Tugas Descriptive Text

Whales

Whales are sea-living mammals.

They therefore breathe air but cannot survive on land. Some species are very large indeed and the blue whale, which can exceed 30m in length, is the largest animal to have lived on earth. Superficially, the whale looks rather like a fish, but there are important differences in its external structure: its tail consists of a pair of broad, flat, horizontal paddles (the tail of a fish is vertical) and it has a single nostril on top of its large, broad head. The skin is smooth and shiny and beneath it lies a layer of fat (blubber). This is up to 30 cm in thickness and serves to conserve heat and body fluids.

1. The type of text above is…
1. Narrative
2. Report
3. Descriptive
4. Explanation
5. Exposition

2. The second paragraph is…
1. General classification
2. Description
3. Orientation
4. Evaluation
5. Re orientation

3. Why is whale a sea living mammals?
1. because whale is very large
2. because whale is a fish
3. because whale’s skin is smooth and shiny
4. because whale breathe the air but cannot survive on land 
5. because whale has a pair of paddles

4. The descriptions of whale are bellows except…
1. the largest animal on earth
2. the whale is a fish
3. their tail consists of a pair of broad.
4. the skin is smooth and shiny
5. it has a single nostril on top of its large, broad head.

5. The skin is smooth…(par. 2)

The synonym of the underlined word is…

1. fragile
2. hard
3. soft
4. dark
5. thin

Natural Bridge National Park

Natural Bridge National Park is a luscious tropical rainforest.

It is located 110 kilometers south of Brisbane and is reached by following the Pacific Highway to Nerang and then by traveling through the Numinbah Valley. This scenic roadway lies in the shadow of the Lamington National Park. The phenomenon of the rock formed into a natural ‘arch’ and the cave through which a waterfall cascades is a short 1 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.

6. The type of the text above is…
1. Description
2. Narrative
3. Report
4. News item
5. Procedure

7. The first paragraph of the text above is…
1. General classification
2. Identification
3. Description
4. Explanation
5. Composition

8. Which of the following sentences is true based on the text above?
1. Natural Bridge National Park is not a luscious tropical rainforest.
2. The phenomenon of the rock  in the national park formed into a natural ‘arch’
3. Night-time visitors to the cave will be served dinner with the unique feature of the glow worms.
4. The cave through which a waterfall cascades is a short 10 kilometers.
5. It is located 110 kilometers north of Brisbane.

9. The glow worms (par. 2)

The antonym of the underlined above is…

1. Extinguish
2. flame
3. bright
4. shiny
5. clear

On the banks of the Chao Phraya, Bangkok’s “River of Kings”, lies a hotel that has already set new standards of hospitality for this celebrated city. Set in magnificently landscaped tropical gardens, the Shangri-La Bangkokprovides guest with all the charm and warmth of the orient and, at the same time, an unsurpassed range of facilities and leisure activities.

There is a choice of 12 superb settings in which to wine and dine, a large free-form swimming pool that overlooks the river, convention and meeting facilities for up to 2.000 people and a 24-hour business center.

And, from every single guestroom and suite, there is a breathtaking view of all the exotic hustle of the fabled “River of Kings.”

One might expect such a well-equipped and positioned hotel to be miles away from the city center but, at the Shangri-La Bangkok, the business district and main shopping areas are mere minutes away.

From more than 200 years, Bangkok’s grandeur has been reflected in the waters of the Chao Phraya. Today, the Shangri-La Bangkok towers beside this majestic river, offers its guest the golden promise of the East.

 

5. This text mainly focuses on…
1. Bangkok’s grandeur
2. Shangri-La Bangkok
3. Bangkok’s “River Kings”
4. The water of the Chao Phraya
5. The majestic river in Bangkok

6. Which statement is TRUE?
1. Shangri-La Bangkok is set exclusively.
2. Shangri-La Bangkok is far from business area.
3. The large swimming pool overlooks the mountainous area.
4. The convention and the meeting facilities can occupy more than 2000 people.
5. The tower beside the majestic river offers its guests the silver promise of the East.

7. The communicative purpose of this text is…
1. To describe Chao Phraya
2. To retell events for entertainment.
3. To tell the luxury of Shangri-La Bangkok
4. To present at least two points of view about an issue
5. To inform readers, listeners, or viewers about events of the day.

8. In the second paragraph the writer describes…
1. the location of Shangri-La
2. the golden promise of the East
3. the reflection of Bangkok’s grandeur
4. the distance of Shangri-La Bangkok’s to business district
5. the parts, the qualities and the characteristic of Sangri-La

9. There is a breathtaking view of all exotic hustle and bustle of the fabled “River of Kings.” (paragraph 4)

The underlined word means…

1. flow
2. current
3. stream
4. movement
5. water-course

I have a pet. It is a dog and I call it Brownie.

          Brownie is a Chinese breed. It is small, fluffy, and cute. It has got thick brown fur. When I cuddle it, the fur feels soft. Brownie does not like bones. Every day it eats soft food like steamed rice, fish or bread. Every morning I give her milk and bread. When I am at school, Brownie plays with my cat. They get along well, and never fight maybe because Brownie does not bark a lot. It treats the other animals in our house gently, and it never eat shoes. Brownie is really a sweet and friendly animal

10. What type of text is used by the writer?

a.       Report.

b.      Recount.

c.       Narratives.

d.      News Items.

e.       Descriptive.

