Tugas Descriptive Text Oleh Haida S.

pd ( SMPN 1 TILATANG KAMANG )

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.

1.      How old is Peter? He is … years old.

a.       Four

b.      Fourteen

c.       Forty

d.      Ten

2.      The writer is … years old.

a.       Fourteen

b.      Sixteen

c.       Eighteen

d.      Nineteen

3.      Which of the following statement is not true about Peter?

a.       He has long and straight hair.

b.      He has bright eyes.

c.       He is interested in sports.

d.      He plays football and tennis.

4.      According to the paragraph, we know that Peter is ….

a.       The writer’s youngest brother

b.       The writer’s elder brother

c.       A naughty boy

d.      A friendly boy

5.      It is implied in the paragraph that ….

a.       Peter is naughty.

b.      Peter is lazy.

c.       Peter is unfriendly.

d.      Peter is diligent.

6.      From the text, we may conclude that….

a.       Many people do not like Peter.

b.      People is older that the writer.

c.       Peter is a welcoming person.

d.      Peter is not diligent at all.

7.      What is the text mostly about?

a.       Peter

b.      Peter’s hobby

c.       Peter’s family

d.      D. peters’ elder brother

8.      ”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

9.      “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

10. “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.

Fruits are a source of nourishing substances that keep us alive and healthy. Forexample, they contain
many vitamins, especially vitamins A and C, and manyminerals, such as calcium, potassium, and zinc.
They also provide fiber for ahealthy digestive system and carbohydrates that the body needs
to makeenergy. They don’t have a lot of calories to make us fat.People use fruits for many things.
We make juices from them. We cook breadand pie with them. We make jams and jellies and sweets.
We freeze them to eatlater. We even make alcohol from fruit. Beer comes from grains, wine
comesfrom grapes, and some brandies are made from plums, apricots, or other fruits.But most of
the time, we don’t do anything special with fruits. We eat themfresh, just as they are!
11. What is the text about?

A. Vitamins.

B. Energy.

C. Fruits.

D. Minerals.

12. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

A. We make juice from fruits.

B. People use fruits for many things.

C. Some beer and brandies are made of fruits.

D. We freeze fruits to eat whenever we need later.

13. Which substance do we need to have a healthy digestive system?

A. Vitamins.

B. Calories.

C. Fiber.

D. Carbohydrate
Victoria C. Beckham 

  Victoria Caroline Beckham is an English singer – songwriter, dancer, model, actress, fashion
designer and business woman. She was born on April 17, 1974, in Essex, England. She became
famous in the 1990's with the pop group "The Spice Girl"and was known as Posh Spice. In 1999, she
married the Manchester United and England footballer, David Beckham. They have four children,
three sons and a daughter. 

  After The Spice Girl split up, she pursued a solo singer career, but also started her own fashion range
called dVb Style. Since this initial foray into fashion Victoria Beckham has brought out her own range
of sunglasses and fragrance, entitled "Intimately Beckham"and a range of handbags and jewelry. 

  In addition she had written two best-selling books: one her autobiography and the other, a fashion
guide.

14. What did Victoria do before being a solo singer?

A. Married to David Beckham
B. Worked as fashion designer
C. Joined The Spice Girl
D. Created fashion style

15. We found in the text that ....

A. Victoria named her fragrance by dVb style
B. Beckham is Victoria's autobiography
C. Beckham is Victoria's brand for her fragrance
D. Posh Spice is the title of her new album

16. Based on the text, what do we know about Victoria?

A. She is an ordinary woman
B. She is a multi-talented woman
C. She designed The Spice Girls
D. She married to an ordinary person
My Uncle

My Uncle Martin is my mother's elder brother. He is my favourite among my mother's brothers. He

is a very interesting man. He lives quite near us with my Aunt Angela and my cousins Anne and Bob. I
often go to his house.

He is about 45 with grey hair. He is still quite good-looking. He is tall and well-built. He has blue eyes
and a strong face. He wears glasses. He is short sighted. He takes them off when he doesn't work. 

Uncle Martin is a textile engineer. He works for a big firm in the city. He travels widely in his job. He
is an expert in solving problems with machines. At present, he is in the United States. He is visiting
the firm's customers there.

He is very fond of the sea. He has a boat at seaside. He goes there every weekend in summer to sail
it. I sometimes stay with my cousins at their house on the coast. When Uncle Martin is at home, he
usually takes us out in the boat.

17. Who is Uncle Martin?

A. Bob's father.

B. Anne's uncle.

C. My mother's uncle.

D. Aunt Angela's neighbour.

18. Which paragraph talks about the physical description of Uncle Martin?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4
19. How many children does Uncle Martin have?

A.One

B. Two

C. Three

D. Four

When I just hang out in a mall one day, I saw a very beautiful bag. I love this bag at the first sight.
This was the first time I've spent much money on a bag and I don't regret it.

