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descriptive text

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 1hrs 26mins

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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.

How many hours is it from Malang?

a)

2,5 hours

b)

1,5 hours

c)

3,5 hours

d)

4 hours

7.

What is the purpose of Kasada Festival?

a)

To honour people who became the victim of volcano eruption

b)

To express their gratitude to God in symbolic

c)

To remember the national heroes who were killed during the wor

d)

To show gratitude to the people in Bromo Mountain

e)

To take care of horses in Bromo Mountain

8.

in addition to tourism, what is mount Bromo used for?

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

9.

When is Kasada Festival held?

a)

Everyday

b)

Every Month

c)

Every Year

d)

Every Week

10.

“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

11.

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

12.

He is a successful businessman from Indonesia. He leads the CT Corp which consists of three sub-holding companies: Mega Corp, Trans Corp, and CT Global Resources. These companies concern on financial services, media, retail, lifestyle, entertainment, and natural resources. Some of his businesses are Bank Mega, Carrefour, Trans TV, Trans 7, Trans Studio, and others.

Who is he?

a)

Jusuf Kalla

b)

Erick Tohir

c)

Chairul Tandjung

d)

Rizal Ramli

13.

She is an American singer and song writer. She is known for narrative songs about her personal life. Her songs are very popular, namely Shake It Off, Blank Space and Bad Blood. She has appeared as one of the most influential and powerful women in the world by Forbes and Time magazines.

Who is she?

a)

Brittney Spears

b)

Taylor Swift

c)

Rihanna

d)

Mariah Carey

14.

Ayu Okvitawanli is one of the people recorded in MURI (Museum Rekor Indonesia). Do you know why? Right! She is the youngest novelist in Indonesia. Her novel is entitled Siapa Pembunuh Mistenus Itu? This novel tells about mysterious murders.   

Ayu enjoys studying and reading very much. Her favorite subjects are science maths and English. Her favorite writers are N.H. Dini, J.K. Rowling and the queen of detective stories, Agatha Christie.

Who is Ayu Okvitawanli?

a)

she is the youngest novelist in Indonesia

b)

she likes science

c)

she likes reading

d)

She likes studying

15.

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

16.

Wingo Island

The Island of Wingo is by the island of Singa. In the water around Wingo Island, there are hundreds of sharks. They are so many that the water bubbles like a whirlpool. People can only get to Wingo Island by boat. The boat has a rocket on it. The rocket takes people over the sharks and onto the island.

Wingo Island has no sand but it has green moss. At night the moss sparkles like stars. Tall stars called Fruji grow everywhere The Fruji tress have purple leaves at the top and yellow fruit all over them. When a fruit falls off, another tree grows in a minute.

The Weather on Wingo Island is very hot but at twelve o’clock, everyday, it rains. Sometimes, there are windstorms. They happen when too many animals fly around at the same time. People who stay on Wingo Island sleep in a big-gloo. It is like an igloo but it is on long poles. It has a ladder to get up and a slide to come down. The big-gloo has a moss bed, chairs, and tables that are made of Fruji tress.

There is no television on Wingo Island. So is the telephone and computer. It is place to listen to the leaves whispering. It is a place to lie on soft green moss and look at the clouds. It is really a place to dream.

Question: Where do the people of the island live in?

a)

In the houses

b)

In the forest

c)

 In the tree holes

d)

In the big-gloos

17.

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

18.

Paris

Paris is the capital of a 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 center. What stylish women are wearing in Paris will be worn by women all over the world. Paris is also famous for its world center of education. For instance, it is the headquarters of UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

The Seine River divides the city into two parts. Thirty-two bridges cross this scenic river. The oldest and perhaps the most well-known is Pon Neuf, which was built in the sixteenth century. Sorbonne, a famous university, is located on the left bank (south side) of the river. The beautiful white church Sacre Coeur lies on the top of hill called Montmartre on the right bank (north side) of the Seine.

There are many other famous places in Paris, such as the famous museum the Louvre as well the cathedral of Notre Dame. However, the most famous landmark in this city must be the Eiffel Tower.

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.

Question: The fifth paragraph tells …..........................

a)

The origin of the word Paris               

b)

About the Paris 

c)

The location of Notre Dame

d)

A village built a thousand years ago

e)

An island in the middle of the Seine River

19.

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)

Overseas cruisers

b)

Long beautiful beach

c)

Huge waves of ocean

d)

Small rocky islands

20.

This museum is located in Ambarawa in central JavA. The musseum focuses on the collection of steam locomotivE. Ambarawa was a military city during the dutch colonial government. King Willem I ordered the construction of the new railway station to enable the government to transport it’s troops to Semarang. On may the 21st 1873, the Ambarawa railway station was built on 100,027,500 squares meter lanD. Back then it was known as the Willem I station. The Ambarawa railway museum was established much later on October 16, 1976 in the Ambarawa station to preserve the steam locomotivE. They were coming to the end of their useful life when the 3 feet 6 inches guard railway or the Indonesian state railway or Perusahaan Negara Kereta Api was closeD. The steam locomotives are parked in the open air next to the original station.

What was the Ambarawa called during the dutch colonial government?

a)

A military city

b)

A railway museum

c)

A new railway town,

d)

King Willem I station.

21.

Peter is the youngest in our family. He is fourteen years old and four years younger than me. He has long, straight hair, bright eyes and a friendly smile. Sometimes he is rather naughty at home, but he usually does what he is asked to do. Peter is interested in sports very much, and at school, he plays football and tennis. He is the best badminton player in our family.

Peter is interested in sports very much, and at school he plays football and tennis.”

