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Descriptive Text

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is descriptive text?

a)

A story with complication or problematic events and it tries to find the resolution to solve the problem

b)

A type of document written by someone or group of people to announce the result of an investigation

c)

A text to evaluate a publication, such as a movie, book or an event or performance

d)

A text that aims to describe someone, something, or a place in particular

e)

A text that is designed to describe how something is achieved through a sequence of actions or steps

2.

What is the second paragraph of descriptive text called by?

a)

Conclusion

b)

Identification

c)

Reorientation

d)

Description

e)

recommendation

3.

Paris is named after a group of people called the Parisii. They built a small village on an island in the middle of the Seine River about two thousand years ago. This island is called lie de la Cite. It is where Notre Dame located. Today around eight million people live in Paris area.


The paragraph above tells ...

a)

The origin of the word Paris

b)

The location of Notre Dame

c)

An island in the middle of the Seine River

d)

A village built a thousand years ago

e)

About the Paris

4.

Which of the following option is the generic structure/text organization of descriptive text?

a)

Description-identification

b)

Description-conclusion

c)

Identification-description

d)

Description-solution

e)

Introduction-evaluation

5.

Natural Bridge National Park is a luscious tropical rainforest. It is located 110 kilometer from south of Brisbane and is reached by following the Pacific Highway to Nerang and then by traveling through the Numimbah Valley. This scenic roadway lies in the shadow of Lamington National Park.


The phenomenon of the rock formed into a natural ‘arch’ and the cave through which a waterfall, cascades is a short one kilometer walk below a dense rainforest canopy from the main picnic area. Swimming is permitted in the rock pools. Night time visitors to the cave will discover the unique feature of the glow worms. Picnic areas offers toilets, barbeque, shelter shades, water and fire places, however, overnight camping is not permitted.


The text is aimed to ….

a)

inform the readers about the Natural Bridge National Park

b)

criticize the Natural Bridge National Park

c)

amuse the readers about the interesting place to go

d)

compliment the Natural Bridge National Park

e)

promote the Natural Bridge National Park to the readers

6.

Natural Bridge National Park is a luscious tropical rainforest. It is located 110 kilometer from south of Brisbane and is reached by following the Pacific Highway to Nerang and then by traveling through the Numimbah Valley. This scenic roadway lies in the shadow of Lamington National Park.


The phenomenon of the rock formed into a natural ‘arch’ and the cave through which a waterfall, cascades is a short one kilometer walk below a dense rainforest canopy from the main picnic area. Swimming is permitted in the rock pools. Night time visitors to the cave will discover the unique feature of the glow worms. Picnic areas offers toilets, barbeque, shelter shades, water and fire places, however, overnight camping is not permitted.


From the text we know that ….

a)

It is warned not to have camping overnight

b)

It is not forbidden for the overnight camping

c)

We may not stay overnight there

d)

It is not allowed for the visitors to swim

e)

It is not cool to walk below the dense forest

7.

Natural Bridge National Park is a luscious tropical rainforest. It is located 110 kilometer from south of Brisbane and is reached by following the Pacific Highway to Nerang and then by traveling through the Numimbah Valley. This scenic roadway lies in the shadow of Lamington National Park.


The phenomenon of the rock formed into a natural ‘arch’ and the cave through which a waterfall, cascades is a short one kilometer walk below a dense rainforest canopy from the main picnic area. Swimming is permitted in the rock pools. Night time visitors to the cave will discover the unique feature of the glow worms. Picnic areas offers toilets, barbeque, shelter shades, water and fire places, however, overnight camping is not permitted.


What the visitors will see in the night?

a)

common glow worms

b)

a great dark cave

c)

the fantastic bridge

d)

distinctive feature of the glow worms

e)

the unique rocks

8.

The language feature of Descriptive text are the following, except ...

a)

Passive Voice

b)

Simple Present Tense

c)

Specific Objects

d)

The use of Adjective

e)

Conditional Sentences

9.

Mount Rinjani, located in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, is the second-highest mountain in Indonesia. It rises to an altitude of 3726m and is still active. The mountain and a considerable area of land surrounding the mountain totaling 400sq km, has been gazetted as a national park.


From this paragraph, we know that ...

a)

The altitude of this mount is not more than four thousand meters.

b)

Rinjani is an active mount

c)

The location of the national park is far away from the mount.

d)

The total area of this mount is less than 4oosq km.

e)

The mount is located in Lombok, East Nusa Tenggara.

10.

