ENGLISH -Exercises
A. Multiple Choice Questions
Read the following text for questions 1–6.
Prambanan Temple is one of the most magnificent historical sites in Indonesia. Located in Central Java, this Hindu temple complex is famous for its tall, pointed towers and detailed stone carvings. It was built in the ninth century and is dedicated to the Hindu gods Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma.
The temple complex consists of several large temples surrounded by hundreds of smaller structures. The tallest temple is dedicated to Shiva and reaches approximately 47 meters in height. The walls of the temples are decorated with beautiful reliefs that tell stories from ancient Hindu epics.
Today, Prambanan Temple attracts visitors from Indonesia and other countries. Its impressive architecture and historical value make it an important symbol of Indonesian cultural heritage.
1. What is the text mainly about?
A. The history of Hinduism in Indonesia
B. Prambanan Temple and its characteristics
C. The ancient Hindu gods
D. Tourism in Central Java
E. Stone carvings in Indonesia
2. What is the social purpose of the text?
A. To entertain readers with a historical story
B. To explain how Prambanan Temple was built
C. To describe Prambanan Temple and its characteristics
D. To persuade tourists to visit Central Java
E. To report a recent event at Prambanan Temple
3. Which statement is TRUE according to the text?
A. Prambanan Temple was built in the twentieth century.
B. The tallest temple is dedicated to Vishnu.
C. Prambanan Temple is located in East Java.
D. The walls contain reliefs from ancient Hindu epics.
E. All temples in the complex have the same height.
4. What can be inferred from the text?
A. Prambanan Temple has no religious significance.
B. Prambanan Temple is important because of its cultural and historical value.
C. Only foreign tourists are allowed to visit Prambanan Temple.
D. The smaller structures are taller than the main temples.
E. Prambanan Temple is the newest historical site in Indonesia.
5. The word “magnificent” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ....
A. ordinary
B. impressive
C. damaged
D. simple
E. ancient
6. The first paragraph of the text is included in the generic structure of ....
A. Orientation
B. Identification
C. Resolution
D. Complication
E. Reorientation
Read the following text for questions 7–12.
The Komodo dragon is the largest living lizard in the world. It is mainly found on several Indonesian islands, including Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang. This remarkable animal is well known for its enormous body, powerful legs, sharp claws, and long tail.
An adult Komodo dragon can grow up to approximately three meters long. Its skin is usually grayish brown and covered with rough scales. The animal has a strong sense of smell that helps it locate food from a considerable distance.
Komodo dragons are carnivores. They eat various kinds of animals, including deer and smaller reptiles. Although they may appear slow, they can move quickly when necessary. Because of their unique characteristics and limited natural habitat, Komodo dragons are protected as an important part of Indonesia's wildlife.
7. What does the text describe?
A. Indonesian reptiles in general
B. The habitat of deer
C. The characteristics of the Komodo dragon
D. The process of protecting wildlife
E. Different types of lizards
8. Where can Komodo dragons mainly be found?
A. Java, Bali, and Sumatra
B. Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang
C. Papua and Kalimantan
D. All Indonesian islands
E. Only on Komodo Island
9. Why is the Komodo dragon protected?
A. Because it is difficult to observe.
B. Because it is Indonesia's fastest animal.
C. Because it has unique characteristics and a limited natural habitat.
D. Because it only eats smaller reptiles.
E. Because it has a grayish-brown color.
10. What is the generic structure of the second paragraph?
A. Identification
B. Description
C. Orientation
D. Resolution
E. Reorientation
11. The word “locate” in the second paragraph has the closest meaning to ....
A. find
B. protect
C. hide
D. avoid
E. destroy
12. Which statement can be concluded from the text?
A. Komodo dragons are harmless animals that only eat plants.
B. Komodo dragons are unique Indonesian animals with special physical abilities.
C. Komodo dragons live naturally throughout Southeast Asia.
D. All Komodo dragons are exactly three meters long.
E. Komodo dragons cannot move quickly.
Read the following text and choose the best answer for questions 13–15.
Raja Ampat is a/an 13 group of islands located in Southwest Papua, Indonesia. The area is famous for its beautiful beaches, clear water, and rich marine life.
Raja Ampat 14 thousands of different marine species. Visitors can enjoy diving and snorkeling while observing colorful coral reefs and fish. The islands 15 also known for their beautiful natural landscapes.
13.
