DESCRIPTIVE TEXT

DEFINITION :

 A descriptive text is a text that describes what a person or a thing is like

that described specifically. It includes the details that appeal to the five
senses: sight, taste, touch, smell, and hearing, in order to give the best
possible description to the reader.

PURPOSE :

 to describe particular thing, people, or place in detail.

GENERIC STRUCTURE :

 When writing a descriptive text, there are several sets of common

generic structures that is considered correct. The order is:

1. Identification: introduce a particular person or thing or place.

2. Description: describing the characteristics of a thing, such as physical
appearance, quality, behaviour, etc. 

LANGUAGE FEATURES
 Focus on Specific Participant
 Using simple present tense
 Using adjective
 Using lingking verb
 The use of has and have

EXAMPLE :
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Example of Descriptive Text about place
My lovely home

My house is only five-minutes work from my

school.

It is not very big, but very cozy and quiet. This

is the place where we can relax and find our
own space. In our home, we really enjoy our
relaxing time from the pressure of school and
work. It is home sweet home.

  
Borobudur Temple

Borobudur is Hindu – Budhist temple. It was build in the nineth

century under Sailendra dynasty of ancient Mataram kingdom. Borobudur is
located in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia.
Borobudur is well-known all over the world. Its construction is
influenced by the Gupta architecture of India. The temple is constructed on
a hill 46 m high and consist of eight step like stone terrace. The first five
terrace are square and surrounded by walls adorned with Budist sculpture in
bas-relief. The upper three are circular. Each of them is with a circle of bell
shape-stupa. The entire adifice is crowned by a large stupa at the centre at
the centre of the top circle. The way to the summit extends through some
4.8 km of passage and starways. The design of borobudur which
symbolizes the structure of universe influences temples at Angkor,
Cambodia.
Borobudur temple which is rededicated as an Indonesian monument
in 1983 is a valuable treasure for Indonesian people.

Generic Structure Analysis

 Identification; identifying the phenomenon to be described in general;
Borobudur temple
 Description; describing the Borobudur temple in parts; eight terraces
of Borobudur temple and its characteristics

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S
awahlunto is about 94 km from Padang, 38 km from Batu
Sangkar or 137 km from Bukit Tinggi. If you want to go to
Sawahlunto, you can start from any of these three places and
take a bus, a taxi or join a trip arranged by a travel agency. If
you start from Padang, you can get to Sawahlunto in two
hours.

If you take a bus from Padang, you will have to pay Rp8.0000. A
taxi will cost you Rp. 200.000. If you join a trip, you will have to pay the
travel agency Rp 20.000.
At present, The Tourism, Art, and Culture office of Sawahlunto
municipality prepares a tourist package called “One day City Tour of
sawahlunto”. If you take this package, you will be taken around the town
on a tourist train, locally known as dressing, or a tourist bus.
A tourist train is available every day at Sawahlunto station. It
starts at 10.00 a.m. and will take you to Muara Kalaban station, which is
about 5 km away. This tourist train can accommodate a maximum of 12
passengers and the return fare is Rp. 75.000.
On the way, you can see the tower of the old electric power
plant and will be plunged into darkness as you enter the 900-meter-long
tunnel.
If you wish to travel by bus, you can charter a tourist bus. It is
big enough for 25 people and the charter fee is Rp.250.000 The bus will
take you around the old town, visit the living museum, the former open
mining pit, and the location of Ombilin Mines Training College (OMTC)
and the grave of Prof M.Yamin in Talawi.
When you visit OMTC, you will get information about mining
activities through a simulation system of underground mining. You can
also visit the geological museum and a coal mining laboratory.
At the end of your tour, you can buy local handicrafts as
souvenirs.

Answer the questions below!

1. What is the topic of text above?

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……………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………
2. The main idea of paragraph four is
……………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………….
3. “…….. you can charter a tourist bus” (Paragraph 6).
The synonym of the underlined word is ………………………………..
4. Identifying the structure of text above!
5.
6. “It starts at 10.00 a.m. and will take”, “It” refers to
……………………………………………………………………………….

Please make descriptive text at least 2 paragraphs!

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Report TEXT

1. Definition of Report
Report is a text which presents information about something, as it is. It is
as a result of systematic observation and analysis

2. Generic Structure of Report

General classification: Stating classification of general aspect of thing;
animal, public place, plant, etc which will be discussed in general.

