Menurut Grabe dan Stoller (2013) Reading Comprehension (pemahaman membaca) adalah kemampuan memahami informasi dalam suatu teks dan menafsirkannya dengan tepat. Descriptive Text adalah teks yang memberikan gambaran atau gambaran orang, tempat atau benda secara rinci, sehingga pembaca dapat memvisualisasikan atau membayangkan tentang objek yang sedang dijelaskan. Teks deskriptif adalah teks yang menggambarkan ciri-ciri suatu hal seperti orang, tempat, atau benda.
1 – 10 Soal Descriptive Text (Reading Comprehension) Kelas 10 dan Jawaban
Read the following text and answer question 1 – 4
B.J.Habibie
The third President of the Republic of Indonesia, Jusuf Habibie Bacharuddin or the general calls B.J. Habibie, he was born on June 25, 1936 in Pare-Pare, South Sulawesi. He is the fourth child of eight children of Alwi Abdul Jalil Habibie and RA. Tuti Marini Puspowardojo. On May 12, 1962 Habibie married Hasri Ainun Habibie and had two sons, Ilham Akbar and Thareq Kemal.
In 1954 he graduated from high school in Bandung and then entered the the University of Indonesia in Bandung (ITB now). He received his diploma from the Technische Hochschule, Germany in 1960 and then earned his Doctorate from the same place in 1965. In 1967, became Professor of honor (Professor) at the Institut Teknologi Bandung.
On 10 March to 20 May 1998, he became a Vice President, sworn in by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to replace President Soeharto. And on May 21, 1998 – October 1999, Jusuf Habibie Bacharuddin became President of the Republic of Indonesia.
1. What city was BJ Habibie born in?
a. In Lembang, Bandung
b. In Jakarta
c. In Makassar, South Sulawesi
d. in Pare-Pare, South Sulawesi
Jawaban : D
2. “Germany in 1960 and then earned his Doctorate from the same place in 1965” (paragraph 2). The meaning of the words “earned “ is ….
a. ask
b. Obtain
c. Find
d. Try
Jawaban : B
3. “On 10 March to 20 May 1998, he became a Vice President” (paragraph 3). The underlined word refers to….
a. Soeharto
b. BJ Habibie
c. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
d. Alwi Abdul Jalil Habibie
Jawaban : B
4. From the text, we know that?
a. Bj Habibie earned his Doctorate at Technische Hochschule, Germany
b. Bj Habibie earned his Doctorate at the Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB)
c. Bj Habibie is the fourth president of Indonesia
d. Bj Habibie graduated from a university in Jakarta.
Jawaban : A
Read the following text and answer question 5 – 8
Istiqlal Mosque
Istiqlal Mosque is a national mosque located in the city of Central Jakarta, Jakarta Special Capital Region Province, Indonesia. The mosque was opened to the public on February 22, 1978 and was built to commemorate Indonesia’s independence. The Indonesian national mosque is named “Istiqlal”, an Arabic word meaning “freedom”.
The groundbreaking was done by Soekarno-the first president of Indonesia-on August 24, 1961 to mark the start of construction this mosque. It was designed by Friedrich Silaban, the son of a traditional Lutheran pastor better known as Huria Kristen Batak Protestan.
The mosque has a new international formalist architectural style; with marble-clad walls and floors, decorated with geometric ornaments of stainless steel. The main building of the mosque consists of five floors and a ground floor. The main building is crowned by a large dome of 45 meters in diameter supported by 12 large columns.
5. When was the Istiqlal mosque first opened to the public?
a. on February 22, 1979
b. on February 22, 1978
c. on January 22, 1978
d. on January 22, 1979
Jawaban : B
6. “and was built to commemorate Indonesia’s independence” (paragraph 1). The underlined word can be replaced by…
a. Constructed
b. Opened
c. Inauguration
d. Designed
Jawaban : A
7. “It was designed by Friedrich Silaban. ” (paragraph 2). The underlined word refers to….
a. the first president of Indonesia
b. Friedrich Silaban
c. Lutheran pastor
d. Istiqlal mosque
Jawaban : D
8. Based on the last paragraph of the text above, it can be concluded that…..
a. Istiqlal mosque has a grand and spacious design
b. Istiqlal Mosque consists of only two floors
c. Istiqlal Mosque has gold-plated walls and floors
d. Istiqlal Mosque was built to commemorate Indonesia’s independence
Jawaban : A
Read the following text to answer questions number 9 – 13
Turmeric
Turmeric is a medicinal plant that grows in the tropics. The main part of the turmeric plant is its rhizome which is where the shoots grow. The main compounds contained in turmeric rhizomes are curcuminoids and essential oils.
