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PH 1 DESCRIPTIVE TEXT

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a descriptive text?

a)

a text which says what a person or a thing is like. Its purpose is to describe and reveal a particular person, place, or thing.

b)

a story with problematic events with resolution at the end

c)

a text that provides facts that is educational and purposeful

d)

an essay used to convince readers

2.

What is the generic structure of Descriptive Text?

a)

Identification, Resolution

b)

Identification, Description

c)

Identification, Conclusion

d)

Orientation, Complication, Resolution

e)

Thesis, Argument, Reiteration

3.

The second paragraph in descriptive text is called…

a)

Identification

b)

Orientation

c)

Body

d)

Description

e)

Resolution

4.

The first paragraph in descriptive text is called…

a)

Identification

b)

Orientation

c)

Body

d)

Description

e)

Resolution

5.

BROMO MOUNTAIN

Bromo is one of mountains in East Java that is known around the world. As one of the special tourism places in Java. Bromo mountain is not only rich of its natural beauty but also in harmony with the local people around it.

In Bromo, the visitors can enjoy both the beauty of beauty the nature and also the culture in that area because Bromo is not simply a mountain but also an important place for ritual ceremony of Hindu .

Located around 2.5 hours from Malang, Bromo is one of active volcanoes which it part of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. The beauty of Bromo can be seen clearly from the top of Pananjakan Mountain that is close to Bromo which has higher level (2,770 meters ). Bromo itself is only 2,392 meters. Even to Bromo is not a high volcano, the history of the eruption was so dramatic. The sands around it, which people call the sea of the sands (Segara Wedi), is the proof that is mountain had killed the life in its surroundings .

According to the text, where is Bromo Mountain located?

a)

Kalimantan

b)

Central Java

c)

East Java

d)

West Java

e)

None of the above

6.

in addition to tourism, mount Bromo for what?

a)

There is no correct answer

b)

For a place to buy and sell

c)

Only for tourism

d)

An important place for ritual ceremony of Hindu

7.

When is Kasada Festival held?

a)

Everyday

b)

Every Month

c)

Every Year

d)

Every Week

8.

“Bromo is one of mountains in East Java that is famous around the world. The underlined word means ....

a)

Strange

b)

Unpopular

c)

Well-known

d)

Clumsy

9.

How many hours from Malang?

a)

2,5 hours

b)

1,5 hours

c)

3,5 hours

d)

4 hours

10.

Do you know Isyana Sarasvati? She is a very famous singer from Indonesia. She is pretty and very talented. Her fulname is Isyana Sarasvati. She is usually called Isyana. This beautiful lady was born in Bandung, West Java, on May 2, 1993. Her parents are Sapta Dwi Kardana and Luana Marpanda.

Isyana, the Taurus girl, is slim. She is only 50 kg and 165 tall. She has long smooth beautiful hair. By glimpsing, she looks like a Korean star.

Talking about her personality, Isyana is a kind of introverted girl. She seems very quiet. But actually, she is friendly enough to people. Talking about her passion for music. Isyana likes jazz, RnB, pop, and soul. She also can play piano, saxophone, and violin. That's fantastic. What do you know about her song? Isyana is being famous because of very romantic songs entitled "Keep Being You" and "Tetap Dalam Jiwa.

From the text above we know that,...

a)

She is a famous and talented singer

b)

She can’t play musical instruments

c)

She dislikes jazz and RnB

d)

Isyana is an extrovert girl

11.

Do you know Isyana Sarasvati? She is a very famous singer from Indonesia. She is pretty and very talented. Her fulname is Isyana Sarasvati. She is usually called Isyana. This beautiful lady was born in Bandung, West Java, on May 2, 1993. Her parents are Sapta Dwi Kardana and Luana Marpanda.

Isyana, the Taurus girl, is slim. She is only 50 kg and 165 tall. She has long smooth beautiful hair. By glimpsing, she looks like a Korean star.

Talking about her personality, Isyana is a kind of introverted girl. She seems very quiet. But actually, she is friendly enough to people. Talking about her passion for music. Isyana likes jazz, RnB, pop, and soul. She also can play piano, saxophone, and violin. That's fantastic. What do you know about her song? Isyana is being famous because of very romantic songs entitled "Keep Being You" and "Tetap Dalam Jiwa.

We know from the second paragraph that ...

a)

Her parents are Sapta Dwi Kardana and Luana Marpanda.

b)

She is a very famous singer from Indonesia. She is pretty and very talented

c)

Isyana, the Taurus girl, is slim. She is only 50 kg and 165 tall. She has long smooth beautiful hair.

d)

Her fulname is Isyana Sarasvati. She is usually called Isyana.

