CHAPTER 2 DESCRIPTIVE TEXT

Choose the best answer by crossing A, B, C, or D!

This text is for question 1 – 3

Borobudur Temple

Borobudur is Hindu – Budhist temple. It was built in the ninth century under Sailendra
dynasty of ancient Mataram kingdom. Borobudur is located in Magelang, Central Java,
Indonesia.

Borobudur is well-known all over the world. Its construction is influenced by the Gupta
architecture of India. The temple is constructed on a hill 46 m high and consists of eight
steps like stone terrace. The first five terraces are square and surrounded by walls
adorned with Budhist sculpture in bas-relief. The upper three are circular.

Each of them is with a circle of bell shape-stupa. The entire edifice is crowned by a large
stupa at the centre at the centre of the top circle. The way to the summit extends through
some 4.8 km of passage and stairways. The design of Borobudur which symbolizes the
structure of universe influences temples at Angkor, Cambodia.

Borobudur temple which is rededicated as an Indonesian monument in 1983 is a

valuable treasure for Indonesian people.

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1. The true statement of the text above is…

A. Every stone terraces has a circle of bell shape stupa
B. Borobudur temple was built by the Gupta architecture of India
C. Borobudur temple has five terraces
D. Borobudur is located in East Indonesia
2. The visitor can reach the top of Borobudur temple by…
A. Car C. Foot
B. Pedicab D. Climbing
3. “Borobudur is well-known all over the world.” (Paragraph 2)
The underlined world has the similar meaning to…
A. Common C. Excellent
B. Famous D. Oldest

This text is for question 4 - 6

Scientists and doctors say that about 34 million Americans are too fat. Why is this? One cause is the
kind of food Americans eat. Many Americans like ‘fast food’. These foods (such as hamburgers and
ice cream) often have fattening things in them. Another cause is the way Americans eat. They often
eat little snacks between regular meals. These extra foods add extra fat on the body. A third cause is
not enough exercise. American like driving everywhere, instead of walking. They often have
machines to do a lot of the work. Some Americans are also too heavy because of health problems.
But for most of those 34 million Americans, the problem is the American lifestyle.
(Source: Ganesa Operation, 2000)

4. The text tells us about …. C. The American lifestyle

A. What Americans eat D. Why many Americans are too fat
B. American fast foods

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5. From the text we may conclude that …. 6. “Some Americans are also too heavy because of
A. Snacks are included in the regular meals of health problems.”
Americans. The underline words are similar in meaning with
B. Sixty-six million Americans do not consume ….
fast foods. A. cause
C. Eating little snacks is the cause of major B. fat
health problems. C. food
D. Many Americans are fat because of the way D. meal
they live.

This text is for question 7 -9

Sidik Jari Museum located on Hayam Wuruk Street, Denpasar. It is a private fine art museum established and
owned by I Gusti Ngurah Gede Pamecutan. The museum exhibits the work of its owner as well as other artists.
The uniqueness of the collection in this museum is that the paintings are done using the tips of the fingers in
applying different colors or paints in order to represent the artist’s imagination.
This museum consists of a hall for exhibitions, a library, a studio, an open hall for various activities, and an outdoor
stage for dance performances.
It is open daily from 09.00 a.m. to 04.00 p.m. except on public holiday.
(Source: Pendalaman Materi Sukses Ujian Nasional Bahasa Inggris, 2010)

7. The special thing of the collections of the Sidik A. Unique collection

Jari Museum is …. B. I Gusti Ngurah Gede Pamecutan
A. the way the paintings was made C. Hayam Wuruk
B. the numbers of the collections being D. The different colors or paints
exhibited 9. How long usually does the museum open a
C. the parts of the rooms for the collections day?
D. the location of the museum A. 8 hours
8. “The museum exhibits the work of its owner as B. 6 hours
well as other artists.” C. 7 hours
The underlined word refers to …. D. 9 hour

