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Describing Attractive and Historic Places
Describing Attractive and Historic Places
Descriptive texts are used to describe a particular thing. We can describe places, things, or animals. In this chapter, you are exposed to descriptions of tourist attractions. You are assigned to analyze the texts to find out their social functions, generic structures, and language features. Students are also enabled to identify descriptive adjectives used to describe places.
Descriptive texts are used to describe a particular thing. We can describe places, things, or animals. In this chapter, you are exposed to descriptions of tourist attractions. You are assigned to analyze the texts to find out their social functions, generic structures, and language features. Students are also enabled to identify descriptive adjectives used to describe places.
A. Look at the pictures. On your holidays, which place do you want to go? Give your reasons.
A. Look at the pictures. On your holidays, which place do you want to go? Give your reasons.
A. Look at the pictures. On your holidays, which place do you want to go? Give your reasons.
A. Look at the pictures. On your holidays, which place do you want to go? Give your reasons.
beach
mountain
jungle
amusement park
Rearrange the letters on the left to get the right words for the definitions on the right. Use the first letter as the clue. After you get the words, read text 1 and check whether the meaning of the words suits the context of the sentences.
Rearrange the letters on the left to get the right words for the definitions on the right. Use the first letter as the clue. After you get the words, read text 1 and check whether the meaning of the words suits the context of the sentences.
- E torismcou : responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education ecotourism
- D inesotatin : the place to which a person or thing travels or is sent
- P ninesula : a landform surrounded by water on the majority of its border while being connected to a mainland from which it extends.
- R etahationlibi : the action of restoring something that has been damaged to its former condition.
- P retionserva : the act of keeping something to protect it from being damaged or destroyed
Now, read text 1 carefully. What do you think about the place described below?
Now, read text 1 carefully. What do you think about the place described below?
Tanjung Puting National Park
Tanjung Puting National Park
Tanjung Putting National Park is an internationally famous ecotourism destination, which is located in the southwest of Central Kalimantan peninsula. Visitors from foreign countries come to this park because of its amazing nature. This is called a park, but unlike any park that you have seen in your city, this is a jungle! It is a real jungle, which is home to the most interesting animal in the world: orangutans.
Tanjung Putting National Park is an internationally famous ecotourism destination, which is located in the southwest of Central Kalimantan peninsula. Visitors from foreign countries come to this park because of its amazing nature. This is called a park, but unlike any park that you have seen in your city, this is a jungle! It is a real jungle, which is home to the most interesting animal in the world: orangutans.
Though the park is home to many animals, seeing orangutans is usually the visitors’ main reason to visit the park. Orangutans, which literally mean, the man of the forest, are the largest arboreal animal on the planet. Most of their lives are spent in trees where orangutans travel from branch to branch by climbing or swinging with their long arms.
Though the park is home to many animals, seeing orangutans is usually the visitors’ main reason to visit the park. Orangutans, which literally mean, the man of the forest, are the largest arboreal animal on the planet. Most of their lives are spent in trees where orangutans travel from branch to branch by climbing or swinging with their long arms.
To see orangutans, we should go to Camp Leakey, which is located in the heart of Tanjung Putting National Park. Camp Leaky is a rehabilitation place for ex-captive orang utans and also a preservation site. It is also a famous center for research about orangutans which has been conducted by the famous primatologist Dr Birute Galdikas since 1971. Here visitors can see daily feedings to orangutans at jungle platforms as part of the rehabilitation process to their natural habitat. This event gives them opportunity to see orangutans up close.
To see orangutans, we should go to Camp Leakey, which is located in the heart of Tanjung Putting National Park. Camp Leaky is a rehabilitation place for ex-captive orang utans and also a preservation site. It is also a famous center for research about orangutans which has been conducted by the famous primatologist Dr Birute Galdikas since 1971. Here visitors can see daily feedings to orangutans at jungle platforms as part of the rehabilitation process to their natural habitat. This event gives them opportunity to see orangutans up close.
To reach the place, we should take a boat down Sekonyer river. The boat is popularly called perahu klotok which is a boat house that can accommodate four people. The trip by the boat to Camp Leaky takes three days and two nights. You sleep, cook, and eat in that klotok, night and day during your journey into the jungle.