A. beautiful
B. beauty
C. beautifully
D. beautify
E. more beautiful
14.
A. contain
B. contained
C. containing
D. contains
E. contained by
15.
A. is
B. are
C. was
D. were
E. being
Arrange the following jumbled paragraphs for questions 16–17.
(1) The bridge has several distinctive features. Its massive towers, strong steel cables, and long suspension span make it one of the most recognizable structures in the United States. The bridge is also famous for its impressive views of the surrounding bay.
(2) The Golden Gate Bridge is a famous suspension bridge located in San Francisco, California. It connects the city of San Francisco with Marin County and has become one of the most recognizable landmarks in the United States.
(3) Because of its unique architecture and historical importance, the Golden Gate Bridge attracts millions of visitors every year. Many tourists come to admire its structure and enjoy the scenery around it.
16. What is the correct order of the paragraphs?
A. 1 – 2 – 3
B. 2 – 1 – 3
C. 3 – 2 – 1
D. 2 – 3 – 1
E. 1 – 3 – 2
17. Why should paragraph (2) come first?
A. It gives the conclusion of the text.
B. It describes the bridge's physical details.
C. It introduces and identifies the object being described.
D. It explains why tourists visit the bridge.
E. It tells the history of the bridge in detail.
Simple Present Tense, Active and Passive Voice
18. Which sentence uses the Simple Present Tense correctly?
A. The museum attracted many tourists last year.
B. The museum has attracted tourists for decades.
C. The museum attracts many tourists every year.
D. The museum will attract more tourists tomorrow.
E. The museum was attracting tourists yesterday.
19. Which sentence is in the Simple Present Tense in active form?
A. The temple is visited by many tourists.
B. The paintings are displayed in the gallery.
C. Many tourists visit the historical museum.
D. The monument was built in 1961.
E. The traditional house is surrounded by trees.
20. Which sentence is in the Simple Present Tense in passive form?
A. Tourists visit the museum every weekend.
B. The museum is visited by many tourists every weekend.
C. Many tourists visited the museum yesterday.
D. The museum has visited by many tourists.
E. Tourists are visit the museum every weekend.
21. Change the following sentence into the correct passive form.
Many visitors admire the beautiful paintings.
A. The beautiful paintings admire by many visitors.
B. The beautiful paintings are admired by many visitors.
C. The beautiful paintings is admired by many visitors.
D. The beautiful paintings were admired by many visitors.
E. The beautiful paintings are admire by many visitors.
22. Change the following sentence into the correct passive form.
Indonesian people protect the Komodo dragons.
A. The Komodo dragons protect by Indonesian people.
B. The Komodo dragons is protected by Indonesian people.
C. The Komodo dragons are protected by Indonesian people.
D. The Komodo dragons are protect by Indonesian people.
E. The Komodo dragons protected by Indonesian people.
Objective Order of Adjectives (OSASCOMP)
23. The Borobudur Temple is an (ancient – magnificent – Indonesian – stone) ______ monument.
What is the correct order of the adjectives?
A. Indonesian ancient magnificent stone
B. Magnificent ancient Indonesian stone
C. Ancient magnificent stone Indonesian
D. Stone magnificent ancient Indonesian
E. Indonesian stone magnificent ancient
24. Which adjective order is correct?
A. a wooden beautiful old chair
B. an Indonesian traditional wonderful dance
C. a beautiful old wooden house
D. a red small amazing bag
E. a cotton new blue shirt expensive
25. Choose the sentence with the correct order of adjectives.
A. She visited an Indonesian beautiful ancient temple.
B. They saw a large magnificent stone statue.
C. We bought a plastic small blue bag.
D. He owns a Japanese wooden old house.
E. The museum has a gold beautiful ancient collection.
B. Essay Questions
26. Explain the definition of a Descriptive Text and its social purpose.
27. Mention and explain the two generic structures of a Descriptive Text.
28. Make one sentence in the Simple Present Tense in active form about a tourist attraction, then change the sentence into the correct passive form.
29. Arrange these adjectives using the correct OSASCOMP order:
beautiful – large – ancient – Indonesian – stone – temple
Write the complete noun phrase correctly.
30. Read the following sentence:
“The National Museum displays many historical objects.”
Answer the following:
a. Is the sentence in active or passive voice?
b. Change it into passive voice.
c. Explain why the verb form changes in the passive sentence.