This text is for question 10 - 12

Tanah Lot, in Tabanan Bali regency also known as the ‘rice bowl of Bali’ is literally taken from the Balinese word
‘lot’, meaning sea, and the Indonesian word ‘tanah’ land. Therefore, at this ‘land next to the sea’ we find
uncontrived photo opportunities in a part of Bali relatively unspoiled by the tourist impact of recent years, as well
as one of the most photographed icons on the island, Pura Tanah Lot.
Pura means ‘temple’ of which Bali apparently has thousands, but none compare to this majestic land, or should
we say, sea mark. It belongs to a group of six temples dotted around the island that local believes all magically
protect Bali. At Pura Tanah Lot this protection is in response to prayers offered to the deities of the sea, and it’s
colorful temple celebration occur every six month.
(Source: Ganesa Operatipn, Revolusi Belajar Bahasa Inggris SMP)

10. What is the main idea of paragraph 1? 11. “The museum exhibits the work of its owner as
A. The location of Tabana Regency. well as other artists.”
B. The meaning of Tanah Lot. A. Dewata Island
C. The temple of the sea. B. Heaven Island
D. The rice bowl of Bali. C. The rice bowl of Bali
D. The heart of Bali Island
12. How often is the temple celebration in a year?
A. Two C. Four
B. Three D. Five

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This text is for question 13 -15
I live in La Castellana. My neighborhood is very quiet and very old. There are many big houses and
some apartment buildings. The streets are clean and spacious. Near my house there are two schools
and a university. There are some public parks. The houses have large gardens. There are many huge
trees along the streets.
My neighborhood is near 80th Avenue which is a commercial sector. There are many offices and stores.
At night, all the bars and restaurants open until late. It is very crowded at night.
Transportation in my neighborhood is very easy. 80th Avenue is passed by many bus routes and taxis. I
can walk to nearly every parts of the city because everything is in a walking distance. I love living in this
neighborhood.
(Source: Ujian Nasional SMP/MTs, 2012)

13. What can’t you find near the writer’s house C. her house is close to bars and
during day time? restaurants.
A. 80th Avenue and stores D. her neighborhood is very convenient.
B. Gardens and trees. 15. “… which is a commercial sector.” (paragraph
C. Schools and a university. 2)
D. Many people. The underline words are similar in meaning
14. Why does the write love living in La with a/an….
Castellana? Because …. A. Appointment point
A. there are many office and stores. B. Convenient place
B. her neighborhood is a commercial C. Profitable location
sector. D. Business district

This text is for question 16 to 19

The National Monument (or Monument Nasional) is a 132 meters tower in the center of Merdeka
Square, Central Jakarta. It symbolizes the fight for Indonesia’s independence. The monument consist
of a 117,7 m obelisk on a 45 m square platform at a height of 17 m.
The towering monument symbolizes the philosophy of Lingga and Yoni. Lingga resembles, rice pestle
(alu) and Yoni resembles a mortar rice (lesung), two important items in Indonesian agricultural
tradition.
The construction began in 1961 under the direction of President Soekarno and the monument was
opened to the public in 1975. It is topped by a flame covered with gold foil. The monument and
museum is opened daily from 08.00 – 15.00 every day throughout the week, except for the last
Monday of the month the monument is closed.

16. What is the text about? B. Merdeka Square D. the National

A. Monumen Nasional Monument
B. The symbols of Indonesia’s
independence 18. What does resemble mortar rice?
C. A tower of Merdeka Square A. Lingga C. Lesung
D. The monument in Jakarta B. Yoni D. Alu

17. “It symbolizes the fight for Indonesia’s…” 19. When did the monument build?
(paragraph 1) A. 1945 C. In 1975
It in the sentence refers to… B. 1961 D. After Indonesia’s
A. Central Jakarta C. a tower independence

This text is for question 20 to 22

Albert Einstein was born near the end of the 1800s in Ulf, Germany. He graduated from the
University of Zurich in Switzerland at age 26. That was also when he did his famous work in physics.

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Fourteen years later he won the Nobel Prize for Physics.
For the next ten years he lived in Germany and traveled a lot to talk to other scientists. Then in the
early 1930s he had to leave Germany because of Hitler and the Nazi party. He moved to the United
States. From that time until his death he lived in Princeton, New Jersey. He died at the age of 74.