To reach the place, we should take a boat down Sekonyer river. The boat is popularly called perahu klotok which is a boat house that can accommodate four people. The trip by the boat to Camp Leaky takes three days and two nights. You sleep, cook, and eat in that klotok, night and day during your journey into the jungle.
The traveling in the boat offers an unforgettable experience. In daylight, on your way to Camp Leaky, you can see trees filled with proboscis monkeys, monkeys that have enormous snout which can only be found in Kalimantan. The monkeys anxiously await klotok arrivals. A troop of 30 light-brown monkeys may plunge from branches 10 meters or higher into the river and cross directly in front of the boat. These monkeys know that the boat’s engine noise and the threat of its propeller scare crocodiles, which find these chubby monkeys delicious. At night, you can enjoy the clear sky and the amazingly bright stars as the only lights for the night.
The traveling in the boat offers an unforgettable experience. In daylight, on your way to Camp Leaky, you can see trees filled with proboscis monkeys, monkeys that have enormous snout which can only be found in Kalimantan. The monkeys anxiously await klotok arrivals. A troop of 30 light-brown monkeys may plunge from branches 10 meters or higher into the river and cross directly in front of the boat. These monkeys know that the boat’s engine noise and the threat of its propeller scare crocodiles, which find these chubby monkeys delicious. At night, you can enjoy the clear sky and the amazingly bright stars as the only lights for the night.
With such exotic nature, no wonder many tourists from foreign countries who love ecotourism frequently visit Tanjung Puting National Park. What about you?
With such exotic nature, no wonder many tourists from foreign countries who love ecotourism frequently visit Tanjung Puting National Park. What about you?
Text sources: 1. https://www.lonelyplanet.com/indonesia/tanjung-puting-national-park/sights/natural-parks-forests/tanjung-puting-national-park 2. www.Indonesian.travel.com, 3. www. Exploguide.com
Task 2: Comprehension Questions
Task 2: Comprehension Questions
Answer the following questions briefly.
Answer the following questions briefly.
1. Based on the text, can you guess what ecotourism is. Give some examples of other ecotourism destinations.
1. Based on the text, can you guess what ecotourism is. Give some examples of other ecotourism destinations.
2. As one of ecotourism destinations, what does Tanjung Puting National Park offer to tourists?
2. As one of ecotourism destinations, what does Tanjung Puting National Park offer to tourists?
3. How is the park different from the parks in cities?
3. How is the park different from the parks in cities?
4. How is Camp Leaky related to Tanjung Puting National Park?
4. How is Camp Leaky related to Tanjung Puting National Park?
5. What does the word ex-captive tell you about the orangutans in Camp Leaky, which is a rehabilitation site for orangutans?
5. What does the word ex-captive tell you about the orangutans in Camp Leaky, which is a rehabilitation site for orangutans?
6. How can people reach Camp Leaky?
6. How can people reach Camp Leaky?
7. What is special about the means of transportation to Camp Leaky.
7. What is special about the means of transportation to Camp Leaky.
8. What can tourists enjoy during their trip to Camp Leaky?
8. What can tourists enjoy during their trip to Camp Leaky?
9. Which do you think is the most interesting scene in Tanjung Puting National Park?
9. Which do you think is the most interesting scene in Tanjung Puting National Park?
10.How important is the research by Dr. Birute Galdikas?
10.How important is the research by Dr. Birute Galdikas?
11.What is the author’s purpose in writing this text?
11.What is the author’s purpose in writing this text?
12.How is each paragraph related to each other?
12.How is each paragraph related to each other?
13.What is the most dominant tense used in this text?
13.What is the most dominant tense used in this text?
Task 3: Rearrange the place of the main ideas in the right column to match it with the purpose of each paragraph.
Task 3: Rearrange the place of the main ideas in the right column to match it with the purpose of each paragraph.
A descriptive text describes a particular object like a place, thing, or person. What is the author’s purpose in writing a description? The author wants to describe the particular object by describing its or his/her specific features to help readers visualize what a person, an animal, a park, or a thing is like.