The bag is wonderful. It is made of thin but strong leather. The weight is light and the size keeps it
from getting stuffed with junk. It has a long shoulder strap that I like because it keeps the bag hands-
free. Its neutral color is fun and sporty. The design is simple and well-made.

The bag is very functional. It is the perfect size to carry a cell phone, a pocket sized wallet, a small
book, a pack of gum, and pens. It also fits well into my laptop backpack for bike commuting to
school. This bag also has more pockets inside so my small items don't all fall to the bottom. In overall
I really satisfy with bag

20. Where does the writer usually put her small items?
A. In her pockets.
B. In her laptop backpack.
C. In her pocket size wallet.
D. In the pockets of her leather bag.

21. What makes the small items of the writer not falling down in the bag?
A. The satisfying bag
B. Her laptop backpack
C. A pocket-sized wallet
D. The pockets inside the bag

22. “I've spent much money on a bag and I don't regret it”. The underlined word refers
to …the bag.
A. having
B. seeing
C. buying
D. loving

23. What is the main idea of the last paragraph? 

A. The writer has a new bag. 
B. The bag is very functional. 
C. The bag has many pockets. 
D. The writer is satisfied with the bag
24. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To retell the past event
B. To entertain the readers
C. To describe the writer‟s new bag
D. To give instruction how to buy a bag 

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.

                                       

25.      Fruji is the … on Wingo Island.

a.       Name of a river

b.      Name of a mountain

c.       Name of a tree

d.      Name of someone who lives

      

26.      What are the chairs and tables in that island made of?

a.          Iron

b.         Moss

c.          Trees

d.         Fruji trees
       

27.      What causes windstorms at Wingo?

a.       Moss

b.      The sand

c.       Animals

d.      The sea around Wingo

       

28.      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

       

29.      According to paragraph, which of the following is not true?

a.       Wingo is an island.

b.      Many sharks are in Wingo island.

c.       The weather in Wingo Island is tropic all the time.

d.      Rain always falls in Wingo Island

      

30.       “People can only get to Wingo Island by boat.”

 The sentence implies that Wngo Island is ….

a.       Near to other islands

b.      Close to another island

c.       Near to another island

d.      Far from other islands

31.      What is the story about?

a.       A lake

b.      A river

c.       An island

d.      A continent

32.      “It is place to listen to the leaves whispering”

The underlined word refers to ….

a.          The telephone

b.         The computer

c.          An island

d.         Wingo Island

33.      “People can only get to Wingo Island by boat.” (paragraph 1)

What does the word “boat” mean?

a.          A rocket

b.         An island

c.          A small ship

d.         A helicopter

34.  “It is place to listen to the leaves whispering.” (last paragraph)

The closest meaning of the underlined word is ….

a.          Talking in a soft way

b.         Singing

c.          Laughing

d.         Makes a soft sound

Wakatobi is the name of an archipelago and regency in Sulawesi Tengggara, Indonesia. The name
Wakatobi is derived from the names of the main island of the archipelago: Wangiwangi, Kaledupa,
Tomea, and Binongko. The group is part of a larger group called the Tukangbesi island.

The archipelago, located in the diverse hotspot known as Wallacea. It is part of the Wakatobi
National Park. Wakatobi as one of the world’s marine tourism object is now preparing it self and
ready to welcome you and your family with hospitality and its particular culture. The Wakatobi is
also home to Operation Wallacea, a UK based,non profit conservation group looking at sustainable
development of fisheries and coral reef research.An independent non commercial website has been
set up about a marine park. This website contains tourist and travel information in Wakatobi,
including the biodiversity, conservation and local people.

Wakatobi is also situated geographically at the world’s coral reef triangle center with its 942 fish
species and 750 coral reef species from a total of 850 world’s collection comparing to the two
world’s famous diving center of the Caribbean Sea that owes only 50 species and other 300 species
in the red sea.

35. What is the text about?

A. Wakatobi as a tourist spot.
B. Wakatobi as a research spot.
C. Wakatobi as a fishing center.
D. Wakatobi as a conservation center.

36. Wakatobi is located in a larger group of island called . . .

A. Wangiwangi.
B. Kaledupa.
C. Tomea.
D. Tukangbesi. 

37.What is the operation of Wallacea?

A. Non-profit conservation group looking at sustainable development of fisheries and coral reef
research. 
B. The additional sources about the biodiversity, conservation and local people.
C. Tourist and travel information about the wakatobi.
D. It is part of the Wakatobi National Park.
The Houses of the Toraja

The ethnic groups in the mountain regions of southwest and central Sulawesi (Celebes) are known
by the name of Toraja, which has come to mean "those who live upstream" or "those who live in the
mountains". Their name is in fact derived from the word Raja, which in Sanskrit means "king". The
society is hierarchically structured: the noblemen are called rengnge, the ordinary people to makaka,
and the slaves to kaunan; birth determines which rank a person will occupy. 

The distinctive features of the traditional houses (tongkonan) of the Toraja are the "buffalo horns",
the roof design and the rich decoration on the walls. The buffalo is a symbol of status, courage,
strength and fighting spirit. 

