DESCRIPTIVE EXAMINATION GRADE VIII SMP NEGERI BERNAS

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DESCRIPTIVE EXAMINATION
GRADE VIII SMP NEGERI BERNAS


Read the text then answer questions well!
Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia. It is centrally located within the country on the northwest coast of Java Island at the mouth of the Ciliwung river. Jakarta dominates Indonesian’s administrative, economy, cultural activities, an is a major commercial and transportation  within Asia-with a population of about 9 million, Jakarta has more people than any other cities in Indonesia.
The climate is hot and humid year-round. Rainfall occurs throughout the year, although it is the heaviest from November to May. To average annual precipitation in Jakarta is 1, 790 mm. The city lies on a flat, low plain and is prone to flooding during periods of heavy rainfall.
Kota is city’s oldest commercial area. It is located south of the old Sunda Kelapa harbour. Glodok, the south of Kota is a banking, retail and residential neighborhood with a large Chinese population. Merdeka Square with Monas (The National Monument) dominates the city’s central district. Surrounding the square are Istana Merdeka, the presidential palace, the National Museum, and the Istiqlal Mosque.


Questions
1.        What is the text talking about?
2.        How many function is  Jakarta mentioned on the text?
3.        What is the  oldest city in Jakarta?
4.        When does rainfall occur heviest in Jakarta?
5.        Where does Istana  Merdeka located?
6.        although it is the heaviest from November .... The underlined word has the same meaning with....
7.        ... . Surrounding the square are Istana Merdeka .... What is the synonym of the underlined word?
8.        ... . It is located south of the old Sunda ... What does the underlined word refer to?
9.        What is the purpose of the text?
10.     Identify generic Structure of the text!

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