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The Item Example of Descriptive Text
Even Semester Academic Year 2024 - 2025
A. Arrange these following jumbled adjective into good order.
1. Burj Kalifa is an incredible ( silver - high ) skyscrapper.
2. Taj Mahal is a ( vast – white - magnificent ) mausoleum.
3. Ka’bah is a ( square - holy – black ) building.
4. It is like Chinese – wonderful - long bridge.
5. Borobudur is an ( ancient – vast – unique ) mosque.
Burj Khalifa is a/ an ( high - incredible - silver - vertical ) skyscapper.
What is the correct order of the adjective above?
A. High vertical silver incredible D. Vertical incredible silver high
B. Vertical high incredible silver C. Incredible silver high vertical
C. Incredible high vertical silver
B. Choose the best answer
TEXT 1
Masjid Sultan Suriansyah is a historical mosque. Built 300 years ago, this building is the oldest
mosque in South Kalimantan. The mosque is located in the North Kuin Village of Banjarmasin. It was
built in the reign of Sultan Suriansyah known as Pangeran Samudera. He was the first Banjarnese
King who converted into Islam. This mosque was found on the bank of the Kuin river, near Kampung
Kraton, which was destroyed by the colonial Dutch.
The construction of Masjid Sultan Suriansyah is unique. The roof is layered. It took the Banjar's past
architecture before Islam came. Different from any other old mosque in Banjar, the mihrab has its
own roof, separated from the main building.
1. What is the main idea of the text?
A. The construction of Masjid Sultan Suriansyah was unique.
B. Masjid Sultan Suriansyah is a historical mosque.
C. Sultan Suriansyah was the first Banjarnese King.
D. The mihrab of Masjid Sultan Suriansyah has its own roof.
E. The mosque of Sultan Suriansyah was found on the bank of the Kuin river.
TEXT 1
Masjid Sultan Suriansyah is a historical mosque. Built 300 years ago, this building is the oldest
mosque in South Kalimantan. The mosque is located in the North Kuin Village of Banjarmasin. It was
built in the reign of Sultan Suriansyah known as Pangeran Samudera. He was the first Banjarnese
King who converted into Islam. This mosque was found on the bank of the Kuin river, near Kampung
Kraton, which was destroyed by the colonial Dutch.
The construction of Masjid Sultan Suriansyah is unique. The roof is layered. It took the Banjar's past
architecture before Islam came. Different from any other old mosque in Banjar, the mihrab has its
own roof, separated from the main building.
2. It was built in the reign of Sultan Suriansyah
What does the word ‘it’ refer to?
A. Masjid Sultan Suriansyah
B. A historical mosque.
C. The oldest mosque
D. North Quin Village
E. Banjarmasnin
TEXT 1
Masjid Sultan Suriansyah is a historical mosque. Built 300 years ago, this building is the oldest
mosque in South Kalimantan. The mosque is located in the North Kuin Village of Banjarmasin. It was
built in the reign of Sultan Suriansyah known as Pangeran Samudera. He was the first Banjarnese
King who converted into Islam. This mosque was found on the bank of the Kuin river, near Kampung
Kraton, which was destroyed by the colonial Dutch.
The construction of Masjid Sultan Suriansyah is unique. The roof is layered. It took the Banjar's past
architecture before Islam came. Different from any other old mosque in Banjar, the mihrab has its
own roof, separated from the main building.
3. It was built in the reign of Sultan Suriansyah known as Pangeran Samudera.
What is the closest meaning of the underlined word?
A. Found
B. Shaped
C. Established
D. Formed
E. Published
TEXT 1
Masjid Sultan Suriansyah is a historical mosque. Built 300 years ago, this building is the oldest
mosque in South Kalimantan. The mosque is located in the North Kuin Village of Banjarmasin. It was
built in the reign of Sultan Suriansyah known as Pangeran Samudera. He was the first Banjarnese
King who converted into Islam. This mosque was found on the bank of the Kuin river, near Kampung
Kraton, which was destroyed by the colonial Dutch.
The construction of Masjid Sultan Suriansyah is unique. The roof is layered. It took the Banjar's past
architecture before Islam came. Different from any other old mosque in Banjar, the mihrab has its
own roof, separated from the main building.
4. What is mainly discussed in the text?
A. A king reign
B. A North Kuin
C. A palace complex
D. An Islamic location
E. A historical Mosque
TEXT 1
Masjid Sultan Suriansyah is a historical mosque. Built 300 years ago, this building is the oldest
mosque in South Kalimantan. The mosque is located in the North Kuin Village of Banjarmasin. It was
built in the reign of Sultan Suriansyah known as Pangeran Samudera. He was the first Banjarnese
King who converted into Islam. This mosque was found on the bank of the Kuin river, near Kampung
Kraton, which was destroyed by the colonial Dutch.
The construction of Masjid Sultan Suriansyah is unique. The roof is layered. It took the Banjar's past
architecture before Islam came. Different from any other old mosque in Banjar, the mihrab has its
own roof, separated from the main building.
[Link] one is true based on the text above?
