A.

Reading Passage

Borobudur and the Borobudur Tourist Park

One destination which attracts tourists to Magelang area is Borobudur temple, the largest
and most beautiful monument in Indonesia. It is situated in the village of Borobudur, in the
regency of Magelang, Central Java. At first sight Borobudur resembles a hill designed and
constructed of stone in the midst of natural mountain range. Kedu plateau, where Borobudur is
located, is famous for its fertility. This plateau lies in the heart of the island of Java, enclosed by
mountains and ranges of hills.
The mountain range surrounding Borobudur temple is Menoreh, which stretches from
east to west, forming the boundary between Kedu and Yogyakarta. The top of the Menoreh
range on the southern flank, when observed from the temple, resembles the nose, lips, and chin
of a supine figure. According to a local folk tale, the man reclining there on the peak of the
Menoreh Mountain is believed to be Gunadhrama, the architect and builder of the temple, who
has been watching over his creation throughout centuries.
Borobudur and its surroundings create an atmosphere of peace, tranquility and security.
It can be visited throughout the year and is easily accessible by public transportation, such as
buses, taxis, and minibuses from Semarang, about 95 km away, as well as from Yogyakarta, 42
km away.
The temple is located within the area of Borobudur Tourist Park. The Park has an area of
eighty five hectares to accommodate the growing number of tourists and to perpetuate the
green natural surroundings of Borobudur temple. It was officially opened by President Suharto
on February 23, 1983. It comprises not only a wide grassy area, but also the shade trees and
decorative plants. it is also provided with general public facilities, namely a parking a lot,
souvenir shops, eating stands, and rest rooms. The trees planted there include coconut (cocos
nuciferc), “bodhi” (ficus religiosa). “cempaka” (michelia champaco), and “tanjung” (mimusops
elengei). There are also a variety of shrubs and flower plants such as gardenia (gardenia
augusta), “kemuning” (murraya paniculate), “kenanga” (cananga odorata), and jasmine
(jasminum sambac).
 Borobudur Tourist Park has an archeological museum as well as centres for research,
reconstruction, and tourist information. In the museum one can obtain information on a series
of pictures of Borobudur since its rediscovery in 1814. The Research Centre is provided with
such facilities as a seminar hall and a guest house, while the Reconstruction Centre with a
laboratory and workshops. Data concerning the Park can be obtained at the Tourist
Information Centre.
The people of this region are friendly and industrious. They make a living as farmers by
cultivating rice, tobacco, corn, cassava, sweet potatoes, soy beans, small green peas, and
peanuts. They also grow coffee, coconuts, vanilla and cotton, and bread chickens, water
buffaloes, sheep, cows, and goats. Daily communication is carried out in Indonesian or their
vernacular, Javanese. However, tourists may hire guides who speak a number of foreign
languages such as English, French, Dutch and German.

(Adapted from Indonesia, The Mystery of Borobudur. Jakarta: Directorate General of

Tourism, Republic of Indonesia, 1990-91).

Notes:
destination : tempat tujuan supine : terlentang
to resemble : menyerupai industrious : rajin, tekun (bekerja)
flank : sisi (gunung) vernacular : bahasa daerah

B. Comprehension Question
Exercise 1. Based on the reading above, answer the following questions.
1. How is the land of Kedu plateau? enclosed by mountains and ranges of hills.
2. What does the top of Monereh range on the southern flank resemble? resembles the nose,
lips, and chin of a supine figure
3. According to the folk tale, who is Gunadharma? Gunadharma is architect and builder of
the temple, who has been watching over his creation throughtout centuries.
4. What kind of atmosphere can be created in Borobudur and its environments?
5. Where is Borobudur precisely located? Borobudur temple located at regency of
Magelang, preciselt at Kedu Plateu
6. How large is the area of the Tourist Park? The park has an area of eighty five(85)
hectars
7. What does the Park comprise?
8. What trees are planted in the Park? The trees planted there include coconut, bodhi,
cempaka, and tanjung. There are also a variety of shrubs and flower such as
gardenia, kemuning, kenanga, and jasmine.

Exercise 2. Indicate if each statement is true (T) or false (F).

1. T/F Borobudur Tourist Park is to entertain the growing number of visitors and
to preserve the natural environment of the temple. = T
2. T/F The Park was formally dedicated to President Suharto on February 23,
1983. = F
3. T/F The trees and flowers planted there include durian, coconut, apple, tulip
and jasmine. = F
4. T/F The Museum consists of a research centre, on information centre and a
temple park office. = T
5. T/F Information and pictures of Borobudur can be obtained in the temple
museum. = T

Exercise 3. In each item, select the best meaning of the italicized word or phrase.
1. One destination which attracts tourists to visit this town is its oldest monument.
a. entertainment
b. temple
c. journey’s end
d. destiny
2. the post office is located near the National Park.
a. situated
b. replaced
c. removed
d. localized
3. There is a model of Borobudur reconstruction area.
 a. picture
b. show
c. demonstration
d. miniature
4. The class room is provided with facilities such as a stereo sound system, an overhead
projector, and a movie screen.
a. equipped
b. full
c. comprised
d. given
5. The farmers in this village are friendly and industrious.
a. industrial
b. modern
c. sluggish
d. hard-working
6. In the cultural centre, visitors may obtain information concerning the weekly events.
a. knowledge
b. science
c. leaflet
d. accommodation
7. They may also obtain a list of other visitors’ name and phone number.
a. consist
b. comprise
c. get
d. give
8. However, visitors may hire guides who speak their languages.
a. use
b. fire
c. instruct
d. employ
C. Word Study

Exercise 1. Find the word that is the verb of the italicized subject.
1. The first day of registration for next semester is Monday.
2. Unfortunately, only a few of the standard rooms remain.
3. Your experience certainly qualifies you for the job.
4. Eleven of the seats in the class are empty.
5. Here comes the famous traveler with her video-camera.

Exercise 2. Choose the correct answers in parentheses

1. They (make/making/are made) their living mainly from agriculture.
2. Cultivating rice or tobacco (has been/had been/is) common to farmers in Java.
3. Tourist can (visit/visited/be visited) Borobudur throughout the year.
4. The tourist park (is comprising/comprises/has comprised) a wide grassy area, trees and
fancy plants.
5. The reconstruction center (consisting/consist/concists)of a laboratory and workshops.

Exercise 3. Choose the word or phrase that best completes the following sentences
1. This unusual flower can be found in ………. the virgin forest.
a. the heart of
b. the top of
c. the heart to
d. the top on
2. Java island is famous ……… its fertility.
a. on
b. to
c. for
d. by
3. According ………. his mother, Banu gets up early in the morning.
a. to
 b. for
c. up to
d. on
4. The recreation area near my house is provided ………. a swimming pool.
a. by
b. to
c. with
d. on
5. The two researchers observed the ceremony from ………. the temple.
a. the top of
b. on top over
c. behind him
d. the back by

Exercise 4. Complete these sentences by using one of these verbs below:

include lie tell hire make provide create talk
1. This plateu ……… in the heart of the island.
2. The temple and its surroundings ……… an atmosphere of peace and tranquility.
3. They ……… visitors with general public facilities.
4. The trees planted in the park ……… coconut and durian trees.
5. People of this region …….. their living from tourism.
6. You may ……… a motor-cycle for Rp 10.000,- per hour.