Soal Descriptive pilihan ganda

SOAL DESCRIPTIVE

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 Bangkok provides guests 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 and bustle 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.

For 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 guests the golden promise of the East.

1.     The text mainly focuses on ….

a.     Bangkok’s grandeur

b.    Shangri – La Bangkok

c.     Bangkok’s “River Kings”

d.    The water of the Chao Praya

e.     The majestic river in Bangkok

2.     Which statement is TRUE.

a.     The convention and the meeting facilities can occupy more than 2.000 people

b.    Shangri – La Bangkok is set exclusively

c.     Shangri – La Bangkok is for from business area

d.    The large swimming pool overlooks the mountainous area

e.     The tower beside the majestic river offers its guests the silver promise of the east.

3.     In the second paragraf the writer describes…

a.     The location of Shangri – La

b.    The golden promise of the east

c.     The reflection of Bangkok’s grandeur

d.    The parts, the qualities and the character of Shangri – La

e.     The distance of Shangri – La Bangkok’s to business district

Gua Tabuhan is a lively unique cave

In the cave nyi (mrs) Kamiyem and ki (mr) padmo sit on a stone. nyi kamityem will sing a song and ki padmo will beat the drum. Joining them are people called wiyogo which are drummers and other gamelan musicians.

What makes this unique is that they mix gamelan with the sound of nature. The visitors dance, forgetting all problems.

Many tourists go to this cave. Maybe you are interested in going there too. But you don’t know where it is. gua tabuhan is located near pacitan in east java. It is situated in a lime hill called tapan, in tabuhan, wareng village. the route is easy. along the road there is beautiful tropical scerenry to enjoy-ricefields, coconut palms and birds.

east of the cave peddlers sell souvenirs. the drink and food peddlers are on the north. people sell agates on the cave terraces. somehow, it is like a fair.

it is said that the cave is the only place where nature produces sounds like the music of gamelan. nyi kamiyem, the well down pesinden (traditional Javanese singer) from the village of gabuhan, who often sings in the cave, does not doubt it.

gua tabuhan did not use to welcome visitor. according to kartowiryo (90), village elder, gua tabuhan used to be a hiding place for robbers. it was believed to be a sacred place. no one dared go inside. however, wedana (chief of a district) kertodiprojo, went to the cave to find out what was wrong. he found out that the cave was inhabited by the annoying evil spirits. the people chased the spirits away.

the cave is dark, so people need light, and a local guide will lead the way sometimes visitors bump their heads against the sharp rocks on the ceiling.

inside the cave there is a plain. big stone which is belived to be the prayer mat of pangeran diponogoro, one of the Indonesia heroes who fought against the dutch. it is said that pangeran diponegoro used to seclude himself in the cave. some people now use the place for meditation.

there is a stream in the cave, in the east corner, which can only be seen outside. however, it can be heard from inside.

besides the cave, watukarang, a beach nearby, is good to visit. by the way, want different souvenirs ? you can find them in donorodjo village where agate craftsman work. So, have a nice journey.

This text is for no. 12-16

12.    Where is goa tabuhan located?

1. near pacitan in east java
2. near watukarang beach
3. in donoradjo village
4. in the village of gabuhan
5. near pacitan in west java

13.    What did kertodiprojo find out inside the cave?

a.       agates craftsman work

b.       annoying evil spirits

c.        many robbers

d.       the drink and food peddlers

e.        nyi kamiyem and ki padmo

14.    What do people need to enter the cave ?

a.       light and local peddlers

b.       local musicians and agate craftsman

c.        chief of district and local guide

d.       local guide and lights

e.        lights and village elder

15.    Which statement is true according to the text?

1. to reach wareng village the visitor get troubles
2. the inside of the cave is like a fair because visitor and peddlers bring light if they come in
3. wedana kertodiprojo found out that the cave was inhabited by the annoying evil spirits
4. there is only one tourist resort around wareng village
5. pangeran diponegoro secluded himself outside the cave

16.    What is the meaning of bump (paragraph 7 line 2)

1. a very hard stone
2. a hollow place in the side of hill
3. keep apart from others
4. place on which Muslim kneel when praying
5. strike something with a hard blow

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 Brownies does not bark a lot. It treats the other animals in our house gently, and it never eats shoes. Brownie is really a sweet and friendly animal.

21.    Why do the cat and brownie get along well? because …

a.       Brownie doesn’t like bones

b.       the cat is a Chinese breed

c.        the cat small, fluffy and cute

d.       brownie does not bark a lot

e.        brownie does not sleep a lot

22.    What is the main idea of the paragraph 2 ?

1. Chinese breed dogs only eat soft food
2. brownie my pet dog is a Chinese breed
3. a Chinese breed dog does not bark a lot
4. Brownie which is a Chinese is a sweet and friendly
5. brownie can not get along with other animals because he seldom barks

23.    What does the cat do when the writer is in school ?

1. it plays with the writers cat
2. it sleeps all day
3. it barks with writers cat
4. it east soft food fish or bread
5. it cooks some food with the writers mom