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DESCRIPTIVE TEXT SMP NEGERI 1 SURABAYA

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Nadia : What are you looking for?

Queen : I am looking for my house key. I guess I dropped it on my way to my classroom.

Nadia : Let me help you look for it. ___.

Queen : It has a chain key holder.

a)

Where is it?

b)

What does it look like?

c)

When did you lose it?

d)

Who found the key?

2.

Rania : Can you pass me a pencil on the table?

Hisyam : There are three pencils. ___ one is yours?

Rania : The blue one.

Hisyam : I got it

Rania : Thanks.

Hisyam : You're welcome.

a)

What

b)

Where

c)

When

d)

Which

3.

Aura : What's in that box?

Quin : Oh, that's my action figure.

Aura : May I see it?

Quin : Sure. Let me get it for you.

Aura : Wow, cool! It is a knight figure.

Quin : Indeed. These are the weapons. There are a shield and sword.

Aura : Awesome! Where did you buy it?

Quin : My father bought it from Japan last year.

Aura : Oh, right. Your father runs an Indonesian restaurant in Japan.

Quin : Yeah. He goes to Japan twice or three times a year.

Where does the dialog probably take place?

a)

At school

b)

At Quin's house

c)

At a toy store

d)

At Aura's house

4.

Lions, tigers, --- bears are wild animals

a)

but

b)

and

c)

or

d)

for

5.

Hanuun : Vano has a good voice, --- he is not confident enough to sing in front of audience.

Naura : You are right. We must motivate him so

a)

so

b)

or

c)

but

d)

and

6.

Naura : Which one do you prefer, a wireless --- wired mouse?

Keysha : Wireless mouse. It's practical and simple to keepit because without a wire. How about you?

Naura : Wired mouse. Wireless maouse needs a battery. It will not detect if the battery is low.

a)

or

b)

and

c)

but

d)

so

7.

I have a brother. His name is Cahyo Saputro. People call him Cahyo. He studies at The University of Indonesiamajoring in accounting. Recently he has online classes, so he is busy with his studies.

Cahyo is tall and charming. He has short black wavy hair, a pair of black eyes, and a pointed nose. He has a fair complexion. He likes wearing casual clothes such as a T-shirt and jeans.

He is smart and diligent. He often helps me when I get difficulties in my studies. He is good at cooking either. He often cooks dinner for our family. He is also friendly and easy going. No wonder, he has many friends, including from overseas because he is active on social media.

What is the purpose of the text?

a)

To inform a person's interest

b)

To describe the writer's brother

c)

To show a person's capabilities

d)

To inform of the writer's brother's habit

8.

I have a brother. His name is Cahyo Saputro. People call him Cahyo. He studies at The University of Indonesiamajoring in accounting. Recently he has online classes, so he is busy with his studies.

Cahyo is tall and charming. He has short black wavy hair, a pair of black eyes, and a pointed nose. He has a fair complexion. He likes wearing casual clothes such as a T-shirt and jeans.

He is smart and diligent. He often helps me when I get difficulties in my studies. He is good at cooking either. He often cooks dinner for our family. He is also friendly and easy going. No wonder, he has many friends, including from overseas because he is active on social media.

How does Cahyo befriend foreign friends?

a)

From the writer

b)

From his hobby

c)

From his studies

d)

From his social media

9.

I have a brother. His name is Cahyo Saputro. People call him Cahyo. He studies at The University of Indonesiamajoring in accounting. Recently he has online classes, so he is busy with his studies.

Cahyo is tall and charming. He has short black wavy hair, a pair of black eyes, and a pointed nose. He has a fair complexion. He likes wearing casual clothes such as a T-shirt and jeans.

He is smart and diligent. He often helps me when I get difficulties in my studies. He is good at cooking either. He often cooks dinner for our family. He is also friendly and easy going. No wonder, he has many friends, including from overseas because he is active on social media.

From the text we can conclude that Cahyo ---.

a)

is a good person

b)

attend a cooking class

c)

loves wearing formal attire

d)

lives apart from his family

10.

I have a brother. His name is Cahyo Saputro. People call him Cahyo. He studies at The University of Indonesiamajoring in accounting. Recently he has online classes, so he is busy with his studies.

Cahyo is tall and charming. He has short black wavy hair, a pair of black eyes, and a pointed nose. He has a fair complexion. He likes wearing casual clothes such as a T-shirt and jeans.

He is smart and diligent. He often helps me when I get difficulties in my studies. He is good at cooking either. He often cooks dinner for our family. He is also friendly and easy going. No wonder, he has many friends, including from overseas because he is active on social media.