Description: Describing the thing which will be discussed in detail; part

per part, customs or deed for living creature and usage for materials

3. Language Feature of Report

• Introducing group or general aspect
• Using conditional logical connection; when, so, etc
• Using simple present tense

4. Examples and structures of the text

 THE PELICAN REPORT

General The white pelican is one of the most successful fish-
Clasification eating birds.

The success is largely due to its command hunting

Description behaviour. A group, perhaps two dozen birds, will
gather in a curved arc some distance offshore. The
birds then begin to move forward towards the shore,
beating the water furiously with their wings, driving
the fish before them.
When the water is shallow enough for the birds to
reach the fish, the formation breaks up as each bird
dips its bill into the water to scoop up its meal. As the
bird lifts its head, the water drains from its bill leaving
the fish which are then swallowed.
Pelicans are among the oldest group of birds, Fossils
of this genus have been found dating back 40 million
years.

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For many years people believed that the cleverest animals after man
were the chimpanzees. Now, however, there is a proof that dolphins may be
even cleverer than these big apes. Although a dolphin lives in the sea, it is
not a fish. It is a mammal. It is in many ways, therefore, like a human being.
Dolphins have a simple language. They are able to talk to one another. It
may be possible for man to learn how to talk to dolphins. But, this will not be
easy because dolphins cannot hear the kind of sounds man can make. If
man wants to talk to dolphins, therefore, he will have to make a third
language which both he and the dolphins can understand.
Dolphins are also very friendly toward man. They often follow ships. There
are many stories about dolphins guiding ships through difficult and
dangerous waters.

1. The text above is in the form of………….

A. spoof
B. report
C. recount
D. procedure

2. To tell the factual information, the writer mostly uses…………

A. passive voice
B. simple past tense
C. present perfect tense
D. simple present tense

3. What kind of animal is dolphin?

A. insect C. mammal
B. fish D. bird

4. Why talking to dolphin is not easy?

A. dolphins cannot hear the kind of man’s sounds
B. dolphins cannot think as human
C. dolphins like playing with man
D. dolphins feel annoyed by man

5. What is the characteristic of dolphin according to the text?

A. fierce
B. friendly
C. naughty
D. shy

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Please make report text at least 2 paragraphs in the blank box below!

Recount TEXT
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DEFINITION :

 Recount is a text which retells events or experiences in the past.

 The details in a recount can include what happened, who was

involved, where it took place, when it happened and why it occurred. 

PURPOSE :

 To entertain or to inform about the past activity to the reader or

listener.

GENERIC STRUCTURE :

 Orientation:
(It is about introduction the participants, place and time. It tells who
was involved, what happened, where the events took place, and
when it happened.)
 Events  :
(Describing series of event that happened in the past. Telling what
happened and in what sequence.)
 Reorientation :
(It is optional. It consists of closure of events/ending. It is stating
personal comment of the writer to the story.)

LANGUAGE FEATURES :
1. Introducing personal participant; I, we, my group, etc.
2. Using chronological connection; then, first, after that, etc.
3. Using linking verb; was, were, saw, heard, etc.
4. Using action verb; bought, went, spoke, etc.
5. Using simple past tense

4.      Examples and structures of the text

 
Our trip to the Blue Mountain
Orientation On Friday we went to the Blue Mountains. We
stayed at David and Della’s house. It has a big
garden with lots of colourful flowers and a tennis

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court.
Events On Saturday we saw the Three Sisters and went on
the scenic railway. It was scary. Then, Mummy and I
went shopping with Della. We went to some antique
shops and I tried on some old hats.
On Sunday we went on the Scenic Skyway and it
rocked. We saw cockatoos having a shower.

Reorientation In the afternoon we went home.

Visiting My Village
Last month, I and my family went to Banyumas which was located in
Central Java, Indonesia. We drove a car. I enjoyed the journey all day long
although it took 2 days to get there. We were fun, my brother made some
jokes all day. My father told us some stories on the way. My mother slept in
the back seat. 

My first day in my village, I visited my siblings and friends. We are

welcomed with happiness. When I saw my parents, they cried because they
looked so happy to meet up their families. The next day, I, my brother, my
cousin and my nephew went to a popular place in Purwokerto. It was called
“Baturaden”. That was a favorite spot in Purwokerto. We enjoyed local
specialty food as culinary. I was satisfied and so were they. Next, I took a
photo with traditional music musicians.

My brother, my cousin and my nephew enjoy the view with other

visitors. They took a photo with their style like I did. In the evening, we were
back home. And did other private activities, such as made a conversation,
told the story and made a joke.