A descriptive text describes a particular object like a place, thing, or person. What is the author’s purpose in writing a description? The author wants to describe the particular object by describing its or his/her specific features to help readers visualize what a person, an animal, a park, or a thing is like.
How is a descriptive text constructed? It starts with an opening paragraph. In the paragraph there is a topic sentence that introduces the object going to be described. A series of paragraphs follow the opening to describe the parts or the features or the specific characteristics of the subject.
How is a descriptive text constructed? It starts with an opening paragraph. In the paragraph there is a topic sentence that introduces the object going to be described. A series of paragraphs follow the opening to describe the parts or the features or the specific characteristics of the subject.
DESCRIPTIVE TEXT.pptxSangalaki Island
Sangalaki Island
Sangalaki Island, a tiny island east of Kalimantan, has attracted numerous international tourists. It is world-renowned for its exotic marine life. Stunning white-sand beaches and a wonderful underwater world make the island an obvious choice for holidays.
Sangalaki Island, a tiny island east of Kalimantan, has attracted numerous international tourists. It is world-renowned for its exotic marine life. Stunning white-sand beaches and a wonderful underwater world make the island an obvious choice for holidays.
The island is actually remote and inhabited but it offers a magnificent marine experience. The island is encircled by a wide lagoon and shallow reefs. Everything seems so perfect, but natural. The air is so fresh and the water is so crystal clear that bright and sharp-colored corals underwater can be seen easily. Various kinds of fish are everywhere. The sand is like white powder that makes the water clean. Some people say it is a paradise or "The Garden of Eden" To reach the island, you may take a speedboat from Tanjung Redeb, the capital of Berau Regency.
The island is actually remote and inhabited but it offers a magnificent marine experience. The island is encircled by a wide lagoon and shallow reefs. Everything seems so perfect, but natural. The air is so fresh and the water is so crystal clear that bright and sharp-colored corals underwater can be seen easily. Various kinds of fish are everywhere. The sand is like white powder that makes the water clean. Some people say it is a paradise or "The Garden of Eden" To reach the island, you may take a speedboat from Tanjung Redeb, the capital of Berau Regency.
Sangalaki Island is home to hundreds of varieties of fish and coral, including stingless jellyfish, cuttlefish, batfish, barracuda, triggerfish, manta ray, sea turtles, and a variety of groupers. The majestic sea creatures can be observed by diving underwater. There are six top diving points, namely the coral garden (in the south), the light house in the east), the manta parade (in the north), the cleaning station (in the far north), the manta run in the west), and the sandy ridge (in the south-west).
Sangalaki Island is home to hundreds of varieties of fish and coral, including stingless jellyfish, cuttlefish, batfish, barracuda, triggerfish, manta ray, sea turtles, and a variety of groupers. The majestic sea creatures can be observed by diving underwater. There are six top diving points, namely the coral garden (in the south), the light house in the east), the manta parade (in the north), the cleaning station (in the far north), the manta run in the west), and the sandy ridge (in the south-west).
The island is especially well-known as the habitat of manta rays and giant green turtles. The manta ray is a tropical fish that has massive wings and a long tail. It is a strong creature, which has a poisonous sting in its tail. The fish usually swim near the surface and somersaults its wings, causing a loud sound. Snorkeling or free diving are the best ways to view this creature. Underwater, manta rays will often come over and greet you. Giant green turtles are endangered creatures. At night, you will see how they lay their eggs. If you are lucky, you will find hatching eggs and observe how the small turtles rush to the sea. The Sangalaki Island must be on the list for marine enthusiasts.
The island is especially well-known as the habitat of manta rays and giant green turtles. The manta ray is a tropical fish that has massive wings and a long tail. It is a strong creature, which has a poisonous sting in its tail. The fish usually swim near the surface and somersaults its wings, causing a loud sound. Snorkeling or free diving are the best ways to view this creature. Underwater, manta rays will often come over and greet you. Giant green turtles are endangered creatures. At night, you will see how they lay their eggs. If you are lucky, you will find hatching eggs and observe how the small turtles rush to the sea. The Sangalaki Island must be on the list for marine enthusiasts.