"He is also friendly and easygoing" (Paragraph 3).

What is the closest meaning of friendly?

a)

Patient

b)

Humble

c)

Honest

d)

Hospitable

11.

Kediri is a name of a town. It is situated in a valley between the Kelud and Willis mountains and inhabited by about 1.3 million people. In the centre of the town there is a large hill which is called the Dathok Mountain. Because of the topography of the region, Kediri is called a chilly town by the locals. There is a big river called Brantas cutting off the centre of the town.


Beside the temples, Kediri is also famous for its products like cigarettes and a special kind of tofu or bean curd. This highly nutritious food is delicacy of Kediri and has a distinctive taste. The cigarettes factory dominates the town economy and employs the majority of the women labor force. Kediri and the cigarettes factory are inseparable and it is considered the biggest cigarette factory in Indonesia. Most of the local people work in this factory. Those who do not work here are farmers or traders.


What does the above text tell about?

a)

The history of Kediri

b)

The famous products of Kediri

c)

The description of Kediri

d)

The people

12.

Kediri is a name of a town. It is situated in a valley between the Kelud and Willis mountains and inhabited by about 1.3 million people. In the centre of the town there is a large hill which is called the Dathok Mountain. Because of the topography of the region, Kediri is called a chilly town by the locals. There is a big river called Brantas cutting off the centre of the town.

Beside the temples, Kediri is also famous for its products like cigarettes and a special kind of tofu or bean curd. This highly nutritious food is delicacy of Kediri and has a distinctive taste. The cigarettes factory dominates the town economy and employs the majority of the women labor force. Kediri and the cigarettes factory are inseparable and it is considered the biggest cigarette factory in Indonesia. Most of the local people work in this factory. Those who do not work here are farmers or traders.


(last sentence). The underlined word refers to ....

a)

The local people

b)

The factory workers

c)

The farmers

d)

The traders

13.

Barack Obama is the president of United States. He is an African-American. He is tall and thin. He is bald. He has dark complexion, pointed nose, and oval face.

He is the first black man who becomes the president of United States. He is known as a smart and wise man. He is a loving husband for his wife and a good father for his two children. People from all over the world adore him because of his spirit and action in creating peace in this world. He also looks friendly because he always smiles a lot.


What is the purpose of the text?

a)

To persuade the readers to choose him in the election

b)

To entertain the readers about the story of Barack Obama

c)

To report the life of the president of United States of America

d)

To describe Barack Obama's physical appearance and personality

14.

Barack Obama is the president of United States. He is an African-American. He is tall and thin. He is bald. He has dark complexion, pointed nose, and oval face.

He is the first black man who becomes the president of United States. He is known as a smart and wise man. He is a loving husband for his wife and a good father for his two children. People from all over the world adore him because of his spirit and action in creating peace in this world. He also looks friendly because he always smiles a lot.


The antonym of the underlined word is ....

a)

Flat

b)

Short

c)

Straight

d)

Handsome

15.

Bale Kambang


Bale Kambang is a small village in the Southern coast of East Java, seventy kilometers from Malang town and two hours' drive from South. It is well known for its long beautiful white sandy beach as well as the similarity of its temple to the one of Tanah Lot in Bali.

In Bale Kambang, there are three small rocky islands namely Ismaya Island, Wisanggeni Island, and Anoman Island, those names are taken from "wayang" figures (Java traditional puppets). These islands are surrounded by Indonesian Ocean which huge waves frighten most overseas cruisers.


What makes Bale Kambang famous?

a)

Small rocky islands

b)

Long beautiful beach

c)

Huge waves of ocean

d)

Overseas cruisers

16.

Bale Kambang


Bale Kambang is a small village in the Southern coast of East Java, seventy kilometers from Malang town and two hours' drive from South. It is well known for its long beautiful white sandy beach as well as the similarity of its temple to the one of Tanah Lot in Bali.

In Bale Kambang, there are three small rocky islands namely Ismaya Island, Wisanggeni Island, and Anoman Island, those names are taken from "wayang" figures (Java traditional puppets). These islands are surrounded by Indonesian Ocean which huge waves frighten most overseas cruisers.


What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

a)

There are three rocky islands in Bale Kambang

b)

Huge waves frighten many overseas cruisers

c)

Names of rocky islands are taken from "wayang"figures

d)

The rocky islands are in the middle of the sea

17.

Masjid Sultan Suriansyah


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.


