NOVEMBER 9

Taj Mahal is one of seven wonder 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 state 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 child, Gauhara Begum. The construction of  Taj Mahal was begun soon after Mumtaz’s death.

The focus of Taj Mahal is the white marble tomb. Four minarets frame the tomb.  Meanwhile, the main chamber houses the cenotaphs of Muntaz Mahal and her husband, with graves located on lower level.

1.    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

2.    Why does Taj Mahal become so famous

A.       Because Taj Mahal is one of seven wonders in 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 biukt in the memory of the beautiful Mumtaz Mahal

E.       Because Taj Mahal is the place to show a man’s love

3.    Which statement is not true based on the text?

A.       Taj Mahal is 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.      Gauraha Begum was the wife of Shah Jahan

E.       There are four minarets in Taj Mahal

4.    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

5.   The text is in the form of a/ an ...

A.      Direction

B.      Procedure

C.      Description

D.      Explanation

E.      Announcement

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