Test 2 : Descriptive Text

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world. It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his dear wife at Agra.

Taj Mahal is a Mausoleum that houses the grave of queen Mumtaz Mahal. The mausoleum is a part of a vast complex comprising of a main gateway, an elaborate garden, a mosque, a guest house, and several other palatial buildings. The Taj is at the farthest end of this complex, with the river Jamuna behind it.

The Taj stands on a raised, square platform (186 x 186 feet) with its four corners truncated, forming an unequal octagon. The architectural design uses the interlocking arabesque concept, in which each element stands on its own and perfectly integrates with the main structure. It uses the principles of geometry and a symmetry of architectural elements.

Its central dome is fifty-eight feet in diameter and rises to a height of 213 feet. It is flanked by four subsidiary domed chambers. The four graceful, slender minarets are 162.5 feet each. The central domed chamber and four adjoining chambers include many walls and panels of Islamic decoration.

Taj Mahal is built entirely of white marble. Its stunning architectural beauty is beyond adequate description, particularly at dawn and sunset. The Taj seems to glow in the light of the full moon. On a foggy morning, the visitors experience the Taj as if suspended when viewed from across the Jamuna river.

1. Who built Taj Mahal?

2. What is a mausoleum?

3. What is the name of the river behind Taj Mahal?

4. What architectural design is used to build the main structure of Taj Mahal?

5. “The Taj is at the farthest end of this complex, with the river Jamuna behind it .”(Par.2)

     From the sentence above “it” refers to …

My Mother

I need to let you know about my mom. Her name is Gilyawati. She is exceptionally lovely however she is not tall. She has brown and light skin. Her eyes shading is brown. Her eyes are stunning and astounding. I truly cherish her eyes.

She is an extremely kind individual. She is sprightly. She adores to amuse and entertain her youngsters when her kids were disturbed. She generally rouses me to realize numerous things and investigate the information with experience. She is patient and extreme lady I have ever known. She cherishes to help individuals. She is a decent individual, as a wife and mother. She generally deals with her gang. She cherishes her spouse and kids all that much.

She loves her home to be clean and flawless. She does the majority of the tasks without home partner and she likewise can deal with her work. She functions as a therapist. She opens a facility at home. Her customers truly like her work on the grounds that my mom is astounding in brain science. She is the best place to impart stories and she generally gives extraordinary advices on the off chance that we have issues.

For my dad, my mom is everything. She is his life. He can’t live without my mom. Everything appears to be so untidy if my mom goes to other city for a few days. My mom is a holy messenger without wings. She is a saint for me. She is somebody who I cherish the most in my life. I wish she will dependably be sound and upbeat.

  

6.      What is the name of writer’s mother?

7.      Does the writer love her mother? Why?

8.      “She cherishes her spouse and kids all that much.” (paragraph 2)

What are the synonyms for spouse and kids?

9.      What is the writer’s mother? Do her customers like her work?

    10.  What is the writer’s mother for his father?