LEMBAR SOAL ULANGAN HARIAN 2 SEMESTER I TAHUN PELAJARAN 2010/2011 MATA PELAJARAN : BAHASA INGGRIS K E L A S : X ( SEPULUH ) PENGAJAR : ANDRIAN

Choose one of the right answers!

The text for No.1 to 6
Borobudur is a Hindu – Buddhist temple built in the 9th century under the Sailendra dynasty of Java. It is located near Magelang on the island of Java, Indonesia.
Abandoned in the 11th century and partially excavated by archaeologist in the early 20th century, Borobudur temple is well known all over the world. Influenced by the Gupta architecture of India, the temple is constructed on a hill 46 m (150 ft) height and consists of eight steps, like stone terraces, one top of the other. The first five terraces are square and surrounded by walls adorned with Buddhist sculpture in bas-relief, the upper three circular, each with a circle of bell-shaped stupas (Buddhist shrines). The entire edifice is crowned by a large stupa at the centre of the top circle. The way to summit extends through some 4.8 km of passages and stairways. The design of Borobudur, a temple-mountain symbolizing the structure of universe, influenced temple built as Angkor, Cambodia.
Borobudur, rededicated as Indonesia national monument in 1983, is a valuable treasure for Indonesian people

1. What is the type of the text?
a. Narrative
b. Recount
c. Report
d. Descriptive
e. Spoof

2. What is the purpose of the text
a. to entertain the reader about Borobudur
b. to share with other an unusual Borobudur
c. to persuade the reader about Borobudur
d. to inform the reader about Borobudur
e. to describe Borobudur temple

3. The statement in paragraph one belongs to
a. description
b. issue
c. identification
d. orientation
e. resolution

4. The writer mostly used … on the text
a. Simple present tense
b. Present perfect tense
c. Present continuous tense
d. Passive voice
e. Simple past tense

5. The following statement is not true based on the text
a. It is constructed on a hill
b. We can find Buddhist shrines on stupas
c. Gupta architecture influence the temple
d. The first five terraces are triangle and surrounded by walls
e. The wall of the temple is decorated with Buddhist sculpture

6. Borobudur is a Hindu – Buddhist temple built in the 9th century
The underlined word means …
a. show
b. created
c. authorized
d. constructed
e. building

The text for question no 7 to 11
SMA PB. Soedirman
SMA PB. Soedirman has a regional reputation for education, professional teachers and for teaching Islamic religion. SMA PB. Soedirman is the big enough school, with fifteen classes, including auditorium building. This school places particular importance on the quality of its teaching and learning programs, and on its working links with the university in Malaysia called Cosmo point.

7. “SMA PB. Soedirman has a regional reputation for education”
The underlined word means….
a. knowledge
b. prestige
c. attitude
d. character
e. interest

8. It is stated that SMA PB. Soedirman has relationship with….
a. Educational reputation
b. Islamic religion
c. Quality of teaching and learning programs
d. The university in Malaysia
e. Professional teachers

9. Which information is NOT TRUE about SMA P.B. Soedirman
a. It has regional educational reputation
b. It also has fifteen auditorium building
c. It has good quality in teaching and learning programs
d. It is large enough campus
e. It has relationship with university in Malaysia

10. The whole paragraph describe about….
a. Senior High School
b. Big enough school
c. Cosmo point
d. University in Malaysia
e. SMA PB. Soedirman

11. What is the communicative purpose of the text above?
a. To persuade the reader about SMA PB. Soedirman school
b. To retell the story about SMA PB. Soedirman school
c. To describe SMA PB. Soedirman school
d. To entertain the reader about SMA PB. Soedirman school
e. To inform the reader about SMA PB. Soedirman school

The text for No.12 to 14
Lake Gunung Tujuh is one of the many lakes in Kabupaten Kerinci in JaMBI Province. It is an amazing tourist place to visit.
Lake Gunung tujuh is located in Kecamatan Kayu Aro. It is about 50 km from Sungai Penuh to Pelompek village by public transportation. To reach lake Gunung Tujuh people have to climb and walk for another 40 km or 2.5 hours. The Lake Danau Tujuh is a huge mysterious lake on 1,995 m above sea level. The length of the lake is 4,5 km and the width is 13 km. It is the highest volcanic lake in Southeast Asia. The temperature around the lake is very cold. Beside waterfalls, you can also find animals such as siamangs, elephants and birds.
Indeed, Lake Gunung Tujuh and its spectacular scenery are so beautiful.

