Descriptive Text

                       Leuwiliang

      Leuwiliang is a small town. It is about 24 km west of Bogor.
Leuwiliang is surrounded by mountains, rice fields, and forests.


       It has a traditional market. This traditional market starts at 2 o’clock in the morning until 5 o’clock in the evening.


       People from the countryside come to Leuwiliang to buy their daily needs such as rice, vegetables, and furniture. Some people also buy luxury items like refrigerators and washing machines.


        Most people are unhappy with the traffic jam. Many workers and students often arrive late at the office or school.
There is not much we can do. We just hope the government will think and find a way to solve this problem.


B. Exercise 1
     Translate into Indonesia. 

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B. Exercise.
    Multiple Choice (Pilihan Ganda)

1. Where is Leuwiliang located?
A. In the south of Bogor
B. In the west of Bogor
C. In the north of Bogor
D. In the east of Bogor
E. In Jakarta

2. What surrounds Leuwiliang?
A. Beaches, rivers, and forests
B. Mountains, rice fields, and forests
C. Roads, buildings, and markets
D. Factories, rivers, and hills
E. Parks, gardens, and lakes

3. When does the traditional market in
     Leuwiliang open

A. From 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
B. From 2 a.m. to 5 p.m.
C. From 2 p.m. to 5 a.m.
D. From 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.
E. From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

4. What do people from the countryside buy in Leuwiliang?

A. Fruits only
B. Clothes and shoes
C. Rice, vegetables, and furniture
D. Jewelry and cars
E. Medicine and books

5. What problem do people in Leuwiliang often face?

A. Flood
B. Earthquake
C. Traffic jam
D. Expensive market
. Pollution

B. Essay

1. Describe the traditional market in Leuwiliang
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2.!Why are people unhappy with the traffic jam?
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3.What do they hope the government will do?

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Kunci Jawaban & Penjelasan

A. Multiple Choice

  1. Where is Leuwiliang located?
    B. In the west of Bogor
    ➡ Teks: “It is about 24 km west of Bogor.”

  2. What surrounds Leuwiliang?
    B. Mountains, rice fields, and forests
    ➡ Teks: “Leuwiliang is surrounded by mountains, rice fields, and forests.”

  3. When does the traditional market in Leuwiliang open?
    B. From 2 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    ➡ Teks: “This traditional market starts at 2 o’clock in the morning until 5 o’clock in the evening.”

  4. What do people from the countryside buy in Leuwiliang?
    C. Rice, vegetables, and furniture
    ➡ Teks: “People from the countryside come to Leuwiliang to buy their daily needs such as rice, vegetables, and furniture.”

  5. What problem do people in Leuwiliang often face?
    C. Traffic jam
    ➡ Teks: “Most people are unhappy with the traffic jam.”


B. Essay (Jawaban Singkat)

  1. Describe the traditional market in Leuwiliang!
    👉 The traditional market starts at 2 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. People can buy daily needs such as rice, vegetables, and furniture.
    (Pasar tradisional buka jam 2 pagi sampai 5 sore. Orang bisa membeli kebutuhan sehari-hari seperti beras, sayur, dan perabotan.)

  2. Why are people unhappy with the traffic jam?
    👉 Because many workers and students come late to the office and school.
    (Karena banyak pekerja dan siswa datang terlambat ke kantor dan sekolah.)

  3. What do they hope the government will do?
    👉 They hope the government will find a way to solve the traffic problem.
    (Mereka berharap pemerintah menemukan cara untuk mengatasi masalah lalu lintas.)



                          Mount Salak

English Version:
Mount Salak is an active volcano located in West Java, Indonesia. It is about 2,211 meters above sea level. The mountain is famous for its beautiful scenery and cool weather.

Mount Salak is surrounded by green forests, waterfalls, and tea plantations. One of the most popular places is Curug Seribu, a big waterfall at the foot of the mountain. Many tourists visit Mount Salak for hiking, camping, and enjoying nature.

The mountain is also rich in flora and fauna. There are many kinds of birds, monkeys, and rare plants. Local people believe Mount Salak has spiritual energy, so it is also visited for meditation and spiritual activities.

Although it is beautiful, the road to Mount Salak can be dangerous, especially during the rainy season. However, Mount Salak remains one of the favorite natural destinations in West Java.