The day after tomorrow, my cousin had a ceremony to say thanks to

God for blessing their son. It was called “Nazar”. When the parents had a
promise for something and it was realized. They had to make a traditional
ceremony. I watched that traditional ceremony and took their photograph.

For the last show, we were entertained by “Ebeg”. It was traditional

art. The player danced through the traditional music and they were handled
by the spirit. It was scary, but it was fun and entertaining.

Time run so fast because the next day was our last day in the
village. So I took the last photo to bring it home. They were my family and
still family until the last breath in this world.

Finally, we had to go home and brought a love experience from

family. Yaps… that was the hardest part.

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Questions

1. When did they go to Banyumas?

2. How did they go there?

3. Was the writer sad on the way?

4. What did the writer do on the first day?

5. What was the popular place in Purwokerto?

6. What is the meaning of “private activities” in the 2nd paragraph?

7. What did they call the ceremony to say thanks to God?

8. Why was the writer scare with “Ebeg”?

9. When did the writer take the last foto?

10. Did the writer enjoy the holiday in the village?

Please make recount text by telling your best experience below!

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narrative TEXT

1. Definition of Narrative
Narrative is a text focusing specific participants. Its social function is to
tell stories or past events and entertain the readers.

2. Generic Structure of Narrative

A narrative text consists of the following structure:

• Orientation: Introducing the participants and informing the time and

the place

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• Complication: Describing the rising crises which the participants
have to do with
• Resolution: Showing the way of participant to solve the crises,
better or worse

3. Language Features of Narrative

 Using processes verbs
 Using temporal conjunction
 Using Simple Past Tense

4.  Examples and structures of the text

Snow White

Once upon a time there lived a little girl

named Snow White. She lived with her
Orientation
Aunt and Uncle because her
parents were dead.

One day she heard her Uncle and

Aunt talking about leaving Snow White in
Complication 1 the castle because they both  wantedto
go to America and they didn’t have enough
money to take Snow White.

Snow White did not want her Uncle and

Aunt to do this so she decided it would
be best if she ran away. The next
Resolution 1 morning she ran away from home when her
Aunt and
Uncle were having breakfast. She ran
away into the woods.

 Then she saw this little
cottage. She knocked but no
Complication 2
one answered so she went inside and fell
asleep.

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 Meanwhile, the seven dwarfs were
coming home from work. They went inside.
There they found Snow
Whitesleeping. Then Snow White woke
up. She saw the dwarfs. The dwarfs said,
Resolution 2 “what is your name?” Snow White said,“My
name is Snow White.”
Doc, one of the dwarfs,  said, “If you wish,
you may livehere with us.”  Snow
White said, “Oh could I? Thank
you.” Then Snow White told the dwarfs the
whole story and Snow White and the 7
dwarfs lived happily ever after.

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procedure TEXT
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A.    Definition
1. Text that explain how something works or how to use
instruction/operation manuals e.g. how to use the video, the
computer, the tape recorder, the photocopier, the fax.
2. Text that instruct how to do a particular activity e.g. recipes, rules

for games, science experiments, road safety rules.

3. Text that deal with human behavior, e.g. how to live happily, how to

succeed.

B.     Generic Structure
1. Goal/Aim
This text contains about purpose of making or operating of
something.
2. Materials/Equipment
Materials consist of ingredients that are used in making something.
But not all parts of procedure text include materials, sometimes a
procedure text does not have materials section.
3. Steps/Methods
Contains the steps or sequences that must be done so that the
objectives outlined in the aim/goal to be achieved. Steps or
sequences must be a sequence from the first to the last.
C.    Purpose
The purpose of procedure text is to tell the reader how to do or make
something. The information is presented in a logical sequence of events
which is broken up into small sequenced steps. These texts are usually

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written in the present tense. The most common example of a procedural text
is a recipe.  

D.    Characteristics Procedure Text

 Using imperative sentence patters (Command), for example, Cut,
Do not mix, and so on.
 Using active verbs, such as turn, put, do, mix, etc.
 Using connectives (Conjunction) to sort of activities, such as then,
while, etc.
 Using adverbials (Adverbs) to express detail the time, place,
manner accurate, for example, for five minutes, 2 hours, etc.
 Using the simple present tense.

