DESCRIPTIVE

General Function:

To describe a particular person, place, or thing.

         General Structure:

    Identification             : Identifies the topic.

    Description    : Describe the topic.

                                       

         Significant Grammatical Features:

a.            The use of simple present tenses

b.            Focus on specific participant

Example:

Lake Toba

            There are many tourism resorts in Indonesia, one of them is Lake Toba in North Sumatra. It is largest lake in the country, about 75 kilometers long and 25 kilometers wide, with a large island in it, the island of Samosir. It is not too difficult to get to the lake. An excellent road, partly winding through the mountains, links it with Medan the capital of the province. A taxi will easily cover the distance in three and half hours. Medan itself only two hours flying time from Jakarta.

            Lake Toba is situated in a mountainous area, 900 meters above sea level. Thus it has a pleasant climate. A hotel of international standard found at Prapat, is on the east bank. People who wish to get away from modern comforts Western ways can find accommodation at more modest places.

            What has Lake Toba to offer to the traveler from distant places? It is really worth visiting? First of all, there is the beautiful grandeur of nature. The mountains around the Lake, the mountains streams, the forests, and the island in the lake, all possess a beauty which is a challenge to imagination. Relaxing on s boat, watching the tops of the mountains or the clouds above, creates sensation of contentment rarely felt before. Those who are more actively may find enjoyment in water-skiing, rowing, or exploring the island.

            Ethnologist may care to study the people and their customs, language, social culture, and so on. The large family houses have always been one of the greatest attractions for visitor to this region.

Question:

1.    Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

A.   The inhabitant of Lake Toba is to accept the Western culture.

B.   The culture of Bataks has most been changed.

C.   A beautiful small family houses attract many tourists.

D.   It is relaxing on a boat which makes people interested to come.

E.   Not only modern comforts but also the modest ones can be found there.

2.    The communicative purpose of this text is _________.

A.   To describe particular place

B.   To tell the readers about the tourists resorts

C.   To inform the readers about the lake

D.   To share an amusing experience with others

E.   To entertain the readers by the beauty of Lake Toba

3.    “…..can find accommodation at more modest places.”

The word “modest” is similar to_____

A.   modern

B.   simple

C.   convenience

D.   comfortable

E.   luxurious

4.    To describe clear information about something the writer uses____

A.   Thinking verb

B.   Action verb

C.   Adjective verbs

D.   Concrete verbs

E.   adverbs

5.    What type of text is used by the writer?

A.   report

B.   recount

C.   narrative

D.   explanation

E.   description