12.

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.

Question: What makes Bale Kambang famous?

a)

Small rocky islands

b)

Huge waves of ocean

c)

Overseas cruisers

d)

Long beautiful beach

e)

three small rocky islands

13.

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.

Question: 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

e)

Small village of Bale Kambang

14.

Tanjung Puting National Park

Tanjung Puting National Park is an internationally famous ecotourism destination, which is located in the southwest of Central Kalimantan peninsula. Visitors from foreign countries ............................................ to this park because of its amazing nature. This is called a park, but unlike any park that you have seen in your city, this is a jungle! It is a real jungle, which is home to the most interesting animals in the world: orang utans.

Question: The suitable word to fill in the blank above is......................

a)

come

b)

comes

c)

is coming

d)

came

e)

has come

15.

Question: What is the generic structure of Descriptive Text?

a)

Orientation, Events, Re-orientation

b)

General classification, description

c)

Oriantation, Complication, Resolution, Re-orientation

d)

Thesis, Arguments, Reiteration

e)

Identification, Description

16.

The man check the patient. He ....... a doctor.

a)

Was

b)

Is

c)

Will

d)

Are

17.

Miss Salsa is a teacher. She ...... everyday at school.

a)

Teach

b)

Teaches

c)

Thought

d)

Teached

18.

I love cats very much. I keep some cats in my house. They are Kabuok, Bolang, Tigo Bono and Sincan. Kabuok is grey. It’s big and strong. Bolang is black and small. Tigo Bono is white, yellow and red. The last sincan, Sincan is white. I always take care of my cats everyday.


‘It’s big and strong’ .

It refers to….

a)

Bolang

b)

Sincan

c)

Kabuok

19.

I love cats very much. I keep some cats in my house. They are Kabuok, Bolang, Tigo Bono and Sincan. Kabuok is grey. It’s big and strong. Bolang is black and small. Tigo Bono is white, yellow and red. The last sincan, Sincan is white. I always take care of my cats everyday.


What does Bolang look like?

a)

grey

b)

black and small

c)

white, yellow and red

d)

white

20.

My classroom is very big. There are twenty classroom and forty chairs for students. The teacher’s table is in front of the classroom. The teacher sit behind the table. Behind her is the whiteboard. Beside the whiteboard is a map of Indonesian archipelago. Under the map, there is a bookshelf. There are two windows in the room. Between the windows is a picture of Prambanan temple. I like my classroom very much.

1.“My classroom is very big “. The underlined word has the same meaning as..

a)

Large

b)

Short

c)

Little

d)

Small

21.

My classroom is very big. There are twenty classroom and forty chairs for students. The teacher’s table is in front of the classroom. The teacher sit behind the table. Behind her is the whiteboard. Beside the whiteboard is a map of Indonesian archipelago. Under the map, there is a bookshelf. There are two windows in the room. Between the windows is a picture of Prambanan temple. I like my classroom very much.


Where does the teacher sit ?

a)

In front of the classroom.

b)

Behind the whiteboard.

c)

Behind the table.

d)

behind the board

22.

Choose the suitable description from the picture!

a)

She wears black veil.

b)

She wears pink glasses.

c)

She wears pink veil.

d)

She wears blue glasses.

23.

I have a new backpack. Its color is light green. I always take it when I go to school. It is made of strong fabric.

My backpack has several parts. The first part is the pocket where I put my money and library card. The second part is the main part. I always put my books and pencil case in it. The third part is a small pocket on the left side of the backpack. I keep a bottle of water in this pocket.

What does the text tell us about?

a)

  The backpack's material.

b)

The parts of the backpack.

c)

The writer's new backpack.

d)

The writer's favorite color.

24.

I have a new backpack. Its color is light green. I always take it when I go to school. It is made of strong fabric.

My backpack has several parts. The first part is the pocket where I put my money and library card. The second part is the main part. I always put my books and pencil case in it. The third part is a small pocket on the left side of the backpack. I keep a bottle of water in this pocket.

How many parts does the backpack have?

a)

One part.

b)

Two parts.

c)

Three parts

d)

Four parts.

25.

I have a new backpack. Its color is light green. I always take it when I go to school. It is made of strong fabric.

My backpack has several parts. The first part is the pocket where I put my money and library card. The second part is the main part. I always put my books and pencil case in it. The third part is a small pocket on the left side of the backpack. I keep a bottle of water in this pocket.

Where does the writer put his water bottle? In the...part of the backpack.

a)

fourth

b)

second

c)

third

d)

first

26.

