Contoh dan Soal Descriptive Text

Text 1
Natural Bridge National Park
Natural Bridge National Park is luscious tropical rainforest.
It is located 110 kilometers from south of Brisbane and is reached by following the Pacific Highway
to Nerang and then by travelling through the Numinbah Valley. This scenic roadway lies in the
shadow of Lamington National Park.
The phenomenon of the rock formed into a natural arch and the cave through which a waterfall
cascades is a short one-kilometer walk below a dense rainforest canopy from the main picnic area.
Swimming is permitted in the rock pools. Night-time visitors to the cave will discover the unique
feature of the glow worms. Picnic areas offers toilets, barbeque, shelter sheds, water and fireplaces;
however, overnight camping is not permitted.
1. What is the function of paragraph 1?
a. as an identification
b. as an orientation
c. as a thesis
d. as a classification
e. as an abstract
2. The text above is in form of.
a. hortatory exposition
b. narrative
c. description
d. report
e. explanation
3.What is the communicative purpose of the text?
a. to present two points of views about natural bridge national park
b. to explain the bridge national park
c. to describe the bridge national park
d. to retell the bridge national park
e. to persuade readers to treat preserve the bridge nationl park
4. Where is the natural bridge national park located?
a. 110 kilometers from South of Brisbane
b. 110 kilometers from Pacific Highway
c. 110 kilometers from Numinbah Valley
d. 110 kilometers from Lamington National Park
e. 110 kilometers from Nerang
5. What the visitors will see in the night?
a. a common glow worm

b. the unique feature of the glow worms

c. a great dark cave
d. the unique rocks
e. the fantastic bridge
6. The word luscious in the text means..
a. succulent
b. dense
c. dull
d. dry
e. arid
Text 2
On the banks of the Chao Phraya, Bangkoks River of Kings, lies a hotel that has already set new
standards of hospitality for this celebrated city.
Set in magnificently lanscaped tropical gardens, the Shangri-La Bangkok provides guests with all the
charm and warmth of the orient and, at the same time, 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, conventoin and meeting facilities for up to 2000 people, and a 24-hour
business centre.
And, from every single guest room 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 Shangri-La Bangkok the busness district and main shopping areas are mere minutes away.
From more than 200 years, Bangkoks granduer 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.
7. The text mainly focuses on..
a. Bangkoks granduer
b. Shangri-La Bangkok
c. Bangkoks River Kings
d. the water of the Chao Praya
e. the majestic river in Bangkok
8. The type of text above is a/an
a. report
b. recount
c. anecdote
d. narrative
e. descriptive

9. For how many people the meeting facilities are up to?

a. 6000 people
b. 4000 people
c. 2000 people
d. 5000 people
e. 1000 people
10. The communicative purpose of this text is
a. to describe Chao Praya
b. to retell events for entertainment
c. to present at least two points of view about an issue
d. to tell the luxury of Shangri-La Bangkok
e. to inform readers, listeners, or viewers about events of the day
Kunci Jawaban:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

A
C
C
A
B
A
B
E
C
C

Soal Descriptive Text 10 Soal dan Kunci Jawabannya

The Hobbit is a film series consisting of three epic fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson.
They are based on the 1937 novel The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, with large portions of the trilogy
inspired by the appendices to The Return of the King, which expand on the story told in The Hobbit,
as well as new material and characters written especially for the films. The films are subtitled An
Unexpected Journey (2012), The Desolation of Smaug (2013), and The Battle of the Five Armies
(2014).
The screenplay was written by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Jackson, and Guillermo del Toro, who
was originally chosen to direct before his departure from the project. The films take place in the
fictional world of Middle-earth sixty years before the beginning of The Lord of the Rings, and follow
hobbit Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), who is convinced by the wizard Gandalf the Grey (Ian
McKellen) to accompany thirteen dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage), on a quest
to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug (Benedict Cumberbatch). The films also
expand upon certain elements from the novel and other source material, such as Gandalf's
investigation at Dol Guldur, and the pursuit of Azog and Bolg, who seek vengeance against Thorin
and his ancestors.
The first film in the series premiered at the Embassy Theatre in Wellington, New Zealand on 28
November 2012. One hundred thousand people lined the red carpet on Courtenay Place, and the entire
event was broadcast live on television in New Zealand and streamed over the Internet. The second
film of the series premiered at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on 2 December 2013. The
third and final film premiered at Leicester Square in London on 1 December 2014.
1. The Hobbit is a movie which is based on a book whose author is
a. Jackson
b. Tolkien
c. Peter Tolkien
d. J.R.R Jackson
2. They are based on the (Paragraph 1). The word they in the sentence refers to
a. The Hobbit books
b. The Hobbit actors
c. Adventure series films
d. The Hobbit film series
3. The films take place in the fictional world (Paragraph 2). The antonym of fictional
is
a. Fabricated
b. Fictive
c. True
d. Imagined
4. If The Lord of The Ring takes place on 1150, when will probably The Hobbit film takes place?
a. 1100
b. 1210
c. 1090
d. 1134
5. What did the Wizard want Bilbo to do in the movie?
a. To join the dwarves journey
b. To take care of the dwarves
c. To accompany him to meet smaug