   E.    Example of Procedure Text:

Goal/Aim        : How to Make a Pencil
Materials        :
 An empty plastic bottle of mineral water
 A sharp cutter
 A piece of white or colorful paper
 Some points
 Some glue

Steps             :
1. Wash the plastic bottle. Make sure it is clean when you use it.
2. Cut the bottle into two halves
3. Wrap the bottle with a piece of colored paper
4. If you use plain paper, use the point to make a drawing on it

Goal/Aim                    : How to Make Pempek Palembang

Ingredients
Main ingredients:
 250 gr cod or any white meat fish
 125 gr tapioca or com_our
 2 tbsp light soya sauce
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 Salt and pepper
 1 tbsp oil (to prevent the dough sticky)
 For type Kapal selam, you need 3 hard-boiled eggs slice half

Soup Ingredients:
 5 chilies
 100 gr paim sugar
 2 tbsp sugar

Method
Soup Method
Boil all soup ingredients into sauce pan
Sewing:
1. Blend all the ingredients into food processor until the smooth like a
daugh, you could put splash of water if you need it.
2. Put enough fish cake into your hand and put half boiled egg in the
middle and cover it with the dough and put into boiled water until floating
3. Drain all the water, deep fry it and add some of the soup.

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SHORT FUNCTIONAL TEXT

1. SHORT MESSAGE

DEFINITION :
 Short Message is a brief to convey something to others that the
person is doing or not doing something.

 Short message is written piece information that you send/leave to

another person. 

PURPOSE :
 To give information or to instruct someone to do something or not do
something.

GENERIC STRUCTURE :
The generic structures of a short message is :
a. Addresses (penerima), it shows who is received the short message
b. Content / contain (isi), it shows the information or instructions from
the sender
c. Sender (pengirim), it tells who send the short message

EXAMPLE :

Dear Ayu, How are you? Here is some information you’ll

need. The examinations will be held soon, starting from 2
June. Calculators and dictionaries are not allowed.
Lateness is four days. Don’t forget to bring your
examination card. See you soon, Take care.

Love,

Bagus
........................

From : +62815556148

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Just to inform you that the meeting is cancelled for
tomorrow Mon 23 May at 10 a.m. as the principal
will arrive from Singapore tonight
.......................
EXERCISE :

Text for no. 1-3

To : Evalia

Endah and I are planning to go to Insan’s house on Saturday night at

seven O’clock. Do you want to join us? We will do our task and also
watching the newest movie there. I’m waiting your reply. Reply as soon
as possible.
(Vika)

1. Who is the sender of the short message above?

2. What are endah and vika’s plan ?
3. When does they should go to the Insan’s house?

Text for no. 4-6

Sender: Andy
Tuesday, 13th June, 2009
09.45 a.m.

Boby, our plan to have a picnic today is postponed by Mrs. Sendy

because of the heavy rain. She's just informed me the picnic will be
done tomorrow.
4. Who is the message from?
5. What is the content of the message above?
6. Who is the receiver of the message?

Rani, sorry I can’t come to your house tonight to do the wall magazine
project as we had planned. My grandma has just come and wants me to
accompany her to my aunt’s house. I will meet you at school tomorrow.

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7. What is Erika and Rani’s plan?
a. To say sorry
b. To meet rani’s aunt
c. To accompany her grandmother
d. To do wall magazine project

8. From the short message, we know that Erika will be ……. Tonight
a. In her grandmother’s house
b. In her aunt’s house
c. In her own house
d. In Rani’s house

9. Where Rani will meet Erika tomorrow?

a. At Rani’s house c. At School
b. In Erika aunt’s house d. In her grandma’s house

Text for no. 10

Sorry for not able to join the Ramadhan Breakfasting Together program
in your house this afternoon. My mom is suddenly ill and has to be
hospitalized. I have to accompany her.

Your friend,
Akbar

10. Why did the writer write this kind of the text to his friend?
a. To tell him that his mother is sick
b. To show that Akbar is very sad
c. To ask for apology to his friend
d. To inform the breakfasting program

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2. INVITATION TEXT

DEFINITION :
 Invitation text is a text which containing a way to invite someone or
more to go to a place or to do something or ask someone to
participate a particular even & activity.

 Invitation text is a written request for the presence of someone to

come to an occasion or an event or to do something.

PURPOSE :
 To invite someone attend or come an event.