Most people in the world have a pet. I also have it. My pet is a dog, named Dimo. Its color is brown. It has brown eyes, too. I got this pet from my friend at the beginning of 2009. He bought it from a pet shop in this country. Once a week, my mother bathes him. He is funny and smart. It often plays with my neighbor’s dog. I love him very much because he can be my friend, too.

Dimo’s eyes are ….

a)

black

b)

white

c)

dark brown

d)

brown

27.

Most people in the world have a pet. I also have it. My pet is a dog, named Dimo. Its color is brown. It has brown eyes, too. I got this pet from my friend at the beginning of 2009. He bought it from a pet shop in this country. Once a week, my mother bathes him. He is funny and smart. It often plays with my neighbor’s dog. I love him very much because he can be my friend, too.

The writer got the pet from ….

a)

His friend

b)

His neighbor

c)

His mother

d)

pet shop

28.

Most people in the world have a pet. I also have it. My pet is a dog, named Dimo. Its color is brown. It has brown eyes, too. I got this pet from my friend at the beginning of 2009. He bought it from a pet shop in this country. Once a week, my mother bathes him. He is funny and smart. It often plays with my neighbor’s dog. I love him very much because he can be my friend, too.

What is the text about?

a)

His mother

b)

My pet shop

c)

My best friend

d)

My lovely dog

29.

I have some pets. However, my favourite pet is Timmy. Timmy is a male tabby cat. He is very adorable with his soft stripes fur. He has innocent round eyes and feeble sweet voice. He always meows when I come home, he usually give me a kiss. Timmy is a nice playmate. I’m so happy to spend my time with him. Most of the time, he’s a good cat. It’s almost impossible for me to be angry at him. In the morning, he always wakes up early. When he wakes up earlier, he waits quality by my bedside until I wake up.

When does Timmy usually give a kiss to the writer? When the writer …

a)

comes home

b)

fells hungry

c)

goes to sleep

d)

wakes up

30.

I have some pets. However, my favourite pet is Timmy. Timmy is a male tabby cat. He is very adorable with his soft stripes fur. He has innocent round eyes and feeble sweet voice. He always meows when I come home, he usually give me a kiss. Timmy is a nice playmate. I’m so happy to spend my time with him. Most of the time, he’s a good cat. It’s almost impossible for me to be angry at him. In the morning, he always wakes up early. When he wakes up earlier, he waits quality by my bedside until I wake up.

Why is the writer almost impossible to be angry at his cat? Because …

a)

It has innocent round eyes

b)

Most of the time, it is a good cat

c)

It gives the writer kiss

d)

It always wakes up early

31.

I have some pets. However, my favourite pet is Timmy. Timmy is a male tabby cat. He is very adorable with his soft stripes fur. He has innocent round eyes and feeble sweet voice. He always meows when I come home, he usually give me a kiss. Timmy is a nice playmate. I’m so happy to spend my time with him. Most of the time, he’s a good cat. It’s almost impossible for me to be angry at him. In the morning, he always wakes up early. When he wakes up earlier, he waits quality by my bedside until I wake up.

What is the purpose of the text about?

a)

To tell how to make something

b)

To tell how to care for cats

c)

To entertain the reader

d)

To describe something

32.

This giraffe is the tallest animal, I saw in Ragunan zoo. It is a male. It is about six meter tall. It has big brown eyes. It has brown spots on its skin. It also has two short horns on its head. Its tail is long with thick hair on the top of the tail. It likes eating leaves of tree.

The purpose of the text above is….

a)

to tell about tall animal

b)

to describe Ragunan zoo

c)

to describe about giraffe

d)

to tell about tall animals

33.

This giraffe is the tallest animal, I saw in Ragunan zoo. It is a male. It is about six meter tall. It has big brown eyes. It has brown spots on its skin. It also has two short horns on its head. Its tail is long with thick hair on the top of the tail. It likes eating leaves of tree.

How the eyes of the giraffe look like?

a)

They are big and brown

b)

They are small and brown

c)

They are big and black

d)

They are small and brown

34.

This giraffe is the tallest animal, I saw in Ragunan zoo. It is a male. It is about six meter tall. It has big brown eyes. It has brown spots on its skin. It also has two short horns on its head. Its tail is long with thick hair on the top of the tail. It likes eating leaves of tree.

“Its tail is long with thick hair…” The antonym of the word “long” is….

a)

strong

b)

beauty

c)

short

d)

thin

35.

Angkor Wat was faced a Hindu temple, a man of Budhist temple completed in Cambodia. It is the largest religious monument in the world. The temple was built by the Khmer King, Suryawarman II in the early twelveth century in Yosadapura, the capital of the Khmer Empire as this temple of eventual moslem. It is dedicated to Wisnu. It is designed to represent Khmer Meru, frame of the Devis in Hindu mithology within the mouth and has an outer wall which is 3 to 7 km long. It has three rectangular galleries which races about the neck. At the centre of the temple stand Queen Cap of Tower.

