Exam Preparation : Descriptive Text (Famous Person)

MICHAEL JORDAN

If you are a sports fan, you are sure to know the name Michael Jordan.  He is probably the greatest basketball player the world has ever seen. Although his career as a player is over, his fame will live on for many years to come.

Michael Jordan certainly looks like a star. He is tall, well-built and handsome, with friendly brown eyes and a wide grin. He always manages to look well-dressed, even in his casual clothes or smart suits.

His personality, too, is as outstanding as his playing ability. Michael is a very determined person. This has made him a successful basketball star. He has given lots of money and support to charities.

All in all, Michael Jordan is not only a great athlete, but also a warm, caring person. Is it no wonder that so many boys have dreamed of growing up to be just like him?

Indikator            : Menentukan gambaran umum isi teks

Indikator soal     : Disajikan teks deskriptif tentang orang terkenal, siswa dapat

                               menentukan judul teks itu dengan tepat.

Soal:

1.        The best title for the text is…

A.      a warm, caring person.

B.       Michael Jordan.

C.       a sports fan.

D.      a famous star.

Kunci jawaban  : B

Pembahasan      :

Kata “Michael Jordan” disebut di paragraph 1 sebagai topik dari text tersebut sehingga judul yang paling tepat adalah B.

Indikator            : Menentukan informasi rincitersirat.

Indikator soal     : Disajikan teks deskriptif tentang orang terkenal yang sama,

                               siswa dapat menentukan alasan ketenaran orang yg dideskripsikan.

Soal:

2.        Why is he famous?

A.      He is handsome.

B.       He gives charity.

C.       Sports fans know him.

D.      The author admires him.

Kunci jawaban  : C

Pembahasan       :

Kalimat “if you are sports fan, you are sure to know him” menunjukkan bahwa semua orang mengenal dia.

Indikator            : Menentukan pikiran utama paragraf

Indikator soal     : Disajikan teks deskriptif tentang orang terkenal, siswa dapat

                               menentukan pikiran utama paragraph tertentu.

Soal:

3.        What is the main idea of the third paragraph?

A.      Michael Jordan is handsome.

B.       Everyone dreams to be Michael Jordan.

C.       His playing ability is great.

D.      Michael Jordan has great personality.

Kunci jawaban  : D

Pembahasan       :

kata personality ada di awal paragraf sebagai topic sentence, yang sekaligus main idea.

Indikator            : Menentukan makna kata/frasa

Indikator soal     : Disajikan teks deskriptif tentang orang terkenal, siswa dapat

                               menentukan sinonim sebuah kata yang dipilihkan.

Soal:

4.        The word outstanding in “His personality, too, is as outstanding as his playing ability” means…

A.      great.

B.       warm.

C.       famous.

D.      determined.

Kunci jawaban  : A

Pembahasan       :

kalimat “He is probably the greatest basketball player the world has ever seen” menunjukkan great playing ability.

Indikator            : Menentukan informasi rinci tersirat

Indikator soal     : Disajikan teks deskriptif tentang orang terkenal, siswa dapat

                               menentukaninformasi rinci tersirat di dalam terks tersebut.

Soal:

5.        The text indicates that the writer is…

A.      Michael Jordan’s son.

B.       Michael Jordan’s fan.

C.       Michael Jordan’s coach.

D.      Michael Jordan himself.

Kunci jawaban  : B

Pembahasan       :

kalimat “if you are a sports fan..” dan “Is it no wonder that so many boys have dreamed of growing up to be just like him?” menunjukkan bahwa tulisan ini ditujukan kepada fans dan penulis menunjukkan bahwa si penulis adalah bagian dari fans itu.