GENERIC STRUCTURE :

1. Receiver/To
2. Body of Invitation
 occasion
 day or date
 time
 place
3. Sender/From

EXAMPLE :

To: Reva
Would you like to come to my parents wedding anniversary
party. The party will be held:
day/date: Sunday/ March 11th 2017
time : 07.00 p.m.
place : at my house
no meaning without your coming.

your best friend,

Bella

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EXERCISE :
Text for no. 1-4
Please come and celebrate with us at a

Surprise Graduation Party

in honour of our Son's hard work and effort!
Mathew has gained a BA
(Hoes Graphic Design from Glasgow School of Art)

Join us on

Saturday March 25"', 2012 at 7.30 pm

The Castle Rooms, Uddingston.
See you there!

Tony and Louise Gates

Please R.S. V.P. by Monday March 13"', Proud Mum - Louise Gates,
Orchardlton Cottage, Main Street, Rothesay, Isle of Bute.

1. What is the kind of the invitation?

2. When will the party be held?
3. Where does the party happen?
4. Who should we contact to make confirmation?

Text for no. 5-8

To: James
Hi, friends, I would like to invite you to my birthday Party.
Place: Hotel Novotel
Day/Date: Saturday, the 15th August 2017
Time: 7.00 p.m.
Be there and enjoy the fun in my 17th Birthday Party
See you ……..!
( Nicole)

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5. To whom is the invitation addressed?
6. Who invited the party ?
7. When will the party be held ?

Text for no. 5 - 8

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8. Whose party is it?
a. Marie
b. Devoe
c. Kim
d. Maries

9. When will the party be held?

a. at Devoe Road
b. at 6.30 p.m
c. on march 13
d. at the second house

10. Regret only: Marie Salinger 238-1722 or e-mail

the word above tell us that we should ....
a. give information if we cannot come
b. give information if we can come
c. ask information how to come to the place
d. contact Marie Salinger before we come

3. ANNOUNCEMENT TEXT

DEFINITION :
 Announcement is a short functional text that contains information of
facts or events by written or spoken to the many people. So, they
know what, when, and where it is about.

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PURPOSE :
 To announce people about something
 To announce people to do something
 To give information to us what has happened or what will happen

GENERIC STRUCTURE :
1. Title or type of announcement
(tell the purpose of event in announcement)
2. Content (what to be announced)
 Day, Date  Time  Place
3. Closing
(tell who to contact for more information)

EXERCISE :
SCHOOL SPORT WEEK

School Sport Week will be held tomorrow. All students must participate in the
activity. The kinds of sports which will be played in the activity are valley ball,
football, and chess. The headmaster opens it at 8 a.m.

                                                         Cipeundeuy, July 23rd 2017

1. The text tell us about…

a. School activity c. Student’s participation
b. Sport competition d. Playing football

2. What date will be school sport week be held?

a. 8th December, 2013 c. 23rd December, 2013
th
b. 25  December, 2013 d. 24th December, 2013

3. “All students must participate…” The underlined word means….

a. Look on c. Take part
b. Pass away d. Tell a lie
4. ADVERTISEMENT TEXT

DEFINITION :

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 Advertisement is a public announcement in a newspaper, television,
or internet advertising something such as a product for sale, services
offered or an event.

PURPOSE :
 To urge the listener or reader to buy or use the product or services
being advertised.
 To announce about a product, services, or an event to the public.
 To convince of communication about a product, services, or an event
so that the user effort to use the product or services.

GENERIC STRUCTURE :
 Purpose: purpose built of the advertisement.
 Name of product: product names in advertising.
 User: user of the product.
EXAMPLE : Vianesia Hotel
Kramatwatu 31-39 road nursepi
phone: 421465
Room rate: 
Economy: Rp 150.000.00 
Standard: USD 200.000.00 
Suite: Rp 490.000.00 

For a card that has a vianesia hotel, rental prices can

be discounted by 20%, vianesia hotel card can be purchased
for RP. 150.000.00 
facilities: 
Air conditioning, swimming pool, restaurant, children's playground, a
computerroom, a bookstore, a golf course, and much more. 

for a 85% discount Monday 
check out time: 13 noon
EXERCISE :

Text for no. 1-3

HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS THE ROYAL CIRCUS
OF INDIA NEW PERFORMING AT TAMAN PELANGI
(at the open field near the Prawn Restaurant)
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Daily shows  : 4.00 p.m., 5.30 p.m. 7.00 p.m., 8.30 p.m. (Mondays
to Saturdays)
Sunday and Public Holidays :
Special extra show at 10.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.
Opening    : 1 December 2009 at 8.30 p.m.
1. The social function of the text above is ....
a. To describe about the prices of the tickets
b. To give information the holiday attractions are from India
c. To entertain people by enjoying the circus
d. To attract people to come to the circus