Versi Indonesia:
Gunung Salak adalah gunung berapi aktif yang terletak di Jawa Barat, Indonesia. Tingginya sekitar 2.211 meter di atas permukaan laut. Gunung ini terkenal dengan pemandangan indah dan udara yang sejuk.

Gunung Salak dikelilingi oleh hutan hijau, air terjun, dan perkebunan teh. Salah satu tempat paling populer adalah Curug Seribu, air terjun besar di kaki gunung. Banyak wisatawan datang ke Gunung Salak untuk mendaki, berkemah, dan menikmati alam.

Gunung ini juga kaya akan flora dan fauna. Ada banyak jenis burung, monyet, dan tanaman langka. Penduduk setempat percaya bahwa Gunung Salak memiliki energi spiritual, sehingga sering dikunjungi untuk meditasi dan kegiatan ruhani.

Meskipun indah, jalan menuju Gunung Salak bisa berbahaya, terutama saat musim hujan. Namun, Gunung Salak tetap menjadi salah satu destinasi alam favorit di Jawa Barat.



A. Multiple Choice (Pilihan Ganda)

  1. Where is Mount Salak located?
    (Di mana Gunung Salak berada?)
    A. Central Java
    B. West Java
    C. East Java
    D. Jakarta
    E. Bali

  2. How high is Mount Salak?
    (Berapa tinggi Gunung Salak?)
    A. 1,500 meters
    B. 2,211 meters
    C. 3,000 meters
    D. 2,500 meters
    E. 1,200 meters

  3. What is the name of the famous waterfall on Mount Salak?
    (Apa nama air terjun terkenal di Gunung Salak?)
    A. Curug Cilember
    B. Curug Seribu
    C. Curug Nangka
    D. Curug Cigamea
    E. Curug Bidadari

  4. What activities do tourists usually do on Mount Salak?
    (Apa kegiatan wisatawan di Gunung Salak?)
    A. Swimming and surfing
    B. Shopping and studying
    C. Hiking, camping, and enjoying nature
    D. Playing football
    E. Visiting museums

  5. Why do local people consider Mount Salak special?
    (Mengapa penduduk setempat menganggap Gunung Salak istimewa?)
    A. Because it is the highest mountain in Java
    B. Because it has many shops
    C. Because it has spiritual energy
    D. Because it is easy to climb
    E. Because it has a big city around it


  6. B. Essay (Jawaban Singkat)

  1. Describe the natural beauty around Mount Salak!
    (Deskripsikan keindahan alam di sekitar Gunung Salak!)

  2. What makes Mount Salak dangerous sometimes?
    (Apa yang membuat Gunung Salak kadang berbahaya?)

  3. Why do many tourists like to visit Mount Salak?
    (Mengapa banyak wisatawan suka mengunjungi Gunung Salak?)


  4. Kunci Jawaban & Penjelasan

A. Multiple Choice

  1. Where is Mount Salak located?
    B. West Java
    ➡ Teks: “Mount Salak is an active volcano located in West Java, Indonesia.”

  2. How high is Mount Salak?
    B. 2,211 meters
    ➡ Teks: “It is about 2,211 meters above sea level.”

  3. What is the name of the famous waterfall on Mount Salak?
    B. Curug Seribu
    ➡ Teks: “One of the most popular places is Curug Seribu, a big waterfall at the foot of the mountain.”

  4. What activities do tourists usually do on Mount Salak?
    C. Hiking, camping, and enjoying nature
    ➡ Teks: “Many tourists visit Mount Salak for hiking, camping, and enjoying nature.”

  5. Why do local people consider Mount Salak special?
    C. Because it has spiritual energy
    ➡ Teks: “Local people believe Mount Salak has spiritual energy, so it is also visited for meditation and spiritual activities.”


B. Essay (Jawaban Singkat)

  1. Describe the natural beauty around Mount Salak!
    👉 Mount Salak is surrounded by green forests, waterfalls, and tea plantations.
    (Gunung Salak dikelilingi hutan hijau, air terjun, dan perkebunan teh.)

  2. What makes Mount Salak dangerous sometimes?
    👉 The road to Mount Salak can be dangerous, especially during the rainy season.
    (Jalan menuju Gunung Salak bisa berbahaya, terutama saat musim hujan.)