Bungin Island
Bungin Island
Bungin Island is an Island in Sumbawa Regency. The island is actually a fisherman village where most of the people make living from the sea. What make the island popular is the density of the population, unique tradition, and the goats. If you do not see it yourself, you will not believe it.
Bungin Island is an Island in Sumbawa Regency. The island is actually a fisherman village where most of the people make living from the sea. What make the island popular is the density of the population, unique tradition, and the goats. If you do not see it yourself, you will not believe it.
Bungin is very dense with hundreds of houses stand close to each other. The crowds are no joke because more than 3000 people are living in only about 9 hectares area. Such crowds are formed because population is growing as people married and have children, while no one leave the island. In Bungin, couple who want to get married should have their own spot to build house. Since land space is no longer available in the island, they do land expansion by pilling dead coral. As the result, Bungin area is increasing each year. For information, the island is initially only about 3 hectares.
Bungin is very dense with hundreds of houses stand close to each other. The crowds are no joke because more than 3000 people are living in only about 9 hectares area. Such crowds are formed because population is growing as people married and have children, while no one leave the island. In Bungin, couple who want to get married should have their own spot to build house. Since land space is no longer available in the island, they do land expansion by pilling dead coral. As the result, Bungin area is increasing each year. For information, the island is initially only about 3 hectares.
Open space is very limited in the island. Even vegetation is hardly getting a place to grow. Consequently, people could not get enough grass and leaves to feed their animals. Goats in Bungin Island should eat paper and rag to survive. Such unique condition becomes the main reason to visit Bungin. Many people come just to see paper-eating goats
Open space is very limited in the island. Even vegetation is hardly getting a place to grow. Consequently, people could not get enough grass and leaves to feed their animals. Goats in Bungin Island should eat paper and rag to survive. Such unique condition becomes the main reason to visit Bungin. Many people come just to see paper-eating goats
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Describing Historic Places
Describing Historic Places
BETTER TO KNOW
BETTER TO KNOW
To write a good and effective text, you should prepare the outline. The outline guides you in developing your writing. The outline is a framework of main ideas and supporting ideas for a particular subject. Powerful outlines will enable the writers to organize their writing easily. We should have knowledge of the topic and we have to use our logic.
To write a good and effective text, you should prepare the outline. The outline guides you in developing your writing. The outline is a framework of main ideas and supporting ideas for a particular subject. Powerful outlines will enable the writers to organize their writing easily. We should have knowledge of the topic and we have to use our logic.
An outline consists of:
An outline consists of:
• main topics that tell the main ideas.
• main topics that tell the main ideas.
• subtopics that give supporting facts.
• subtopics that give supporting facts.
• details that give specific facts.
• details that give specific facts.
Example:
Example:
Topic : Bosscha Observatory
Topic : Bosscha Observatory
1. Identification/Introduction
1. Identification/Introduction
Main topic : General information of Bosscha Observatory
Main topic : General information of Bosscha Observatory
Subtopic : The location and brief history of Bosscha Observatory
Subtopic : The location and brief history of Bosscha Observatory
Details:
Details:
- It is located in Lembang, Indonesia (details)
- a brief history of Bosscha
2. Description
2. Description
Main topic : The physical appearance of Bosscha
Main topic : The physical appearance of Bosscha
Subtopic : The magnificence of the building
Subtopic : The magnificence of the building
Details:
Details:
- Bosscha Observatory is a landmark of Bandung
- the physical appearance of a dome in Bosscha
3. Description
3. Description
Main topic : The facilities of Bosscha Observatory
Main topic : The facilities of Bosscha Observatory
Subtopic : The observatory houses five large telescopes
Subtopic : The observatory houses five large telescopes
Details:
Details:
- The Zeiss Double Refractor,
- The Schmidt telescope
- The Bamberg Refractor
- The Cassegrain GOTO
- The Union Refractor
4. Description
4. Description
Main topic : The function of Bosscha Observatory
Main topic : The function of Bosscha Observatory
Subtopic : Bosscha Observatory is the only large observatory in Indonesia
Subtopic : Bosscha Observatory is the only large observatory in Indonesia
Details:
Details:
- The observatory has an important role in facilitating research and development of the study of astronomy in Indonesia
- Bosscha Observatory has been managed by the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB)
- Observatory was designated as one of the National Vital Objects that has to be maintained as an object of cultural heritage.