d. To accompany dwarves and smug to the lonely mountain

6. The role of the dwarves leader is played by?
a. Thorin Oakenshield
b. Bilbo Baggins
c. Richard Armitage
d. Ian McKellen
7. who seek vengeance against Thorin and his ancestors. (Paragraph 2). The synonym of
vengeance.
a. Kindness
b. Revenge
c. Reconciliation
d. Anger
8. who seek vengeance against Thorin and his ancestors. (Paragraph 2). The word his in the
sentence refers to
a. Azoh
b. Bolg
c. Thorin and ancestors
d. Thorin
9. How many people that lined in the red carpet on the first premiered The Hobbit film?
a. 1000000
b. 100000
c. 10000
d. 1000
10. Which of the following statement is false according to the text?
a. The premiers of the hobbit movies were held in the different places of the same country
b. The Hobbit movies consists of three epic adventurous film that were released on different years
c. The first series of The Hobbit wasnt premiered in Europe
d. The Third series of the Hobbit was premiered in a country of an European continent

Kunci jawaban
1. B
2. D
3. C
4. C
5. A
6. C
7. B
8. D
9. B
10. A

Soal + Kunci Jawaban Recount Texts

Vacation to Surabaya
Last holiday, I went to Surabaya with my friend for vacation. We went there on a night bus.
When we arrived in Lamongan, the bus stopped at a small restaurant for a rest. I got off the bus to get
a cup of ginger tea, and my friend drank some cold lemonade. Then I went to the toilet. It took only a
few minutes.
When I came out again, the bus was not there. It had gone! My friend was not there too. Feeling
shocked and confused, I asked a waitress about the bus. She said that the bus departed about five
minutes ago.
I tried to call my friend on my cell-phone, but the battery was running low.
I could not do anything but hope and pray. After several minutes, my wish came true. The bus came
back! I got on the bus and walked to my seat.
I was so ashamed when everybody on the bus looked at me. I could feel my face turn red.
1.What is the topic of the text above?
A.My vacation
B.Vacation to Surabaya
C.Vacation with family
D.Vacation to foreign country
2.What did the writer do when the bus stop for rest in Lamongan?
A.The writer bought some souvenirs
B.The writer drank some cold lemonade
C.The writer went to the toilet
D.The writer got off the bus to get a cup of ginger tea
3.What did the writer feel when the bus is not there?
A.Ashamed
B.Shocked and confused
C.Sad and Angry
D.Disappointed
4.How many friend that the writer had to join the vacation?
A.One
B.Two
C.Three
D.Four
5.The bus was not there. It had gone!
The word it in paragraph three refers to?
A.The writer
B.The writers friend
C.The bus
D.The waitress