12. The main topic of the text is…
a. Lake Gunung Tujuh is a beautiful tourist resort
b. The location of the lake Gunung Tujuh is difficult to reach
c. Lake Gunung Tujuh is the only lake in Sumatra
d. Tourist from Southeast Asia visit this beautiful lake
e. The animals are more attractive that the lake itself

13. Indeed, Lake Gunung Tujuh and its spectacular scenery are so beautiful.
The underlined word means……
a. remarkable
b. successful
c. Rectangular
d. Amusing
e. Touching

14. The generic structure of the text is…
a. General classification>Description
b. Identification>Description
c. Orientation>Events>Re-Orientation
d. Orientation>Complication>Resolution
e. Goal>Materials>Steps

The text for question no 15 to 19
Prambanan temple
One of the most popular artifacts in Indonesia is Prambanan, a complex of temples which was built in 825 A. D. the central part of Prambanan complex consists of three main shrines dedicated to the Gods of the Trimurti
The temples of Siva stands in the center, that of Vishnu on the north, and that of Brahma on the South. In front of each of these main temples stands another smaller temple, constructed to contain a statue of the mouth of the god this ensemble is completed by to annexes the ‘Candi Apit’ or ‘flanking temples’ and nine small shrines to shelter the stone demarcating the compound within which the temple complex stands.
The central shrine rests on a projection from the base of Siva temple. The results of the complex’s layout to be asymmetrical. This central shrine is set against the south side of the east staircase leading to the main sanctuary of temple Siva.
The main terrace of Prambanan is surrounded by four concentric squares of chapels on the lower

15. Where does another smaller temple stand?
a. In front of Siva
b. In front of Vishnu
c. In front of Brahma
d. In front of each main temple
e. In front of Candi Apit

16. What is given to Trimurti?
a. Prambanan complex
b. temples of Siva
c. three main shrines
d. Candi Apit
e. smaller temple

17. “constructed to contain a statue of the mouth of the god”
The underlined word means….
a. Built
b. Conduct
c. Made
d. Create
e. Temple

18. What is the main idea of the text?
a. The main terrace of Prambanan is surrounded by four concentric squares of chapels on the lower
b. the central part of Prambanan complex consists of three main shrines dedicated to the Gods of the Trimurti
c. The temples of Siva stands in the center, that of Vishnu on the north, and that of Brahma on the South
d. The central shrine rests on a projection from the base of Siva temple
e. One of the most popular artifacts in Indonesia is Prambanan, a complex of temples which was built in 825 A. D

19. To what religion do you think the prambanan temple belongs?
a. Budha
b. Hindu
c. Islam
d. Katolik
e. Kejawen

The text for question no 20 to 23
TAJ MAHAL
Taj Mahal is one of Seven Wonders of the World. It impressed many people because it is the symbol of love from a husband to his wife.
Taj Mahal stands in the city of Agra, in the northern Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, on the banks of Yamuna River. It was built in the memory of the beautiful Mumtaz Mahal, Who won the heart of a Mughal prince, Shah Jahar. Mumtaz Mahal died during the birth of their son, Gauhara Begum. The construction of Taj Mahal was begun soon after Mumtaz death.
The focus of Taj Mahal is the white marble tomb. Four minarets frame the tomb. Meanwhile, the main chamber houses the cenotaph’s houses of cenotaph Mumtaz and her husband, with graves located on lower level.

20. What is the purpose of the text above?
a. To entertain people about Taj Mahal
b. To persuade people about the beauty of Taj Mahal
c. To describe Taj Mahal
d. To inform the readers about Taj Mahal
e. To retell the story behind the building of Taj Mahal

21. Why does Taj Mahal become so famous?
a. Because Taj Mahal is one of Seven Wonders of the World.
b. Because Taj Mahal is the symbol of love from a husband to his wife
c. Because Taj Mahal stands in the city of Agra
d. Because Taj Mahal was built in the memory of the beautiful Mumtaz Mahal
e. Because Taj Mahal is the place to show a man’s love

22. Which statement is not true based on the text?
a. Taj Mahal only found in India
b. Many people in the world are impressed by Taj Mahal
c. Taj Mahal is located in the city of Agra
d. Gauhara Begum was the wife of Shah Jahan
e. There are four minaret in Taj Mahal

23. The focus of Taj Mahal Is the white marble tomb
The underlined word has the same meaning as…
a. Grave
b. Chamber
c. House
d. Marble
e. Symbol

This text is for Question 24 to 25
University of Al-Azhar
University of Al-Azhar is a university in Cairo, Egypt. Al-Azhar is one of the most important centers for Islamic learning. The site was founded as a mosque in Cairo in ad 1970 by Jauhar, an ex-slave and general in the army of Caliph Moizz, a member of the Fatimid dynasty.
The university grows to include the study of foreign languages and engineering as well as schools of agriculture, commerce, science, and medicine. The older curriculum includes study of the word of God, traditions of Muhammad, Islamic jurisprudence, principles of Muslim law, logic, science of theology, rudimentary arithmetic, and elementary geography, remained in place. The university’s central library contains approximately 80,000 volumes, including many manuscripts.

24. The purpose of the text is ….
a. To describe how university of Al-Azhar
b. To describe university of Al-Azhar
c. To describe the way of studying in university of Al-Azhar
d. To inform the way of studying at university of Al-Azhar
e. To persuade the readers to study there

25. Which of statements is true according to the text?
a. The university’s central library contains 80.000 manuscripts.
b. University of Al-Azhar was founded by the members of Fatimid dynasty.
c. The former curriculum includes the study of foreign languages and engineering, schools of agriculture, medicine.
d. Al-Azhar is the place where All Moslems just do prayer.
e. The older curriculum includes study of Islamic jurisprudence, science of theology, commerce.