Bosccha Observatory
Bosccha Observatory
Bosccha Observatory, which was established in 1923, is a centre for the study of astronomy in Indonesia. It is located in Lembang, West Java, about 1,300 m above sea level. It is the highest peak around Bandung so that the observatory always gets clear sky. It is named after Karel Albert Rudolf Bosscha, the former owner of six hectares of tea plantation, where the observatory stands. He donated the area and the building to the Netherland-Indies Astronomical Society.
Bosccha Observatory, which was established in 1923, is a centre for the study of astronomy in Indonesia. It is located in Lembang, West Java, about 1,300 m above sea level. It is the highest peak around Bandung so that the observatory always gets clear sky. It is named after Karel Albert Rudolf Bosscha, the former owner of six hectares of tea plantation, where the observatory stands. He donated the area and the building to the Netherland-Indies Astronomical Society.
In spite of its age, this Dutch heritage building is magnificent, even regarded as a landmark of Bandung. Like other astronomical observatories, it has a dome that can be opened during observation and closed when the telescope is not used. The dome can rotate 360 degrees, enabling the observer to observe the sky in any direction. The steel dome weighs 56 tons and its diameter is 14,5 m.
In spite of its age, this Dutch heritage building is magnificent, even regarded as a landmark of Bandung. Like other astronomical observatories, it has a dome that can be opened during observation and closed when the telescope is not used. The dome can rotate 360 degrees, enabling the observer to observe the sky in any direction. The steel dome weighs 56 tons and its diameter is 14,5 m.
The observatory houses large telescopes, that can still be used today. The Zeiss Double Refractor, whose length is 10,7 m, is used to observe visual binary stars, planets, comets and other heavy bodies. It has two objective lenses, each with a diameter of 60 cm. It is the largest telescope that the observatory has. The Schmidt telescope, whose length is 25 m, is used to observe galactic structure. It is also called the Bima Sakti Telescope. The Bamberg Refractor is used to determine stellar magnitude, stellar distance, and photometric studies of eclipsing stars, and solar imaging. The Cassegrain GOTO, which is a gift from the Japanese Government, is the first digital telescope at the observatory. Finally, the Union Refractor, whose length is 150 cm (59 inches), is used to observe lunar eclipse, solar eclipses and sunspot photography.
The observatory houses large telescopes, that can still be used today. The Zeiss Double Refractor, whose length is 10,7 m, is used to observe visual binary stars, planets, comets and other heavy bodies. It has two objective lenses, each with a diameter of 60 cm. It is the largest telescope that the observatory has. The Schmidt telescope, whose length is 25 m, is used to observe galactic structure. It is also called the Bima Sakti Telescope. The Bamberg Refractor is used to determine stellar magnitude, stellar distance, and photometric studies of eclipsing stars, and solar imaging. The Cassegrain GOTO, which is a gift from the Japanese Government, is the first digital telescope at the observatory. Finally, the Union Refractor, whose length is 150 cm (59 inches), is used to observe lunar eclipse, solar eclipses and sunspot photography.
Bosscha Observatory is the only large observatory in Indonesia to date. From 1959 until now, Bosscha Observatory has been managed by the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB). The observatory has an important role in facilitating research and development of the study of astronomy in Indonesia Moreover, in 2008, Bosscha Observatory was designated as one of the National Vital Objects that has to be maintained as an object of cultural heritage.
Bosscha Observatory is the only large observatory in Indonesia to date. From 1959 until now, Bosscha Observatory has been managed by the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB). The observatory has an important role in facilitating research and development of the study of astronomy in Indonesia Moreover, in 2008, Bosscha Observatory was designated as one of the National Vital Objects that has to be maintained as an object of cultural heritage.