Visitors who have made the effort invariably say that the highlight of their stay on Lombok was climbing Mount Rinjani. The views of sunrise from the summit on a clear day are simply breathtaking. Be warned that the summit is often wreathed in cloud and views down to the blue-green lake within the caldera are also often obscured by a layer of cloud that lies trapped in the enormous crater.


When is the best time to enjoy Mount Rinjani?

a)

sunset

b)

midnight

c)

midday

d)

sun-up

e)

afternoon

11.

The best time to climb is between May and November, during the dry season, when it is less likely to be cloudy. Do not attempt the climb during the rainy season as the trail can be treacherous. The climb, though not technically difficult, is arduous and climbers should be in reasonable physical condition.


When is the best time to climb the mount?

a)

August

b)

January

c)

December

d)

March

e)

April

12.

The best time to climb is between May and November, during the dry season, when it is less likely to be cloudy. Do not attempt the climb during the rainy season as the trail can be treacherous. The climb, though not technically difficult, is arduous and climbers should be in reasonable physical condition.


From the sentences, we know that ...

a)

People should climb the mount in the rainy season.

b)

The climbing process is totally easy.

c)

People are not allowed to climb in the dry season.

d)

People should not climb the mount in June.

e)

People should have good condition while climbing it.

13.

The best time to climb is between May and November, during the dry season, when it is less likely to be cloudy. Do not attempt the climb during the rainy season as the trail can be treacherous. The climb, though not technically difficult, is arduous and climbers should be in reasonable physical condition.


What does 'treacherous' refer to?

a)

harmful

b)

secure

c)

delight

d)

safe

e)

teacher

14.

Masjid Sultan Suriansyah is a historical mosque. Built 300 years ago, this building is the oldest mosque in South Kalimantan. The mosque is located in the North Kuin Village of Banjarmasin. It was built in the reign of Sultan Suriansyah known as Pangeran Samudera. He was the first Banjarnese King who converted into Islam. This mosque was found on the bank of the Kuin River, near KampungKraton, which was destroyed by the Dutch colonial.

The construction of Masjid Sultan Suriansyah was unique. The roof is layered. It took the Banjar’s past architecture before Islam came. Different from any other old mosques in Banjar, the mihrab has its own roof, separated from the main building.


What is mainly discussed in the text?

a)

a King reign

b)

an Islamic location

c)

Banjarnese

d)

a palace complex

e)

a historical mosque

15.

Masjid Sultan Suriansyah is a historical mosque. Built 300 years ago, this building is the oldest mosque in South Kalimantan. The mosque is located in the North Kuin Village of Banjarmasin. It was built in the reign of Sultan Suriansyah known as Pangeran Samudera. He was the first Banjarnese King who converted into Islam. This mosque was found on the bank of the Kuin River, near KampungKraton, which was destroyed by the Dutch colonial.

The construction of Masjid Sultan Suriansyah was unique. The roof is layered. It took the Banjar’s past architecture before Islam came. Different from any other old mosques in Banjar, the mihrab has its own roof, separated from the main building.


From the text we know that ….

a)

The Dutch colonial never destroyed the mosque

b)

Banjar people burned down the mosque

c)

The Dutch colonial built the mosque

d)

Some construction of the mosque takes the local style

e)

There is nothing special from this mosque

16.

"Makassar is the provincial capital of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, and the largest city on Sulawesi Island."


What we called the underlined part of the sentence above?

a)

noun phrase

b)

noun

c)

noun clause

d)

clause

e)

sentence

17.

They grew up in ___________________ house in Mexico City.


Complete the blanks with the adjectives order correctly.

a)

a little, comfortable

b)

a comfortable little

c)

a comfortable, little

d)

an comfortable, little

e)

an little comfortable

18.

Read the sentences and choose the right answer.

What is the passive voice for this sentence?


"I do my homework on weekends"

a)

My homework done by me on weekends.

b)

My homework is done by me on weekends.

c)

My homework are done by me on weekends

d)

My homework is does by me on weekends.

e)

My homework is do by me on weekends.

19.

Read the sentences and choose the right answer.

What is the passive voice for this sentence?


"Visitors wear glasses on sunny days"

a)

The glasses are weared by visitors.

b)

The glasses is worn by visitors.

c)

The glasses are wear by visitors.

d)

The glasses are worn by visitors on sunny days.

e)

The glasses are wear by visitors on sunny days.

20.

Read the sentences and choose the right answer.

What is the passive voice for this sentence?


"Snow cover the mountains in Santiago"

a)

The mountains is cover by snow in Santiago.

b)

The mountains are covered by snow in Santiago.

c)

Snow is covered by mountains in Santiago.

d)

The mountains are cover by snow in Santiago.

e)

The mountains are covered by Santiago.