DESCRIPTIVE TEXT
Name : Annisa Agnia (5)
Class : XII IPS 1
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Definition Of Descriptive Text
Descriptive text is a text which says what a person or a thing is like. Descriptive text is also a text that explain about an object its like. wheather its form, its properties, its amount and others.
Purpose Of Descriptive Text
The purpose of descriptive text is to describe, represent or reveal the object, either abstract or concrete.
Structure Of Descriptive Text
- Opening/Identification: contains about the introduction of a person, place, animal or object will be described.
- Description: contains a description of something such as animal, things, place or person by describing its features, forms, colors, or anything related to what the writer describe.
- Description: contains a description of something such as animal, things, place or person by describing its features, forms, colors, or anything related to what the writer describe.
Language Features Of Descriptive Text
1. Words or phrase related to describe tourist spots.
2. Adverb, such as quite, very,extremely, etc.
3. Passive voice
4. Present tense
Example Of Descriptive Text
THE TAJ MAHAL
The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum recognised as 'the jewel of Muslim art in India'. It is regarded as one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture – an amalgamation of Persian, Turkish and Indian styles.
The most impressive in the Taj Mahal complex next to the tomb, is the main gate, which stands majestically in the centre of the southern wall of the forecourt. The gate is flanked on the north front by double arcade galleries. The garden in front of the galleries is subdivided into four quarters by two main walkways and each quarters in turn subdivided by the narrower cross-axial walkways, on the Timurid-Persian scheme of thewalled in garden. The enclosure walls on the east and west have a pavilion at the centre.
The Taj Mahal is a perfect symmetrical planned building, with an emphasis of bilateral symmetry along a central axis on which the main features are placed. The building material used is brick-in-lime mortar veneered with red sandstone and marble and inlay work of precious/semi precious stones. The mosque and the guest house in the Taj Mahal complex are built of red sandstone in contrast to the marble tomb in the centre. Both the buildings have a large platform over the terrace at their front. Both the mosque and the guest house are the identical structures. They have an oblong massive prayer hall consist of three vaulted bays arranged in a row with central dominant portal. The frame of the portal arches and the spandrels are veneered in white marble. The spandrels are filled with flowery arabesques of stone intarsia and the arches bordered with rope molding.
The Taj Mahal is located on the right bank of the Yamuna River in a vast Mughal garden that encompasses nearly 17 hectares, in the Agra District in Uttar Pradesh. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal with construction starting in 1632 AD and completed in 1648 AD, with the mosque, the guest house and the main gateway on the south, the outer courtyard and its cloisters were added subsequently and completed in 1653 AD. The existence of several historical and Qur’anic inscriptions in Arabic script have facilitated setting the chronology of Taj Mahal.
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Descriptive Text Part 1
THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA
The Great Wall of China is the longest building ever made by human. The Great Wall of China is considered as one of seven wonders in the world. This famous Great Wall was build during three dynasty periods, from Qin Dynasty, Han Dynasty, to Ming Dynasty. It took more than 2000 years to finish the Great Wall of China.
A comprehensive archaeological survey, using advanced technologies, has concluded that the great walls of china measure 5,500 miles. Another archaeological survey found that the entire wall with all of its branches measure out to be 13,000 miles.
Today, The Great Wall of China is recognized as one of the most impressive architectural feats in history. The Great Wall of China was built to protect China from its enemies and invaders from the North, especially the Mongols. The Wall also kept Chinese citizens from leaving China.
There are three important parts in The Great Wall of China, first is the fenghuotai tower, the gate and the gigantic wall. The fenghuotai tower was used to deliver military message by making smoke signal in the afternoon and fire at night to inform the enemy movement. The gate is the door out of the border, as a place of exit troops while attacking the enemy. The function of Gigantic Wall is to connects the watchtower and the gate into a defensive line.
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Descriptive Text Part 2
PINK BEACH
Pink Beach or Pantai Merah Muda is one of the beaches in Komodo island, East Nusa Tenggara. The beach is called Pink Beach because the sand beach is pink.