A. Sultan Suriansyah mosque is the most modern mosque in South Sumatra.
B. Sultan Suriansyah mosque is same as other mosques in Banjar
C. Sultan Suriansya mosque built by colonial Dutch.
D. The mihrab of Sultan Suriansya mosque is separated from the main building.
E. Pangeran Samudra is not muslim when he built the mosque of Sultan Syriansya.
TAJ MAHAL
All people in the world know that there is a magnificent monument in India. It is the Taj Mahal that is
known as a mausoleum of queen Mumtaz Mahal. It is a complex building which consists of a main
gate, garden, mosque, and other buildings located on the bank of Yamuna river in Agra India. The
gate which has unique and amazing calligraphy is in the center of the southern wall of the yard. The
garden which reflects the paradise garden is opposite the galleries.
The mosque was built for worshipers near monuments. It was constructed of red sandstone with white
marble used for the domes. The design of the mosque makes it so majestic. It serves worshipers by
having a pool in front of the mosque. This pool is used for ablution before they do their praying.
The Taj Mahal is a very large complex and the tomb is the central focus of the Taj Mahal. The
decoration of the Taj Mahal is one of the finest decorations in the world done by a very great
architects that attract so many tourists from all over the world.
1. What is the text about?
A. The news of the amazing structure in India.
B. The interesting story about Agra in India.
C. The history of magnificent mosque in India.
D. The description about Taj Mahal in India.
E. The process of establishing Taj mahal.
TAJ MAHAL
All people in the world know that there is a magnificent monument in India. It is the Taj Mahal that is
known as a mausoleum of queen Mumtaz Mahal. It is a complex building which consists of a main
gate, garden, mosque, and other buildings located on the bank of Yamuna river in Agra India. The
gate which has unique and amazing calligraphy is in the center of the southern wall of the yard. The
garden which reflects the paradise garden is opposite the galleries.
The mosque was built for worshipers near monuments. It was constructed of red sandstone with white
marble used for the domes. The design of the mosque makes it so majestic. It serves worshipers by
having a pool in front of the mosque. This pool is used for ablution before they do their praying.
The Taj Mahal is a very large complex and the tomb is the central focus of the Taj Mahal. The
decoration of the Taj Mahal is one of the finest decorations in the world done by a very great
architects that attract so many tourists from all over the world.
2. What is the main idea of the text?
A. The tomb decoration of Taj Mahal.
B. The large complex building of Taj Mahal.
C. The mosque for worshipers near monuments.
D. The garden which reflects the paradise.
E. The unique calligraphy of the gate.
TAJ MAHAL
All people in the world know that there is a magnificent monument in India. It is the Taj Mahal that is
known as a mausoleum of queen Mumtaz Mahal. It is a complex building which consists of a main
gate, garden, mosque, and other buildings located on the bank of Yamuna river in Agra India. The
gate which has unique and amazing calligraphy is in the center of the southern wall of the yard. The
garden which reflects the paradise garden is opposite the galleries.
The mosque was built for worshipers near monuments. It was constructed of red sandstone with white
marble used for the domes. The design of the mosque makes it so majestic. It serves worshipers by
having a pool in front of the mosque. This pool is used for ablution before they do their praying.
The Taj Mahal is a very large complex and the tomb is the central focus of the Taj Mahal. The
decoration of the Taj Mahal is one of the finest decorations in the world done by a very great
architects that attract so many tourists from all over the world.
3. " …. there is a magnificent monument in India." (Paragraph 1)
The closest meaning of the underlined word is ...
A. ancient
B. bustling
C. contemporary
D. popular
E. wonderful
TAJ MAHAL
All people in the world know that there is a magnificent monument in India. It is the Taj Mahal that is
known as a mausoleum of queen Mumtaz Mahal. It is a complex building which consists of a main
gate, garden, mosque, and other buildings located on the bank of Yamuna river in Agra India. The
gate which has unique and amazing calligraphy is in the center of the southern wall of the yard. The
garden which reflects the paradise garden is opposite the galleries.
The mosque was built for worshipers near monuments. It was constructed of red sandstone with white
marble used for the domes. The design of the mosque makes it so majestic. It serves worshipers by
having a pool in front of the mosque. This pool is used for ablution before they do their praying.
The Taj Mahal is a very large complex and the tomb is the central focus of the Taj Mahal. The
decoration of the Taj Mahal is one of the finest decorations in the world done by a very great
architects that attract so many tourists from all over the world.
4. What is the function of the pool in front of the mosque?
A. For ablution when worshipers want to pray.
B. For more attractions and beauty.
C. To serve visitors when they want to take water.
D. To make the mosque more amazing.
E. For praying for the worshipers.
5. The following sentence is the active form of Simple Present Tense, except,…
A. It is a complex building which consists of a main gate, garden, mosque, and other buildings.
B. The gate which has unique and amazing calligraphy is in the center of the southern wall of the
yard.
C. The garden which reflects the paradise garden is opposite the galleries.
D. This pool is used for ablution before they do their praying.
E. The decoration of the Taj Mahal is one of the finest decorations in the world.
