Decriptive Text
Definition of Descriptive Text
Descriptive Text is a text to describe something (people, animals, and things) especially in detailed description.Social Function of Descriptive Text
The social function of descriptive text is to present fact and information about the subject by describing its parts, characteristics, etc.
Generic Structure of Descriptive Text
a. IdentificationThe opening paragraph tells the reader what the description is about.
b. Description
Each one focuses on a different part or area, built up to complete the description of the subject.
c. Concluding paragraph (optional)
Summaries of the whole description
Language Features
a. Using simple present
b. Adjective
c. Relating verb (Kata Kerja Penghubung) is, have, seem, appear
b. Adjective
c. Relating verb (Kata Kerja Penghubung) is, have, seem, appear
Examples of Descriptive Text
Borobudur Temple
Borobudur temple is one of the most beautiful tourist resorts in Indonesia. It is situated in central Java. Borobudur temple is one of the seven wonders of the world which needs to be preserved its circumstances. The people all over the world know that Borobudur is one of the greatest art works that ever known since long time ago.
Borobudur temple was built by Syailendra Dynasty during the eighth century. It needed more than two million river stones. It is the biggest temple in the world.
After going into some restorations, Borobudur is visited by more and more tourists, both domestic and foreign tourists. Most of them admire Borobudur temple because of its beauty, its elegance and the story of the relief on its walls.
Domestic tourists usually go there by bus or private cars, while foreign tourists like to join travel bureau because they don’t need to think of the transportation, accommodation, and itinerary. There are some money changers around the location. It makes them easier to change their money. But some of them like to bring credit cards and checks.
Domestic tourists usually go there by bus or private cars, while foreign tourists like to join travel bureau because they don’t need to think of the transportation, accommodation, and itinerary. There are some money changers around the location. It makes them easier to change their money. But some of them like to bring credit cards and checks.
Monas National Monument
The National Monument, or "Monas" as it is popularly called, is one of the monuments built during the Sukarno era of fierce nationalism. The top of the National Monument (Monas) is Freedom Square. It stands for the people's determination to achieve freedom and the crowning of their efforts in the Proclamation of Independence in August 1945. The 137-meter tall marble obelisk is topped with a flame coated with 35 kg of gold. The base houses a historical museum and a hall for meditations. The monument is open to the public and upon request the lift can carry visitors to the top, which offers a bird's eye view on the city and the sea.
Go early to beat the crowds and the haze. It is easy for the less physically able as lifts take visitors to the top. The diorama exhibition in the basement gives such a distorted view of Indonesian history.
This imposing obelisk is Jakarta's most famous landmark. Construction started in 1961 under President Soekarno but was not completed until 1975, under President Soeharto. The monument houses a couple of museums. The Freedom Hall depicts Indonesia's struggle for independence through a series of dioramas, whereas the Hall of Contemplation displays the original Declaration of Independence document and a recording of the speech.
The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris. Built in 1889, it has become both a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The tower is the tallest building in Paris and the most-visited paid monument in the world; millions of people ascend it every year.
Named for its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair.The tower stands 324 metres (1,063 ft) tall, about the same height as an 81-story building. Upon its completion, it surpassed the Washington Monument to assume the title of tallest man-made structure in the world, a title it held for 41 years, until the Chrysler Building in New York City was built in 1930; however, due to the addition in 1957 of the antenna, the tower is now taller than the Chrysler Building. Not including broadcast antennas, it is the second-tallest structure in France after the 2004 Millau Viaduct.
The tower has three levels for visitors. Tickets can be purchased to ascend, by stairs or lift, to the first and second levels. The walk to the first level is over 300 steps, as is the walk from the first to the second level. The third and highest level is accessible only by elevator. Both the first and second levels feature restaurants.
The tower has become the most prominent symbol of both Paris and France, often in the establishing shot of films set in the city.
Latihan Soal: Fill in the following blanks with the correct answer based on the text above
1. The Eiffel Tower is an __________ lattice tower located in Paris.
2. The tower was built in __________ to serve as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair.
3. Engineer __________ designed the Eiffel Tower.
4. The Eiffel Tower stands __________ meters tall, making it the tallest building in Paris.
5. Millions of people __________ the Eiffel Tower every year, making it the most-visited paid monument in the world.
6. After its completion, the Eiffel Tower held the title of the tallest man-made structure for __________ years.
7. The third and highest level of the tower is accessible only by __________.
8. The walk to the first level of the Eiffel Tower consists of over __________ steps.
9. The Eiffel Tower has become the most prominent symbol of __________.
10. The tower is now taller than the Chrysler Building due to the addition of an __________ in 1957.