2. Which statement incorrect based on the text?

a. The circus show will last for a month
b. There are no morning shows in daily shows
c. The least expensive ticket for adult is Rp 50.000,00
d. The seven years old children can see the circus without paying

3. Where will the circus show?

            a.   in the field                                         c. in the hotel
            b.   in a hall near Prawn restaurant         d. in the playground

Text for no. 4-5

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URGENTLY REQUIRED

International Development Agency seeking:

CIVIL ENGINEER
FIELD COORDINATOR ASSISTANT

REQUIREMENTS:
 Civil Engineering (SI, S2 preferred) for position 1
 Community Relation ( SI ) for position 2
 3 years experiences in related field
 Good English (active)
 Computer literate

SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO:

[email protected]
NOT LATER THAN FEBRUARY 8th 2014
4. Wh
at position requires a postgraduate (S2) candidate?
a. Civil Engineer Engineer
b. Civil Engineering
c. Community Relation
d. Field Coordinator Assistant

5. We have to send the application letter……

A. along February 2014                                         
B. before the first Februaryb.   
C. after February 8th 2014                                     
D. not more than eighth February

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5. BROCHURE

DEFINITION :

 Brochure is a promotional tool made of paper in which there is some

informations and advertise about locations, events, hotels, products,
services, etc. They are usually short in language and eye-catching in
design, and usually using a headlines.

PURPOSE :

 To inform about products or services to a target audience.

 To promote or to advertise something.

GENERIC STRUCTURE :

 Title                
(the name of products or service offered in brochure)

 Contain            
(the information given about the products or service offered in
brochure)

 Contact person
(name, address, or phone number person to find out more
information about something that’s offered in brochure)

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EXAMPLE :

EXERCISE :
Text for no. 1-2

Waka di Ume
The classic resort in the rice field
Spa & beauty center, No noise - no TV, no Radio – sounds of silence,
Restaurant, Yoga / meditation center, Two swimming pools, Lanais or Villa, with
private pool.
Special offer
Prior to Peak season
November / December
========================================

See the website:

www.wakadiumeubud.com

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1. What happened to the resort in November and December?
a. There is no privacy to do things.
b. People have special atmosphere.
c. It offers special menu.
d. It is closed.

2. What can’t people enjoy there?

a. Watching TV              c. Doing meditation
b. Having spa d. Swimming

Text for no. 3-5

Bandung’s Most Convenient Hotel

Looming high and majestic.

Our ideal location makes it a top choice for business and travelers.
Comprehensive facilities covering private boardrooms, a world-class private
lounge and impeccable guest rooms will leave you with little else to desire.

If that’s not enough, our blend of prompt efficiency and personalized service will
surely win you over. It’s all here to enjoy like never before-all you have to do is
ask.

To make a reservation, please call Intan Hotel, Bandung at (022)20354448 or

visit our website at www.intan.com 

3. What is the purpose of the text?

a. to tell us about Bandung
b. to advertise a hotel in Bandung
c. to describe a world class private hotel
d. to describe hotels in bandung in general

4. What makes Intan Hotel the best choice for business travelers?
a. its price c. its facilities
b. its ideal location d. its service

5. “Our blend of prompt efficiency and personalized service will surely

win you over.”
The antonym of the underlined word is…
a. run c. quick
b. low d. slow
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6. LABLE TEXT

DEFINITION :
• Label is an information contained in the outer packaging of a product
or goods.

PURPOSE :
• To give detailed information about a product.
• To inform everything related to the product.

EXERCISE :
MILK CALCIUM
Dietary Supplement 600 mg 100 Soft gels
Service size : 1/2 (20 g)
Serving per container :2
Supplement Facts
Serving size 1 soft gel
         Amount per 1 soft % Daily
gel      value
Vitamin D      200 IU   50%
Calcium (from milk)      600 mg  60%
Zinc 15 mg 
*Daily value has not been established
Other ingredients      Gelatin
Glycerin
Purified Water
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one soft gel for adults
daily.
Manufactured for         EXP 04 27 10
NU-HEALTH   LOT   2 75 61
PRODUCTS CO 
Walnut, CA 91789
Made in U.S.A.     
Read the text carefully and choose the best answer of each
questions! 
1. The label is telling us about … of a dietary supplement.
a. The information 
b. The usage
c. The materials
d. The benefits

