia as well as families from Jakarta. Sometimes the line to go to the top of the monument can take more than 1 or 2 hours. Best time to visit is during weekdays when the queues are not so busy.

Source: https://walkaboutindonesia.com/monumen-national-jakarta.php

 

   “……it is very busy with people from all over Indonesia as well as families from Jakarta.” (Paragraph 3)

The underlined word refers to …..

• The National Monument

• The observation deck

•   Jakarta

•   The top of the monument

• Merdeka Square