What is the monolog about?

a)

Gallery complex

b)

Angkor Wat.

c)

Buddhist mythology.

d)

Cambodia.

36.

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 famous products of Kediri

b)

The history of Kediri

c)

The description of Kediri

d)

The people

37.

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

38.

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.

“… dark complexion, pointed nose, and oval face.” The antonym of the word “pointed” is ….

a)

flat

b)

short

c)

straight

d)

handsome

39.

I’m so happy to have a close friend. She is my beloved classmate, Fafa. We’ve known each other since we were in grade 8. We were in the same class, and we still are in grade 9 until now.Fafa is a very kind and friendly girl. She is always ready to help other people. Although she comes from a rich family, she never looks down on other people. She is very sociable and has a lot of friends. She can interact easily with people from different ages. Therefore, she is also popular among teachers and parents.

What is the text about?

a)

The writer’s best friend

b)

The writer’s deskmate

c)

The writer’s sister

d)

The writer’s family

40.

I’m so happy to have a close friend. She is my beloved classmate, Fafa. We’ve known each other since we were in grade 8. We were in the same class, and we still are in grade 9 until now.Fafa is a very kind and friendly girl. She is always ready to help other people. Although she comes from a rich family, she never looks down on other people. She is very sociable and has a lot of friends. She can interact easily with people from different ages. Therefore, she is also popular among teachers and parents.

What is the main idea of paragraph two?

a)

Fafa comes from a rich family

b)

Fafa is an eighth grader student

c)

Fafa is popular among neighbors

d)

Fafa has good characters

41.

I’m so happy to have a close friend. She is my beloved classmate, Fafa. We’ve known each other since we were in grade 8. We were in the same class, and we still are in grade 9 until now.Fafa is a very kind and friendly girl. She is always ready to help other people. Although she comes from a rich family, she never looks down on other people. She is very sociable and has a lot of friends. She can interact easily with people from different ages. Therefore, she is also popular among teachers and parents.

The underlined word in “she can interact easily with people …” is closest in meaning to ….A

a)

Communicate

b)

react

c)

introduce

d)

influence

42.

What is the best picture to describe the picture?

a)

A yellow cat is bitting a fish

b)

A green cat is bitting a fish

c)

A brown cat is bitting a fish

d)

A redcat is bitting a fish

43.

What tense is used in Descriptive Text?

a)

Present Tense

b)

Past Tense

c)

Future Tense

d)

Past Future Tense

44.

Miss Salsa is a teacher. She ...... everyday at school.

a)

Teach

b)

Teaches

c)

Thought

d)

Teached

45.

I love cats very much. I keep some cats in my house. They are Kobo, Sisimaru,Jaiko and Sincan. Kobo is grey. It’s big and strong. Sisimaru is black and small. Jaiko is white and brown. The last sincan, Sincan is white. I always take care of my cats everyday.

The color of Kobo's fur is.....

a)

Grey

b)

Green

c)

Black

d)

White

46.

Arsy: Miss Dion is a beautiful woman. She is tall and slim. She has beautiful, long and blonde hair.


Question

Choose the correct picture based on statement above!

a)
b)
c)
d)
47.

Please decribe him!

a)

He is a comedian. He wearing a glasses and wearing a black suit

b)

he is a singer, black hair and short

c)

he is a comedian and hand watch

d)

he is a model, wearing a white suit

48.

Paris is the capital of European Nation, France. It is also one of the most beautiful and most famous cities in the world. Paris is called the city of light. It is also an international fashion centre.

What is the text about?

a)

How Paris is named

b)

The famous city in the world

c)

The description of Paris

d)

Things you can see in Paris

49.

Jakarta is located on the northwest coast of Java island, at the mouth of the Ciliwung river. It dominates Indonesia's administration, economy, and cultural activities and is a major commercial and transportation harb within Asia. The climate is hot and humid. Rainfall occurs throughout the year. The heaviest rainfall is from November to May. The city lies on a flat low pain area and is likely to be affected by flood during periods of heavy rainfall.

Why is Jakarta at risk of flooding?

a)

It lies on a flat low pain area

b)

It lies on high land

c)

It is densely populated

d)

It is at the mouth of Ciliwung river

50.

What is a descriptive text?

a)

a text which says what a person or a thing is like. Its purpose is to describe and reveal a particular person, place, or thing.

b)

a story with problematic events with resolution at the end

c)

a text that provides facts that is educational and purposeful

d)

an essay used to convince readers