The pink color of its beach is a mixture of white sand beach colors mixed with crushed coral, shells, calcium carbonate from marine invertebrates that are very small, and also Foraminifera, microscopic amoeba that has a red body shell.
At Pink Beach, there are so many marine organisms. No fewer than 1,000 species of fish, 260 species of coral, and 70 species of sponge can be found here. Having so much marine life, this place is a proper spot for snorkeling and diving for sea sports lovers.
The beautiful scenery makes everyone who visits Pink Beach amazed. In addition, the atmosphere in the surrounding area is very cool and calm. It is appropriate if we come to this tourist spot with friends.
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Descriptive Text Part 3
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Here are five questions about descriptive text
Text 1
PARIS
Paris is the capital of a European nation, France. It is also one of the most beautiful and most famous cities in the world.
Paris is called the city of Light. It is also an international fashion center. What stylish women are wearing in Paris will be worn by women all over the world. Paris is also famous for its world center of education. For instance, it is the headquarters of UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
The Seine River divides the city into two parts. Thirty-two bridges cross this scenic river. The oldest and perhaps the most well-known is Pon Neuf, which was built in the sixteenth century. Sorbonne, a famous university, is located on the left bank (south side) of the river. The beautiful white church Sacre Coeur lies on the top of hill called Montmartre on the right bank (north side) of the Seine.
There are many other famous places in Paris, such as the famous museum the Louvre as well the cathedral of Notre Dame. However, the most famous landmark in this city must be the Eiffel Tower.
Paris is named after a group of people called the Parisii. They built a small village on an island in the middle of the Seine River about two thousand years ago. This island is called lie de la Cite. It is where Notre Dame located. Today around eight million people live in Paris area.
1. The fifth paragraph tells ….
A. The origin of the word Paris
B. About the Paris
C. The location of Notre Dame
D. A village built a thousand years ago
E. An island in the middle of the Seine River
Answer : A. The origin of the word Paris
2. What is the oldest and most well known part of the city?
A. The Seine River
B. The Pont Neuf
C. The Sorbonne
D. The right bank
E. The left bank
Answer : B. The Pont Neuf
3. From the text we know that Notre Dame is located .…
A. Near left Louvre
B. On the left bank
C. On the right bank
D. Outside the city of Paris
E. In the middle of the Seine River
Answer : A. Near left Louvre
Text 2
ORCHARD ROAD
Orchard Road is a Boulevard which becomes business and entertainment center in Singapore. Orchard Road is surrounded by a lush tropical and flower gardens which are beautiful. At first, Orchard Road is just a suburban street lined with orchards, plantations nutmeg, and pepper farming. However, in the 1970s, it turned into a shopping center in Singapore. In 1960 and 1970 entertainment industries began to enter this road. Shopping centers such as mall and Plaza was built in 1974.
Orchard Road runs along about 2.2 km. This road is one-way street flanked by a variety of shopping malls, hotels and restaurants. The shopping area which is nearly 800,000 square meters provides a wide range of Things, food, and entertainment. In this area there are many options that can satisfy visitors from all walks of life starting from the luxury branded things to the Popular branded, from exclusive restaurants to fast food.
There are so many ways that can be accessed to get to Orchard road such as: by taxi, bus or drive your own car. For those who are driving to Orchard Road can be entered from the west through the Napier Road. Vehicles from Dunearn Road can turn to left at the intersection of the Marriott Hotel junction. Vehicles that come from Paterson can turn right onto Orchard Road. Orchard is always crowded so you have to be careful in order not to get lost.
4. The text mainly focuses on
A. Singapore
B. Orchard Plantation
C. Plaza and Mall
D. Orchard road as business and entertainment center
E. Shopping Center
Answer : D. Orchard road as business and entertainment center
5. Which statement is TRUE?
A. At first Orchard Road is a crowded settlement
B. Orchard road became business and entertainment center since 1974
C. Vehicles from Dunrean road turn to the left at intersection of the Marriott Hotel junction
D. Orchard road is infamous place at Singapore
E. Orchard road is not surrounded by flower garden
Answer : C. Vehicles from Dunrean road turn to the left at intersection of the Marriott Hotel junction
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