  3. Why do many tourists like to visit Mount Salak?
    👉 Because they can hike, camp, and enjoy the natural scenery.
    (Karena mereka bisa mendaki, berkemah, dan menikmati pemandangan alam.)

Materi Descriptive Text

1. Definition (Definisi)

English:
Descriptive text is a text which describes a person, place, animal, or thing in detail.
Indonesian:
Teks deskriptif adalah teks yang menggambarkan seseorang, tempat, hewan, atau benda secara rinci.


2. Purpose (Tujuan)

English:
The purpose of descriptive text is to give information by describing the object clearly so the reader can imagine it.
Indonesian:
Tujuan teks deskriptif adalah memberikan informasi dengan menggambarkan objek secara jelas sehingga pembaca bisa membayangkannya.


3. Generic Structure (Struktur Umum)

  1. Identification (Identifikasi)

    • English: introduces the object that will be described.
    • Indonesia: memperkenalkan objek yang akan dideskripsikan.
  2. Description (Deskripsi)

    • English: gives details about the object, such as appearance, quality, or characteristics.
    • Indonesia: memberikan rincian tentang objek, seperti penampilan, kualitas, atau ciri-ciri.

4. Language Features (Ciri Kebahasaan)

  • Using adjectives (kata sifat) → beautiful, tall, big.
  • Using simple present tense → She has long hair.
  • Using specific nouns → My cat, Borobudur Temple.

5. Example of Descriptive Text (Contoh Teks Deskriptif)

English Version:
My Cat
I have a cat named Momo. It is very cute and playful. Momo has white and brown fur, with a long fluffy tail. Its eyes are big and bright. Momo likes to play with a ball and sleep on the sofa. I love my cat very much because it always makes me happy.

Indonesian Version:
Kucingku
Saya memiliki seekor kucing bernama Momo. Ia sangat lucu dan suka bermain. Momo memiliki bulu berwarna putih dan cokelat, dengan ekor panjang yang berbulu lebat. Matanya besar dan cerah. Momo suka bermain bola dan tidur di sofa. Saya sangat menyayangi kucing saya karena selalu membuat saya bahagia.


Mau saya tambahkan juga contoh soal latihan (bilingual) supaya lebih lengkap untuk belajar?


Oke 👍 saya tambahkan contoh soal latihan Descriptive Text bilingual ya.


A. Multiple Choice (Pilihan Ganda)

Read the text below and answer the questions!
(Bacalah teks di bawah ini dan jawab pertanyaannya!)

Text:
Borobudur Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in the world. It is located in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. The temple is very big and beautiful. It has nine stacked platforms and a large dome on the top. Many visitors from around the world come to see Borobudur every year.


  1. Where is Borobudur Temple located?
    (Di mana Candi Borobudur berada?)
    A. Yogyakarta
    B. Central Java
    C. Jakarta
    D. Bali
    E. Bandung

  2. How many stacked platforms does Borobudur Temple have?
    (Berapa tingkat yang dimiliki Candi Borobudur?)
    A. Seven
    B. Eight
    C. Nine
    D. Ten
    E. Eleven

  3. What is on the top of Borobudur Temple?
    (Apa yang ada di puncak Candi Borobudur?)
    A. A garden
    B. A bell
    C. A dome
    D. A tower
    E. A gate

  4. What is the main purpose of the text?
    (Apa tujuan utama teks tersebut?)
    A. To describe Borobudur Temple
    B. To tell a story about Borobudur
    C. To explain how to go to Borobudur
    D. To persuade people to visit Borobudur
    E. To compare temples in Indonesia

  5. Why do many visitors come to Borobudur Temple?
    (Mengapa banyak pengunjung datang ke Candi Borobudur?)
    A. Because it is cheap
    B. Because it is the largest Buddhist temple and very beautiful
    C. Because it is in Yogyakarta
    D. Because it has a large garden
    E. Because it is small and simple


  6. B. Answer the Questions (Jawablah Pertanyaan)

  1. Describe Borobudur Temple in your own words!
    (Deskripsikan Candi Borobudur dengan kata-katamu sendiri!)

  2. What makes Borobudur Temple special?
    (Apa yang membuat Candi Borobudur istimewa?)

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