Turmeric has many benefits so it is widely used by people in various countries to treat diseases, such as treating inflammation, reducing nausea, overcoming flatulence, reducing pain during menstruation and treating heartburn. Consuming turmeric can also increase endurance. . This medicinal plant is easily found in Indonesia.
9. What is the main idea of the text above?
a. Explain about medicinal plants
b. Explain in detail the shape of turmeric
c. Explains where turmeric was first discovered
d. Describes the benefits of turmeric
Jawaban : D
10. In what kind of area, turmeric plants can grow?
a. Subtropics area
b. Tropics area
c. Snowy area
d. Desert area
Jawaban : B
11. “Overcoming Flatulence, Reducing Pain” (paragraph 2). What is a synonim for the underlined word?
a. Treat
b. Hurt
c. Prevent
d. Overcoming
Jawaban : B
12. “. it is widely used by people in various countries to treat diseases” (paragraph 2). The underline word refers to…..
a. Benefits
b. Essential oils
c. Turmeric
d. Heartburn
Jawaban : C
13. Based on the text, which statement is correct?
a. Turmeric plant has the benefit of increasing endurance
b. Turmeric plants can treat heart disease
c. Turmeric plants can treat HIV / AIDS
d. Turmeric plants can treat leukemia
Jawaban : A
14 – 22 Soal Descriptive Text Kelas 10 dan Jawaban
Read the following text to answer questions number 14 – 18
Carocok Painan Beach
Carocok Painan Beach is a beach located west of Painan City, South Pesisir Regency, West Sumatra. This beach is one of the mainstay tourist attractions of Pesisir Selatan Regency because it has a very beautiful and exotic panorama.
The beauty of coral reefs, various types of fish, blue sea water and brown sand can be enjoyed at this beach. Carocok Beach also has two islands, namely Kareta Island and Cingkuak Island whose beauty can spoil the eyes of tourists. In addition, on Cingkuak Island they can also enjoy various water sports rides such as banana boat, jetski, donut boat, and various kinds of rubber boats.
14. The text mainly focuses on……
a. Painan City
b. Carocok Painan Beach
c. The beauty of coral reefs
d. Tourist attractions
Jawaban : B
15. Where is Carocok Painan Beach located?
a. South Pesisir Regency, West Sulawesi
b. South Pesisir Regency, South Sumatra
c. South Pesisir Regency, North Sumatra
d. South Pesisir Regency, West Sumatra
Jawaban : D
16. “. it has a very beautiful and exotic panorama” (paragraph 1).
What is a synonim for the underlined word?
a. Visit
b. Beauty
c. View
d. Located
Jawaban : C
17. “they can also enjoy various water sports rides ”(paragraph 2). The underline word refers to…..
a. Tourists
b. Cingkuak Island
c. Carocok Beach
d. Water sports rides
Jawaban : A
18. Based on the text, suggest the following statement are correct, EXCEPT …
a. Tourists can enjoy various water sports rides
b. Carocok Beach has many damaged coral reefs, several types of fish, blue sea water and brown sand
c. Carocok Beach has beautiful coral reefs, various types of fish, blue sea water and brown sand
d. Carocok Beach has two islands, Kareta Island and Cingkuak Island
Jawaban : B
Read the following text to answer questions number 19 – 22
Reog Ponorogo
The Reog Ponorogo is one of the arts from Ponorogo Regency, East Java. Reog is a traditional dance in an open arena that serves as entertainment for the community and contains magical elements.
In the Reog show, several people wearing masks have the shape of a lion’s head known as “Singa barong”, decorated with very large peacock feathers. The art of Reog Ponorogo consists of two to three opening dances. The first dance is usually performed by 6-8 male dancers dressed all in black, with red polish on their faces. These dancers depict the figure of a brave lion. Next is a dance performed by 6-8 girls riding a horse. This art is usually performed in several events such as weddings, circumcisions, and national holidays.
19. What kind of mask is used by dancers in Reog Ponorogo art?
a. The mask is in the shape of a lion’s head and adorned with enormous peacock feathers
b. The mask is in the shape of a tiger’s head and adorned with huge dove feathers
c. The mask has the shape of an elephant’s head and is adorned with peacock feather
d. The mask has the shape of an cat’s head and is adorned with huge dove feathers
Jawaban : A
20. “These dancers depict the figure of a brave lion” (paragraph 2). What does the underlined word mean?
a. Hide
b. Entertain
c. Using
d. Illustrate
Jawaban : D
21. “. with red polish on their faces” (paragraph 2).
The underline word refers to…..
a. Singa barong
b. Female dancer
c. Male dancer
d. Girls
Jawaban : C
22. From the text above we know that…
a. Reog Ponorogo is a boring art form
b. Reog Ponorogo is usually performed at weddings, circumcisions, and national holidays
c. Reog Ponorogo only consists of one dance
d. Reog Ponorogo originated from Malaysia
Jawaban : B