Masjid Sultan Suriansyah was constructed in the era of ....

a)

Banjar people

b)

Dutch colonial

c)

Kalimantan King

d)

Sultan Suriansyah

18.

Masjid Sultan Suriansyah


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)

A palace complex

c)

An Islamic location

d)

A historical mosque

19.

Masjid Sultan Suriansyah


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)

Some construction of the mosque takes the local style

b)

Banjar people burned down the mosque

c)

There is nothing special from this mosque

d)

The Dutch colonial built the mosque

20.

I just got a new toy from my uncle. My uncle is a sailor. He bought me a robot when he sailed abroad. I love this robot.


My robot is very nice. It is about twenty centimeters tall. The colour of the robot is blue. The robot has a strong body. It has two big red eyes. Its two strong legs are covered with blade boots.


My robot can be moved with two medium sized batteries. After inserting the batteries at the back of the robot body, we can make it move when we push the button behind its neck. The robot will move its left and right foot in turn. It will move its two arms in turn too. However, the robot could not bend its feet and it moves forward only.


What are the colour of the robot's eyes?

a)

Red

b)

Blue

c)

Black

d)

White

21.

I just got a new toy from my uncle. My uncle is a sailor. He bought me a robot when he sailed abroad. I love this robot.


My robot is very nice. It is about twenty centimeters tall. The colour of the robot is blue. The robot has a strong body. It has two big red eyes. Its two strong legs are covered with blade boots.


My robot can be moved with two medium sized batteries. After inserting the batteries at the back of the robot body, we can make it move when we push the button behind its neck. The robot will move its left and right foot in turn. It will move its two arms in turn too. However, the robot could not bend its feet and it moves forward only.


What is the main idea of paragraph three?

a)

A medium sized battery must be put to make the robot strong

b)

Two batteries are needed to make the robot move

c)

The writer's robot is difficult to move

d)

The robot can move without batteries

22.

I just got a new toy from my uncle. My uncle is a sailor. He bought me a robot when he sailed abroad. I love this robot.


My robot is very nice. It is about twenty centimeters tall. The colour of the robot is blue. The robot has a strong body. It has two big red eyes. Its two strong legs are covered with blade boots.


My robot can be moved with two medium sized batteries. After inserting the batteries at the back of the robot body, we can make it move when we push the button behind its neck. The robot will move its left and right foot in turn. It will move its two arms in turn too. However, the robot could not bend its feet and it moves forward only.


From the text we know that ...

a)

The robot can't move backward

b)

The robot's feet are bendable

c)

The robot can't move at all

d)

The robot has no arms

23.

Boyolali regency is located in north of Solo and east of Merapi and Merbabu Mountains. This regency has been known for its production of fresh milk for a long time. No wonder, the cow statues adorn Boyolali town.


There are six main cow statues in Boyolali. They are displayed in different places. The statues are made of concrete. The colour and shape are made in such a way to resemble the real cows. However, the size is made bigger to catch the eye.


Besides decorating the town, the statues also turn out to be helpful for people from out of town to find places they are seeking in Boyolali. By mentioning the position of the statue, people can get their way easily.


(paragraph 3) What does the underlined word refer to?

a)

People from out town

b)

Places in Boyolali

c)

Cow statues

d)

Real cows

24.

Boyolali regency is located in north of Solo and east of Merapi and Merbabu Mountains. This regency has been known for its production of fresh milk for a long time. No wonder, the cow statues adorn Boyolali town.


There are six main cow statues in Boyolali. They are displayed in different places. The statues are made of concrete. The colour and shape are made in such a way to resemble the real cows. However, the size is made bigger to catch the eye.


Besides decorating the town, the statues also turn out to be helpful for people from out of town to find places they are seeking in Boyolali. By mentioning the position of the statue, people can get their way easily.


What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

a)

The statues help people to find places easily

b)

The statues decorate the town beautifully

c)

The cow can get their way easily around the town

d)

The people from out of town easily find the statues

25.

Boyolali regency is located in north of Solo and east of Merapi and Merbabu Mountains. This regency has been known for its production of fresh milk for a long time. No wonder, the cow statues adorn Boyolali town.


There are six main cow statues in Boyolali. They are displayed in different places. The statues are made of concrete. The colour and shape are made in such a way to resemble the real cows. However, the size is made bigger to catch the eye.


Besides decorating the town, the statues also turn out to be helpful for people from out of town to find places they are seeking in Boyolali. By mentioning the position of the statue, people can get their way easily.


 The text mainly tells us about ....

a)

The colour of the statues

b)

Cow statues in Boyolali

c)

A town called Boyolali

d)

How to raise cows