PROJECT
PROJECT
Create a video presentation about tourism or historical place in your country. Use these guidelines to help you:
Create a video presentation about tourism or historical place in your country. Use these guidelines to help you:
1. Find pictures or videos in the internet about a place you are going to describe.
1. Find pictures or videos in the internet about a place you are going to describe.
2. Collect trusted information about the place from books or internet.
2. Collect trusted information about the place from books or internet.
3. Write your outline before you write a description text.
3. Write your outline before you write a description text.
4. You can use the prompts to help you think of ideas.(see your workbook "Media Penilaian Autentik, B.Inggris Wajib 1 A",page 13)
4. You can use the prompts to help you think of ideas.(see your workbook "Media Penilaian Autentik, B.Inggris Wajib 1 A",page 13)
5. Create your video presentation
5. Create your video presentation
6. Submit your work in this link below:
6. Submit your work in this link below:
GRAMMAR GLIMPSE
PASSIVE VOICE
Exercise 1. Warm-up
Match the sentences to the pictures. Which sentence is grammatically incorrect?
The girl hit the ball.
The ball was hit by the girl.
The girl was hit by the ball.
The girl was hitting the ball.
The girl was hit the ball.
PASSIVE VOICE.pptxExercise 2. Looking at grammar.
Decide if the sentences are active (A) or passive (P)
Kate prepared the salad.
2. The rice was prepared by Jamal.
3. Shirley was preparing the dessert.
4. Andy has prepared the tea.
5. New species of insects are discovered by scientists every year.
6. Our papers will be collected by the teacher next week.
7 Dinosaurs existed millions of years ago
8. Anna's car was stopped by the police.
9. Mr. Brown painted our house.-
10. Hiroki came to our apartment for dinner last night.
Exercise 3. Warm-up.
Complete the sentences. Change the verbs in italics from active to passive.
1. Tom opens the door.
The door is opened by Tom
2. Tom is opening the door.
The door .... by Tom
3. Tom has opened the door.
The door ... by Tom
4. Tom opened the door.
The door ....
5. Tom was opening the door.
The door .... by Tom.
6. Tom had opened the door.
The door .... by Tom
7. Tom will open the door.
The door .... by Tom.
9. Tom will have opened the door.
The door .... by Tom.
10. Did Tom open the door?
.... the door .... by Tom?
Exercise 3. Complete the gaps with the passive form of the verbs in brackets.
The Colosseum
The Colosseum was built on the site of Nero’s Golden Palace in order to give the land back to the people having been acquired by Nero following the great fire of Rome in 64 AD when the previous amphitheatre (1) __________ (be) (destroy). Vespasian never saw the amphitheatre completed as he died in 79 AD. It fell to his sons, Titus and then Domitian to complete the project.
When it was first built, the Colosseum (2) __________ (be) (surround) by an area paved with large travertine slabs with boundary stones set in the ground. A Colossal statue of Nero, which stood by his palace was retained and it was that which gave it it’s name although its’ correct name was the Flavian Amphitheatre – after the Flavian dynasty of Vespasian, Titus and Domitian.
The building itself is elliptical in shape, 187 metres long by 155 metres across and 50 metres high. It originally consisted of three floors – with the attic being added later by Domitian. It consisted of 240 external arches with 76 used as entrances. These (3) __________ (be) (number), and determined the entrance to (4) __________ (be) (use) by each ticket holder. This enabled an efficient circulation of the 50,000 to 70,000 people. It could accommodate and provide swift access and egress – calculated to be approximately 30mins – and it kept the different classes of spectators separated.
The arena is 75 metres by 44 metres with the floor made of timber. This (5) __________ (be) (cover) with yellow sand which (6) _________ (be) (call) harena in Latin, which is where we get the word arena. The spectators (7) __________ (be) (seat) in tiers above the arena according to class, with the higher social classes nearer the arena. A fence (8)__________ (be) (place) on the podium with wooden rollers on top, in order to prevent anything from climbing over from the arena.
The Colosseum became known as the arena of death due to the number of animals and people who died there in the name of entertainment. The Inaugural games lasted 100 days with thousands of animals being required. The games themselves lasted all day; the morning entertainment wast the hunt, where animals (9) __________ (be) (hunt) and (10) __________ (be) (kill); in many cases with the use of elaborate scenery. Midday was when the condemned were executed and the afternoon was gladiatorial combat. The Colosseum remained in service for four and a half centuries with the last gladiatorial combat in 404 AD and the last hunt in 523 AD.
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