11. "Brownie is a Chinese breed, it is small, fluffy, and cute."

             The underlined word means................

a.       Thin

b.      Soft

c.       Hard

d.      Thick

e.       Awkward

12. The communicative purpose of this text is..................

a.       to describe a particular animal

b.      to share an amusing incident with others

c.       to present two points of view about an issue

d.      to inform the readers about the beauty of Brownie

e.       to retell events for the purpose of informing or entertaining

13. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
1. Brownie, my pet dog, is a Chinese breed.
2. My Chinese breed dog only eats soft food
3. A Chinese breed dog does not bark a lot
4. Brownie which is a Chinese breed is a sweet and friendly animal.
5. Brownie cannot get along with other animals because he seldom barks.

Borobudur

Just 42 kilometers northwest of Yogyakarta stands the serene 1,000 years old Borobudur, the (14) … Buddhist Monument in the world.

Borobudur was built between 778 and 856 – 200 years before Notre Dame was built. Yet, about a century after it was completed, it was (15) … abandoned. At the time, the neighboring Mt. Merapi erupted and covered Borobudur with its volcanic ashes. The temple (16) … for almost a millennium before it was rediscovered in 1814. It was later restored with the help of UNESCO.

14. a. tiniest

b. tallest

c. lowest

d. largest

e. smallest

15. a. mystic

b. mystical

c. mystery

d. mysterious

e. mysteriously

16. a. burry

b. buried

c. was burying

d. was buried

e. had buried

17. The text above is in the form of…
1. descriptive
2. exposition
3. report
4. narrative
5. explanation

Most people visiting America from Europe arrive by ship in New York. Some of the visitors and immigrants never go beyond New York. They never see such places as Chicago, Oklahoma and San Fransisco. So the city of New York has people of many different races. It  has a large number of foreigners and one can hear foreign languages being spoken on all sides.

            The early settlers chose for their own island which they could easily defend. New York has grown far beyond the boundaries of the island ( Manhattan ), and the cost of land in the island is very expensive. For this reason, there are many tall buildings called skyscrapers.

            New York , which has a population of 8 million, is not only the largest but also the most important city in the United States. It is the centre of business and financial activity. It is not, however, the capital of the USA. The capital is Washington, in the district of Columbia, and the seat of the government is there. The United States is one of the few countries in the world whose largest city is not its capital.                      

                                                                                                                  (Ujian Nasional 2008/2009)

                                   

18. What is the best title of the text above ?

A.    A city in the USA                                         D. New York, the largest city in the USA

B.     The largest city in the USA                           E. New York, the city with different cities

C.     The most crowded city in the USA

19. “ The early settlers chose for their own island which they could easily defend.” ( Paragraph 2 ) The underlined words has a similar meaning to ........

A.    villagers                                                     D. commuters

B.     colonists                                                    E. immigrants

C.     travelers

20. Where is the seat of the governmnet of  the USA ?

            A. In Washington DC                                     D. In Oklahoma

            B. In New York                                              E. In Chicago

            C. In Manhattan

21. There are many tall buildings in New York because .......

A.  it’s the most important city

B.  it has a population of 8 million

C.  it has grown far beyond the boundaries

D.  it is the centre of business and financial activty

E.   the price of land in the island is very expensive

PARIS

Paris is the capital city of France. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is also one of the world’s most crowded cities. Lovely gardens and parks are found throughout Paris. At night, many palaces and statues are lit up. For this reason, Paris is often called the City of Light.

            Every year,  millions of people visit Paris.The most popular place to visit is the Eiffel Tower. This huge structure has become the symbol of Paris. The Louvre, one of the world’s largest art museums, draws many visitors. The Cathedral of Notre Dame, a famous church, is another favourite place to visit.

22. Which of the following group of words best describes Paris ?

A.    Gorgeous, well-known, densely-populated.

B.     Big, tremendous, crowded

C.     Busy, clean , famous

D.    Expensive, exclusive, excotic

E.     Fammiliar, popular, great

23. How many places which are most people visit in Paris?

A.    One                                                           D. Four

B.     Two                                                           E. Five

C.     Three

24. “ This huge structure has become the symbol of Paris.” The underlined word has simillar meaning with ..........

            A. gigantic                                                      D. tiny

            B. high                                                            E. pure

            C. historic

Pet

Among pets, I like dogs best because they are tame animals and they can be trained as a man’s friend. I have a wonderful dog. I named him Volvo.

            You know, Volvo ia a male dog. He is a Pomeranian dog and is about .... uhm.... two years old.

            My dog is great. He has grayish-white fur, small ears, and a cone-shaped mouth. His paws are strong.

            Well, my dear Volvo is a clever boy. He always barks loudly and noisely when there is a stranger coming to my house. You know what? He also can do many things such as sitting down quitly, bringing the newspaper to me, standing on his two hind feet, and shaking my hand.

            I always take him a grooming salon twice a month to have him bathed and to trim his fur neatly. Volvo eats dog’s food, fresh meal and uhm ... drinks fresh milk. I don’t let him eat bones because they are not good for him.

25. What makes the writer like dogs best for his pet ? Because ..........

A.  He doesn’t like birds

B.  Dogs are not wild and can be trained as man’s frriend.

C.  Dogs are wonderful animals

D.  Dogs are clever animals

E.   The writer’s dog is great