DESCRIPTIVE TEXT

1. Descriptive Text

2. Definition
Descriptive Text is a
text to describe
something (people,
animals, and things)
especially in detailed
description.

3. Social
Function
To present fact and
information about the
subject by describing
its parts, characteristic,
etc.

4. Generic
Structure
a. Identification
The 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

5. Language
Features
a. Using simple present
b. Adjective
c. Relating verb (Kata Kerja
Penghubung) is, have, seem,
appear

6. 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.
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7. Candi Borobudur
Candi Borobudur merupakan salah satu tempat wisata terindah di
Indonesia. Letaknya di Jawa Tengah. Candi Borobudur merupakan
salah satu dari tujuh keajaiban dunia yang perlu dilestarikan
keadaannya. Masyarakat seluruh dunia mengetahui bahwa
Borobudur merupakan salah satu karya seni terhebat yang pernah
dikenal sejak dahulu kala.
Candi Borobudur dibangun oleh Dinasti Syailendra pada abad
kedelapan. Dibutuhkan lebih dari dua juta batu sungai. Ini adalah
kuil terbesar di dunia. Setelah mengalami beberapa kali
pemugaran, Borobudur semakin banyak dikunjungi wisatawan, baik
wisatawan domestik maupun mancanegara. Kebanyakan dari
mereka mengagumi Candi Borobudur karena keindahannya,
keanggunannya dan kisah relief di dindingnya.
Wisatawan domestik biasanya pergi ke sana dengan bus atau
mobil pribadi, sedangkan wisatawan asing lebih suka bergabung
dengan biro perjalanan karena tidak perlu memikirkan transportasi,
akomodasi, dan itinerary. Terdapat beberapa money changer di
sekitar lokasi. Itu membuat mereka lebih mudah menukar uang
mereka. Namun beberapa dari mereka suka membawa kartu kredit
dan cek.
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