Name : ............................................................ Class : .................................

Study the poster and read the dialogue given. Then answer the questions that follow.

TUGU NEGARA

- Located in Kuala Lumpur, near Lake Gardens

- Built in remembrance of soldiers who fought for the country’s peace
and freedom
- Brainchild of Malaysia’s first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman
- Sculpted by Austrian artist, Felix de Weldon
- Opening ceremony in 1966, officiated by the King

Made of
bronze
Height : 15 metres
(49.6 feet)

Granite base
Coat of Arms

Hours: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Admission: Free

Hisham : Amazing, isn’t it?

Wong : Yes. Wonderful! A group of soldiers are holding up the
national flag.
Rajan : And there are a few fallen ones at the base.
Hisham : There is also one injured.
Wong : Look at the Coat of Arms.
Rajan : Yes, the words next to it state unity is strength.
Tick (√) the correct answer.

(a) How much does one have to pay to see the national monument?

RM5.00
RM10.00
Nothing
[1 mark]

(b) The monument is made of .....................................................

Granite and bronze

Plastic and wood
Concrete and clay
[1 mark]

Write your answer in the space provided.

(a)List two things that catch your attention about the monument.
(i) _____________________________________________________

(ii) _____________________________________________________

(2 marks)

(b) Which ceremony was an important one for the national

monument? Why?
_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

(2 marks)

(c)Tourists are encouraged to visit the national monument. Do you agree?

Give your reason.
_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

(2 marks)