Taj Mahal

THE AMAZING TAJ MAHAL IN INDIA

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world. It was built by a Muslim 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 (to the left), a guest house (to the right), 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 self-replicating 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.

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VOCABULARIES

1. Wonder: keajaiban
2. Wife: istri
3. Mausoleum: makam besar dan indah
4. Gateway: pintu gerbang
5. River: sungai
6. Stand: berdiri
7. Square: kotak
8. Structure: struktur, susunan
9. Marble: marmer
10. Visitors: pengunjung

GRAMMAR FLASH !

Describtive Text

Using procedure text to describe something to the reader, like person, place, or noun.

The characteristic of this text are:

• Use specific nouns
• Use many adjectives
• Use adverbials to giving detail of something
• Use simple present tense

           Pattern of simple present tense are:

S + Verb 1 + complement

S + to be (am, is, are) + noun/adverb/passive

WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO?

• List the new words that you find in the text, then write the meaning!
• Identify the sentence that use present tense!
• Describe your favourite noun!
• Answer the question based on the text!     
            1.   What is the text talking about?
            2.   What is a Taj Mahal?
            3.   Where is Taj Mahal located?
            4.   Who is build Taj Mahal?
            5.   What is the main idea of first paragraph?
            6.   What is the main idea of second paragraph?
            7.   What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
            8.   What tenses is the most used in the text?
            9.   What is the kind of the text?
           10.  What is the purpose of the text?