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2. When would it be best to consume the product?
a. Before April 27th , 2010 c. During  April   4th, 2010
b. After April   4th, 2010 d. On April   4th, 2010

3. How many soft gels does someone take everyday?

a. 15 mg c. 200 IU
b. 1 gel d. 600 mg

4. When would it be best to consume the product?

a. Before April 27th , 2010 c. During  April   4th, 2010
b. After April   4th, 2010 d. On April   4th, 2010

5. When would it be best to consume the product?

a. Before April 27th , 2010 c. During  April   4th, 2010
b. After April   4th, 2010 d. On April   4th, 2010

6. How many soft gels does someone take everyday?

a. 15 mg c. 200 IU
b. 1 gel d. 600 mg

COLD BREAKER
LIKE YOU NEVER FEEL ANY COLD
Fast relief for:
Congestion 100 tablets
Runny nose USP
Coughs 200 mg
Headache
Fever
AVAILABLE IN EVERY STORE IN INDONESIA

Read the following text to answer questions number 4 and 5.

4. Which of the following sickness cannot be relieved by this medicine?
a. Headache c. Cancer
b. Coughs d. Fever

5. What's the writer's purpose to write the text above?

a. To inform the process of making Cold Breaker
b. To persuade people to use the product
c. To explain the ingredients of the product
d. To describe the illnesses that can be cured
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Text for no 6-9
PAIN KILLERS COUGH SYRUP
To relieve fever and Headache Shake well before use to relieve fever, flu,
And coughs.
Dosage: Children under 12:
One tablet, Twice a day Dosage: Children under 12: One teaspoonful
Adults: Two tablets three times after Meal, three times a Day Adults: Two
a day teaspoonful After meal three times a day

6. Which statement is not correct based on the text?

a. Pain Killer can be used by kids
b. Cough Syrup can be taken after meal
c. Both medicines are in the form of liquid
d. Both medicines can be used to relieve fever

7. Dina's mother has got a severe headache. She has taken Pain Killer for
a week. How many tablets has she consumed?
a. 4  c. 21
b. 28 d. 42

8. I am forty years old. My sister is four years younger than me.

How many tablets must she consume when she suffers from headache?
a. One teaspoonful three times a day.
b. Two teaspoonfuls three times a day
c. One tablet twice a day
d. Two tablets three times a day.

9. From the text we can conclude that……

a. People have to shake the pain killer before use
b. People have to take pain killer when they suffer from cough
c. People have to take cough syrup when they suffer from flu
d. Pain killer is a kind of capsule

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Text for no 10-12
Skin Cream

Indications    : For minor burns, insect bites, and minor cuts. Helps prevent
infection.
Direction       : Apply a thin layer on the affected area thee times a day, Do
not use it for more than two weeks.

Caution         :
Do not use on deep wounds. For external use only.
Keep out of children's reach. Consult a doctor if irritation occurs.

Net weight          :  5 gram

Expiration           :  January 2010

10. It is not suggested to use this product for ....

a. less than two hours
b. more than three hours
c. less than two weeks
d. more than two weeks

11. "Consult a doctor if irritation occurs".

The underlined word has the same meaning as ....
a. cures
b. happens
c. arrives
d. comes

12. Which statement below is correct based on the text?

a. We can keep it in any place
b. It is not dangerous for children.
c. We can use the product up to January 2010
d. We can’t use the product before expiration

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Describing person!
 His/her name is  …  Has … children/ ….Daughter(s) and …
 He/she… son(s)
 Is …years old  Likes …+ ing
 Is …(nationality)  Doesn’t like …+ing
 Speaks …  What does he/she look like?
(language)  He/she …
 Is from….  Is tall/short
 Lives in ….  Is fat/ skinny
 Is single/married  Has long/short hair
 Has black/brown/red/blond/gray hair
Has brown/blue/green eyes.