Designed as a representation on the universe, the tongkonan is constructed in three parts: the upper
world (the roof), the world of humans (the middle of the building), and the underworld (the space
under the floor). The highly distinctive roors constructed by the Toraja given rise to various
ingenious interpretations. Certainly the roof is something of deep significance for the Toraja, and
even today they build "modern" (in other words houses built with cement) houses with such roofs.

38. What is the text about?

a. The culture of Toraja
b. The society of Toraja
c. The distinctive features of traditional houses
d. The decription of a traditional houses of Toraja

39. “… and even today they bulid modern…” (paragraph 3)

The underlined word refers to…
a. Raja
b. Rengnge
c. Society
d. Toraja people

40. What are the ordinary people commonly called?

a. Tongkonan
b. Makaka
c. Celebes
d. Rengnge
41. Which of the following does not symbolize a buffalo?
a. Status
b. Courage
c. Strength
d. Cowardice

Singapore is a city state, it is a city but it is also a state. It is a republic. Along with Indonesia,
Malaysia, Thailand, the Philipines and Brunai, it belongs to ASEAN, the Association of South East
Asian nations.

Like Indonesia, Singapore is a country of “Bhinneka Tunggal Ika.” Chinese, Malay Indians and
Eurasians make up its citizens. Other Asians, including Indonesians, Japanese, Philippines, Korea,
Thailand’s, and Arabs also live on that tiny island. Singapore is sometimes called “Instant Asia”
because you can see varieties of customs, cultures and foods of nearly all Asia in Singapore.

42. The text mainly talks about Singapore as ...

    A. a nation

    B. an island

    C. a republic

    D. a city state

    

43.  Singapore's citizens consist of ...

    A. Brunei, Indians

    B. Chinese, Thais and Arab

    C. Chinese, Malays, Indians, and Eurasians

    D. Eurasians and Philippines

44. " ... Koreans, Thais and Arabs live on that tiny island."
(Paragraph 2)

The underlined word may be replaced by "very ..."

    A. cute

    B. huge

    C. small

    D. broad

Raja Ampat or 'Four Kings', is the name given to some islands in West Papua and comes

from a local myth. The four major islands are Waigeo, Misool (which is home to ancient rock

painting), Salawati, and Batanta. Raja Ampat is located in the bird head of the island of Papua.

Underwater enthusiasts flock to this region because it offers the world's best marine sight. In the

Raja Ampat islands, divers can explore vertical underwater walls. The thrill of drift diving is

another great challenge.

The territory within the islands of the Four Kings is enormous, covering 9.8 million acres

of land and sea, home to 540 types of corals, more than 1,000 types of coral fish and 700 types

of mollusks. This makes it the most diverse living library for world's coral reef and underwater

biota. According to a report developed by The Nature Conservancy and Conservation

International, around 75% of the world's species live here.

When divers first arrive here their excitement is palpable. It's common to hear people

praise God as they take in the remarkable scenery. Others prefer to remain in silence taking in

the overwhelming sight of so many islands with crystal clear water that softly brushes over the

white sandy beaches

45. The text is about the ... of Raja Ampat.

A. size of the islands

B. scenery on the islands

C. natural habitat

D. flora and fauna

46. Where is Raja Ampat located?

A. The Misool island.

B. The Waigeo island.

C. The Batanta island.

D. The Papua archipelago.

47. Why so many divers come to Raja Ampat?

A. It is home to ancient rock paintings.

B. It offers the world's best marine sights.

C. Divers can explore horizontal underwater walls.

D. It has the most diverse museum for world's coral reef and underwater biota.

I have a “super” mother. My mother is now in her late fifties. She comes from a family of traditional
Cantonese middle class people. She has some knowledge of traditional .... (1) for fever, loss of
appetite and minor cough. She is quite tall and medium built. She looks much younger than her age.
She .... (2) Mandarin fluently and English quite well. She is an excellent cook, and her grandson once
said that her cooking skills could match those of a chef in a restaurant. She is very friendly and .... (3).
She never fails to help anyone to who needs her help. She likes to travel and, like any other woman,
she likes to shop.

48. ……………
A. food
B. menu
C. pastry
D. beverage
E. remedies 
49. ……………
A. asks
B. learns
C. cleans
D. speaks 
E. exercises

50. ……………
A. rude
B. smart
C. quick
D pretty
E. Helpful
1. B 46. D
2. C 47. B
3. C 48. C
4. A 49. D
5. D 50. E
6. C
7. A
8. B
9. B
10. D
11. C
12. A
13. C
14. C
15. C
16. B
17. A
18. B
19. B
20. D
21. D
22. C
23. B
24. C
25. C
26. D
27. C
28. D
29. C
30. C
31. C
32. D
33. C
34. D
35. A
36. D
37. A
38. D
39. D
40. B
41. D
42. A
43. C
44. C
45. B