20. When did Albert Einstein win the Nobel C. He continued his study
Prize? D. He wanted to do the experiment
A. At age fourteen C. at thirty six
B. At twenty six D. at forty 22. “He died at the age of 74.” (Last sentence)
The underlined word has the same meaning
21. Why did he move to United States? to…
A. Because of Hitler and the Nazy party A. Lived C. sick
B. He talked to other scientist B. Passed away D. Lied

This text is for question 23 to 26

My Best Friend, Haruka
In Senior high school, I had best friend from Korea. Her name was Haruka. She was beautiful,
smart, and low profile. For that many people loved her, included of me myself. It was because,
even though she was from foreign country that considered by many students would be arrogant
with students in my school, but Haruka was different. She was a good girl.
I and Haruka became good friend each other. I was really glad in having friend like her. It was
because even though she was from rich family and I was not from rich family, she wanted to have
a friend like me. She wanted to share everything to me. So, did I. For the example, when she had
something, like knowledge, foods, or even gift, she would give them to me. Then, I did the same
thing like her, for the example when my mom made a food, traditional food, I would give that food
also to Haruka.
One day, I was invited by Haruka’s family to attend Haruka’s birth day. I came to Haruka’s
house as shown in invitation card. I was very surprised when I looked the house of Haruka that was
very luxurious, and beautiful. I felt afraid to enter Haruka’s house. For that, I only waited on the
outside of Haruka’s house. I stood at fence. Then, seven minutes, I stood at fence. I saw Haruka
went out from her house. She came to me and she asked why I did not enter. I did not answer, I
only smiled. Then, she said to me that her birthday would not be started without the existence of
me. I was very touched in hearing that. I hugged her. Then, I and Haruka entered to Haruka’s
house. Many guests looked at me and Haruka. Then, the party started. Before that, Haruka’s
parents introduced me to the guests that I was the best friend for her daughter and Haruka’s family
wanted me follow them to holiday in Korea next month. Many people gave applause to me and
Haruka’s family. I was so touched. I felt to cry.
I was fortunate having friend like Haruka, and knew Haruka’s family.

23. Based on the text Haruka is…… girl

A. Spoiled C. ‘high profile’ 26. These are the true statement based on
B. Generous D. Arrogant the text except…
A. Haruka came from Korea
24. Who is Haruka? B. Haruka’s parent dislikes the writer
A. My best friend C. The writer’s family wasn’t rich
B. The writer’s enemy D. The writer’s mom often made
C. My pen pal traditional food
D. The writer’s best friend

25. The main idea of third paragraph is….

A. The writer couldn’t come to
Haruka’s party
B. The party for the writer’s birthday
C. Haruka’s birthday
D. Haruka’s family will go to Korea
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 My Home Bali
Bali is an island in the Indonesian archipelago. It is in the south of the equator and has warm
weather all the year. The rainy season is November to April, but it can rain anytime. Bali is 120
kilometers wide from east to west and 80 kilometers from north to south, so everyone’s quite close
to the sea. Bali is shaped like a diamond. Mount Agung, a volcano, is 3,124 meters high and is visible
from far away. Most of the people are Hindus. There are many temples and many religious festivals.
Tourism is the most important industry. Many tourists visit Bali to see the beautiful scenery and
interesting festivals, to swim in the warm seas, to look at beautiful mountains and valleys, and to shop
for inexpensive and beautiful clothes, paintings and wood crafts.

27. Where is Bali located? 29. The tourism industry in Bali offers us
A. Close too many temples the following things, except ….
and Mount Agung. A. Belief and religion.
B. In the south of B. Handicraft and tradition
equator. C. Culture and nature.
C. It is along the equator. D. Wood crafting and painting
D. 120 km east to west.
30. Which one of the following
28. The last paragraph is about …. statements is not true according to
A. The location the text?
of Bali. A. Bali has four seasons.
B. Beautiful mountains B. Bali is surrounded by the sea.
in Bali. C. Bali is beautiful and interesting.
C. The most popular things in Bali. D. Bali is one of the tourist destinations
D. The most important industry in Bali. in Indonesia.