Soal 2
Grandpas Birthday
It was my Grandpas birthday last Sunday.
On Friday, my sister and I went shopping. We found a nice Batik shirt. We bought it and wrapped it in
a blue paper. Blue is my Grandpas favourite colour.
On Saturday morning, my brother and I were in the kitchen. We made a birthday cake. It was a big
and beautiful. I wrote Happy Birthday on it. We put some chocolate on it and a big candle on top of it.
On Sunday evening, we had a party. My uncle and my aunt came to my house. They brought some
cake and flowers for my Grandpa. We sat together in our living room. My Dad said a beautiful prayer.
Then, we sang Happy Birthday and my Grandpa blew out the candle. He cut the cake and gave it to
everybody in that room. He opened his present and he was very happy with the shirt.
Finally, my grandma told us some stories about my Grandpa.
Answer the questions bellow!
1.What is the topic of the text?
A.Party
B.Nice Shopping
C.Grandpas birthday
D.Weekend in grandpas house
2.What did the writer do in the kitchen?
A.Cooked meal
B.Prepared for lunch
C.Roasted a lobster
D.Made a cake
3.How many the siblings that the writer has?
A.One
B.Two
C.Three
D.Four
4.What was the present from the writer?
A.Cake
B.Flowers
C.Chocolate
D.Batik shirt
5.It was a big and beautiful cake. The word It in paragraph three refers to?
A.Batik shirt
B.Cake
C.Flowers
D.Chocolate

RECOUNT TEXT
Last holiday my students and I went to Jogjakarta. We stayed at Morison Hotel which is not a long
way from Malioboro. On Friday, we went to the sanctuaries in Prambanan. There are three major
sanctuaries, the Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu sanctuaries. They are truly stunning. We went by just
Brahmana and Syiwa sanctuaries, on the grounds that Wisnu sanctuary is being remodeled. On
Saturday morning we went to Yogya Kraton. We spent around two hours there. We were fortunate on
the grounds that we were driven by a brilliant and amicable aide. At that point we proceeded with our
adventure to Borobudur. We touched base there at four p.m. At 6 p.m. we heard the declaration that
Borobudur entryway would be closed. In the evening we left Jogjakarta by bus.
1. The content above basically talks about ..
a. the writers trip to Yogyakarta
b. the writers first visit to Prambanan
c. the writers impression about the guide
d. the writers experience at Yogya Kraton
e. the writers impression about Borobudur
2. The content is composed as an/an
a. recount
b. narrative
c. report
d. anecdote
e. spoof
3. What is purpose of the text.
a. tell past events
b. entertain readers
c. describe the smugglers
d. report an event to the police
e. inform readers about events of the day
4. What else the big temples in Prambanan?
a. angkor wat, syiwa, and sudra temples
b. paria, brahmana, and temples
c. brahmana, syiwa, and wisnu temples
d. wisnu, syiwa, and borobudur temples
e. borobudur, syiwa, and brahmana temples
5. When did they go home?
a. On Saturday morning
b. On Friday evening
c. On Thursday evening
d. On Friday afternoon
e. On Saturday evening
6. Why did they just visit Brahmana and Syiwa sanctuaries?
a. because there was no wisnu temple
b. because wisnu temple was amazing
c. because wisnu temple was too small
d. because wisnu temple was being repaired
e. because wisnu temple was being destroyed

Kunci Jawaban
1. A
2. A
3. A
4. C
5. E
6. D
I am so glad that today is over. So many things have gone wrong. For some reasons I didnt sleep a
wink last night. I was very tired when Mum called me this morning. I fell asleep again until Mum
called me again. That snooze made me late.
I did not have time for breakfast. I was starving as I ran to catch the school bus. I just missed it.
Dad had to ride me to school. He was late for teaching at his school and he was furious with me. He
scolded me for being late.
I arrived at school on time. The teacher asked us to hand in our homework. My homework was not in
my bag. I had forgotten to put it in my bag the night before. I usually check my bag in the morning. I
did not do this because I was late I had to do extra assignment as a punishment.
After Biology lesson, I did not tie my shoelace properly. I tripped over it. And fell down the stairs.
I hurt my knee and had to have a bandage on it. What a terrible day! I hope that I have much better
one tomorrow.
1.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

What is the purpose of the text?

To explain about something wrong
To inform about the writers activities
To entertain the readers about the funny story
To discus about how to overcome the problem
To retell about the writers terrible day

2.
a.
b.
c.

The generic structure of the last paragraph is called ..

reason
d. orientation
re-orientation
e. complication
events

3.
a.
b.
c.

What made everything went wrong?

He got up late in the morning
d.
His came to school on time
e.
His bag was left at home

4.
a.
b.
c.

Which of the following statement is NOT TRUE according to the text?

The writer didnt sleep a wink at that night
d.
He fell down the stairs
He didnt hand in his homework e.
His father rode him to school
He had breakfast before leaving for school

Kunci Jawaban :
1. E
2. B
3. A
4. C

He got punishment from his teacher

His father was late to ride him