To describe a person’s physical appearance, you can use the following words
Physical Appearnce
Height Body Age Hair Face Eyes
Tall Slim Young Long Round Big
short Thin Old Short Oval Round
Plump Teenager Bald Square Blue
Fat In 20s, 30s, straight Wrinkles Brown
Skinny 40s Curly Pale Green
muscular Middle age Wavy Bearded slanting
Black shaved
Red
brown

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THE KINDS OF FACE

THE KINDS OF EYES

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Example of Descriptive Text about people

My family has four members: those are I, my

sister, and parents of course.
......................
My mother is 47 years old. Her name is Lisa.
She has thin-faced and she's got long, blond hair
and beautiful green eyes. She is still slim because
she always tries to stay in shape. She is very good-
looking, always well-dressed and elegant. My
father, Lukman, is 5 years older than my mother. He
is 52. In spite of his age he's still black-haired, with
several grey hairs. He has bright blue eyes. He is
quite tall, but a bit shorter than me. He's very hard-
working. Besides that he is working in a travel
company. He can even make a dinner when my .............
mother is outside. His cooking and his meals are
always very tasty as well as my mothers'. Finally,
my sister Nadina. She is 22. She is also red-haired
and green-eyed. She has long wavy hair and
freckles. She is definitely shorter than me. She is
rather introverted. But she is very sensible, smart
Complete andtheco-operative.
column belowRight now on
based shethe
is studying
text MY English
FAMILY
Names Physical Appearance Characters

Mother : Lisa Face : thin good-looking

Hair: blond well-dressed
Eyes: green elegant
shape : slim

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EXERCISE :
Text for no. 1-3

My favorite toy is a doll. I named my doll Becky. I got in in my12th birthday. My

dad bought it for me when he was in England. Becky is 16 cm tall doll with
plastic head, arms, and legs and a white cloth stuffed body. Her body is
covered with yellow, orange, and green flower bud prints. She has a long
auburn-red brush-able hair, green eyes. There are freckles on her cheek. There
are also two dimples near her mouth on the left and on the right. They make
her more beautiful. I put her at my side when I sleep at night. I like my doll very
much. I sometimes ask my friends to come to my house and play with Becky.
They like Becky too.
1. What does the text tell us about?
2. What are on Becky's face?
3. What is the communicative purpose of the text?
Text for no. 4-10
Peter

Peter is the youngest in our family. He is fourteen years old and

four years younger than me. He has long, straight hair, bright eyes and a
friendly smile. Sometimes he is rather naughty at home, but he usually does
what he is asked to do.
Peter is interested in sports very much, and at school, he plays
football and tennis. He is the best badminton player in our family.

4. How old is Peter? He is … years old.

a. Four b. Fourteen

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c. Forty d. Ten

5. The writer is … years old.

a. Fourteen c. Eighteen
b. Sixteen d. Nineteen

6. Which of the following statement is not true about Peter?

a. He has long and straight hair.
b. He has bright eyes.
c. He is interested in sports.
d. He plays football and tennis.

7. From the text, we may conclude that….

a. Many people do not like Peter.
b. People is older that the writer.
c. Peter is a welcoming person.
d. Peter is not diligent at all.

8. What is the text mostly about?

a. Peter c. Peter’s family
b. Peter’s hobby d. peters’ elder brother

9. ”He is fourteen years old and four years younger than me.”
The underlined word refers to ….
a. Peter c. The writer’s brother
b. The writer d. the writer’s family

10. “But he usually does what he is asked to do”

The underlined phrase means …
a. He does anything he wants.
b. He always asks.
c. He is lazy.
d. He is diligent.

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Text for no. 11-13

Mr. Bambang is an English teacher. He speaks English fluently. His

wife, Mrs. Vanya is a (1)…. She helps sick people. She doesn’t speak
English. Mr.Bambang has two children. They study English not only at
school but also at home. They are (2)… students. Their father teaches
them every night, so they can speak English (3)…. He is very proud of
them.

9. a. teacher                    b. janitor              c. doctor              d. chef

10.  a. lazy                         b. proud               c. stupid               d. diligent

11. a. fluently                    b. silently             c. slowly               d. badly

Text for no. 14-16

I have a beautiful cat named Proudy. She had white fluffy fur and
purple eyes and she had a little gray spot on her head and a black spot on
her tail, and she also had small legs with very cute paws.

Proudy was a very smart cat too. She knew my ….(10). She would
wake me up in the morning, a couple of minutes before my alarm clock rang.
She even knew what time I came home. When I opened the door, she would
jump on me … (11) as if she was trying to tell me that she missed me so
much.

Proudy and I used to have great times together. Unfortunately last year
she died … (12) a truck hit her. I buried her in our garden in front of my
bedroom window. I really love and miss Proudy.

12. a. business          b. schedule           c. alarm                 d. plan

13. a. quickly            b. slowly               c. lazily                  d. wildly

14. a. although          b. because            c. however            d. if

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