The underlined phrase can be replaced by ….

a)

Dislike sport

b)

Really likes sport

c)

Hates sport very much

d)

Finds sport not really entertaining

22.

Peter is the youngest in our family. He is fourteen years old and four years younger than me. He has long, straight hair, bright eyes and a friendly smile. Sometimes he is rather naughty at home, but he usually does what he is asked to do. Peter is interested in sports very much, and at school, he plays football and tennis. He is the best badminton player in our family.

”He is fourteen years old . . . Than me.”

The underlined word refers to ….

a)

Peter

b)

The writer

c)

The writer’s brother

d)

the writer’s family

23.

Peter is the youngest in our family. He is fourteen years old and four years younger than me. He has long, straight hair, bright eyes and a friendly smile. Sometimes he is rather naughty at home, but he usually does what he is asked to do. Peter is interested in sports very much, and at school, he plays football and tennis. He is the best badminton player in our family.

But he usually does what he is asked to do.”

The underlined phrase means …

a)

He does anything he wants

b)

He always asks.

c)

He is lazy

d)

He is diligent.

24.

The text is about....

a)

Kapoposang and the surrounding islands

b)

Kapoposang as a diving spot

c)

Kapoposang as a very popular tourist spot

d)

Kapoposang as a secret area

e)

Kapoposang and the weather

25.

Where is Kapoposang located?

a)

In the Nature Tourism Park of Makassar

b)

Next to Makassar, South Sulawesi

c)

In the Spermonde Island

d)

Among the big islands near Makassar

e)

Very close, to the north of Spermonde

 

26.

What is the text about?

a)

It tells how Borobudur was built

b)

It explains us about how Borobudur was made

c)

It describes about Borobudur

d)

It persuade us to come to Borobudur

e)

It tell the amazing of Borobudur

27.

How wide is the foundation of Borobudur Temple?

a)

118  M²

b)

246 M²

c)

910 M²

d)

13.924 M²

e)

13. 294 M²

28.

“…..Buddha in various poses.” (Paragraph 2)

The word “various” can be replaced by….

a)

Big

b)

Kinds of

c)

Virtuous

d)

Small

e)

Little

29.

What is the text purpose?

a)

To inform readers about tourism in Kebumen

b)

To entertain reader about Petruk Cave

c)

To explain the reader about floors in Petruk Cave

d)

To Introduce The Local tourism in Kebumen

e)

To describe Petruk Cave

30.

Why did Petruk cave named as one of character in Punokawan puppet?

a)

Because the cave is belong to Petruk

b)

Because Petruk is the first explorer of the cave

c)

Because Petruk is buried at the cave

d)

Because the cave’s length is as long as Petruk’s nose

e)

Because the cave’s depth is as deep as Petruk’s hair

31.

Which part of Petruk Cave which used for place to put foods for ancestor?

a)

In the basic cave

b)

In petruk cave

c)

In Hindu cave

d)

In front of the cave

e)

Inside the cave

32.

What is stalactites means?

a)

A type of formation that hangs from the ceiling of caves

b)

Types of formation that lay on the floor of caves

c)

Types of food given to ancestor

d)

Someone who guide the visitor in the cave

e)

Kind of animals in the cave

33.

What is “lead” means in paragraph 2?

a)

Guide

b)

Take

c)

Bring

 

d)

Put

e)

Place

 

34.

The word they in paragraph 3 refers to…

a)

Raja

b)

Rengnge

c)

Society

d)

Toraja people

e)

Mountain regions

35.

What are the ordinary people commonly called?

a)

  Tongkonan

b)

Makaka

c)

Celebes

d)

Rengnge

e)

Kaunan

36.

Which of the following does not symbolize a buffalo?

a)

Status

 

 

b)

  Courage

c)

  Strength

d)

  Cowardice

e)

  Fighting Spirit

37.

How large  offices spaces in Burj Khalifa are available?

a)

On level 122

b)

On level 124

c)

Over 300,000 sq ft

d)

5.67 million sq ft

e)

900 residences

38.

The following statement  doesn’t show the facts of Burj Khalifa...

a)

Burj Khalifa is a global icon that pushes the frontiers in design, architecture, and construction

b)

The tower offers luxurious recreational and leisure facilities

c)

Burj Khalifa underlines the can-do spirit of Dubai

d)

Burj Khalifa rises gracefully from the desert

e)

It’s  just ordinary union of art, engineering, and meticulous craftsmanship

39.

In which part of Burj Khalifa that the visitors can  enjoy the views of the city and the surrounding emirates?

a)

In the Armani Hotel of Dubai

b)

In the residential space of Burj Khalifa

c)

In the guest room and suites restaurants

d)

  In the he observation deck on Level  124

e)

In the luxurious recreational and leisure facilities

40.

The tower offers luxurious recreational and leisure facilities including... (sixth paragraph). What is the synonym of  the underlined word?

a)

Famous

b)

Deluxe

c)

Good

d)

Interesting

e)

Cozy

41.

The following facilities are not available in Burj Khalifa?

a)

Armani Hotel Dubai, and the Armani Residences

b)

a four-storey health and wellness centre

c)

Universal studio of Dubai including leisure facilities

d)

studios and one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments

e)

a public observation deck and the world’s highest restaurant

42.

What’s the text about?

a)

Palu as an island

b)

Inhabitant of Palu

c)

Languages in Palu

d)

Agriculture of Palu

e)

Forest Production

43.

Kaili people are rich of......

a)

agriculture

b)

plantation

c)

fishery

d)

languages

e)

crops